General Psychology

Opinions about eye color have varied over time and culture, with light eyes favored among some cultures and dark among others. To demonstrate this, a recent survey done by Impulse Research in ...
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You know the image of the hyper-active child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - they’re loud, restless, can’t sit still or control their emotions and this leads to trouble in school and ...
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It may seem harmless, when you’re stuck inside in front of the TV over a long weekend blizzard or after a surgery or bout of the flu – and find yourself binge-watching ...
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Traveling to Europe or an island in the Caribbean this summer or considering a gap year in a foreign country?  If you’re US born, speaking a second language like Spanish or French ...
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As recently as 10 or 15 years ago, online dating was marginalized in most circles.  But today, with more than 1 in 10 adults using online dating sites according to a study ...
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Whether it’s cramming for finals, preparing for that presentation to your new boss, or trying to make up for a month’s worth of missed exercise in one afternoon at the gym – ...
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You’ve always been the “mature” one in your circle of friends; maybe you were recognized and praised by a coach or teacher for being considerate, understanding, patient with your peers and calm ...
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Oh it’s just a quirk you think.  “Ed just likes everything neat and clean, he’s just Type A” you tell yourself, or other family members, to brush off a truth that could ...
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Welcome to the general psychology blog at AllPsych! We are about all things psychology -- the experiments, the cool studies, research, and basic good ole Psychology 101. If you think about human ...
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