From its inception, the field of psychology and almost all of its practitioners have focused on mental pathologies—that is, an individual’s psychological problems. For decades, many […]
How Reliable Are Your Memories? The Problem of False Memories We often think of our memories as fixed: memories remain concrete and unchanging, at least that’s […]
When (and when not to) Listen to Authority: Lessons from Milgram Most of us acknowledge the role of legitimate authority and authority figures. Society, put simply, […]
Following the Leader: What Would Psychology Say about the Primary Presidential Elections? Since mid-summer, Americans have been treated with a seemingly endless onslaught of political mudslinging […]
Human Mating Strategies Many individuals tend to think of dating and relationships as an “anything goes,” dog-eat-dog enterprise. Yet you may be surprised to learn that human […]
References: Bowdon, T. (2007). 50 psychology classics who we are, how we think, what we do: Insight and inspiration from 50 key books. London: Nicholas Brealey […]
Throughout human history, a widespread belief has been that differences exist between the sexes. In the mid-twentieth century, however, various political and social movements sought to […]