We all like to think that we are autonomous beings, going about our lives making conscious decisions based on free will and educated reasoning. So would it surprise you to learn that many of the choices we make are in fact influenced by a phenomenon called social proof? What is…
No one likes to be the subject of criticism. It challenges our sense of self-belief and can leave us feeling belittled and judged. There are some people, however, that relish being criticized, that look forward to a challenge and do not take criticism to heart. These are the mentally strong.…
What is it about psychology articles that gets us intrigued? Mention that you have an interest in psychology and you’re likely to get a response like: “Oh are you going to analyse me?” Psychology is the tool in which we use to find answers about our own psyches, but is…
Children should be nurtured by both sets of parents, but if one is a narcissistic mother, then all the attention will be directed towards her. It is natural for parents to want their children to do well in life. Parents that have good self-esteem and strong self-confidence are more likely…
In today's over-connected world, isolation could teach us many things. One man spent 6 months in the forest to learn important truths about modern life. Have you ever wanted to go back to a simpler life, where there were no phones, no TV, no pressures of work, and you weren’t…
What art styles do you like? Are you drawn to abstract paintings or prefer more traditional styles? Does impressionism drive you delirious with despair or with happiness? We all have preferences when it comes to what type of art we like. Art is a subjective matter and can bring out…
What is a cerebral or a somatic narcissist? Let's find out what the traits of each type are. It’s fair to say that by now, most people will have a pretty good idea of what a narcissist is. For those that don’t know: Narcissism is an overwhelming admiration for oneself, a…
What do dreams about murder mean? Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night in a panic because you’ve dreamt you have just murdered someone? Thankfully, these types of dreams are not common, but they do have meaning. Dream analysis is often used in psychoanalysis as a…
Hear the term brainwashing and you might think of government agents ‘turning’ unwilling spies against their own countries, or cult leaders using mind control to manipulate their followers. You might even go so far as to think of the term brainwashing in relation to propaganda spread during the First and…
Have you ever had dreams about being pregnant? Did you wonder what this kind of dreams could possibly mean? Let's find out. We’ve all had dreams that are fairly easy to interpret. You know the ones I mean, where you turn up naked at some important event? Or someone is…
