All-day, every day, we compare ourselves to other people – whether we know of it or not. Some believe that comparing yourself to other people is a bad idea – and it definitely can be for some. Others disagree. I’m one of those people. I want to compare myself to…
If you are a person that believes that everyone has their soulmate out there, recent research suggests that if you’re looking for a male soulmate, that soulmate may have a higher chance of success at wooing you if he has a wider face (Valentine, Li, Penke & Perrett, 2014). Apparently,…
This article is probably going to have a lot of therapists up in arms wondering why bothering writing such an article. Personality change can be a core concept during many kinds of therapy, but it does not have to be. But, is personality change possible after a person transitions into…
When people think about psychology and psychotherapy, especially those unfamiliar with the fields, most tend to think about Sigmund Freud and his theories on psychosexual development. Oedipus and Electra complexes are among Freud’s most controversial theories. According to these ideas, boys go through a phallic stage when they have an…
Today, there have been many stories of people that have just sat back and watched as a tragedy happened and did not intercede to help someone. From schoolhouse bullying to neighborhood violence, there tend to be those bystanders that just do not help at all. Are these people just as…
Alien spacecraft? Meteorite crash? Or maybe underground gas explosion? So far no one has solved the mystery of the giant crater on the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia, Russia, whose name in the local dialect means "The end of the world". A research mission, which includes the Russian Ministry of Emergency…
It has already been documented that having pets is related to positive benefits in a person’s physical and mental health. Pets are used as service dogs, not only for the blind, but for those that have anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and in prison rehabilitation programs. However, recent research shows that…
Finding a consistent sex partner is at the top of the priority list for many people out there. Though they may not be able to explain why a consistent sex partner is actually one of the best options for people who want to maintain their top-level performance in bed as well.…