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[Culturology] Language as Essence: Man, Mind, and Meaning
[Culturology] Language as Essence: Man, Mind, and Meaning
To categorize is to negate, yet this is the favorite pastime of mankind. Create. Categorize. Destroy. Repeat until we are simultaneously decimated by hyperbole and entropy.
Read more…Do the Hypochondriac Twist
Do the Hypochondriac Twist
An acquaintance of mine is sure that she's suffering from a multitude of ailments, but it turns out she's only dealing with one: She's a hypochondriac.
Read more…Offering Comfort to Grieving Friends
Offering Comfort to Grieving Friends
When conversing with a friend or family member who is grieving remember to be as sympathetic as possible and listen more than you speak.
Read more…Gender Myth Exposed: Women DO NOT Speak More Often than Men
Gender Myth Exposed: Women DO NOT Speak More Often than Men
In most studies, the average number of words spoken by men and women were about the same. So where did the myth that women speak more than men originate?
Read more…Lucid Dreaming: Manipulating the Subconscious
Lucid Dreaming: Manipulating the Subconscious
The lucid dream s most fascinating mysteries remain unexplained, and the context in which they can be used is still open for debate.
Read more…Sensory Overload: The Impulse of "Cute Aggression"
Sensory Overload: The Impulse of "Cute Aggression"
Why do we want to squeeze and pinch puppies, kittens, and babies? The answers lie in the phenomenon known as cute aggression (Don't worry, it's normal!).
Read more…[Cinema Secrets] The Grand Scheme
[Cinema Secrets] The Grand Scheme
A good movie draws us in so much that it is almost impossible to notice everything that is going on, but our brains subconsciously pick up even the minute details that add to the experience.
Read more…Overcoming Social Awkwardness
Overcoming Social Awkwardness
Some people struggle with social skills, which preclude them from finding employment, establishing meaningful relationships, and relating with others.
Read more…Passive Aggression: Actions Speak Louder than Words
Passive Aggression: Actions Speak Louder than Words
Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them - a disconnect between words and actions.
Read more…[Cinema Secrets] Control, Vulnerability, and Normalcy
[Cinema Secrets] Control, Vulnerability, and Normalcy
On a very broad scale, filmmakers use psychology to connect better with the viewer, to make them not only observers of the story, but make them really feel what is happening in the plot.
Read more…I Call BS! Deceitful Tactics and Delusional Thinking
I Call BS! Deceitful Tactics and Delusional Thinking
Does society help fuel a new brand of delusional disorder in which people seeking fame and fortune prey upon the sympathies of a drama-hungry audience?
Read more…Hoarding: A Very Real, Very Complex Issue
Hoarding: A Very Real, Very Complex Issue
Hoarding is more than just saving a few sentimental items; it 's a serious issue with serious implications.
Read more…Image Distortion: Interpreting Our Natural Appearance
Image Distortion: Interpreting Our Natural Appearance
The next time you pose for a photo or look in a mirror be as natural as possible so you can get a clearer view of yourself.
Read more…Happy Thoughts: 10 Secrets to a Joyous Life
Happy Thoughts: 10 Secrets to a Joyous Life
Studies show that people tend to immerse themselves in a spiral of self-destructive thoughts but what if we could shift this thinking?
Read more…EDNOS: Severity and Associated Behaviors
EDNOS: Severity and Associated Behaviors
In cases where a patient is struggling with an eating disorder that can't be properly categorized, they are diagnosed as having EDNOS.
Read more…Why Do Humans Blush? (Part II)
Why Do Humans Blush? (Part II)
For me, it's hard to equate rage with embarrassment. Instead, my blushes have always been the result of a social faux pas.
Read more…How do you think your hair affects other's judgement of you?
I'm working on a blog right now and I'm looking for some outside perspective. How do you think your hair reflects your personality? Do you think people ever judge it inaccurately? Have you ever made a major change to it? How did it change the way you felt about yourself? Do you think it changed the way you were judged by others?
Read more…Why Do Humans Blush? (Part I)
Why Do Humans Blush? (Part I)
After a bit of research, I discovered that there is a scientific relationship between embarrassment and blushing.
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