Psychology

This page links to articles on psychology, including music psychology, psychopathy, dreams, romantic attraction, the effects of negative media on mood, anxiety remedies, educational issues, and more.

 

Psychology Articles

Surprising Facts About Attraction (researchers have looked into what makes a person attractive to the opposite sex, busting myths and yielding unexpected findings)

Music Psychology Articles (a series covering the association between musical preferences and personality, music therapy, the psychological effects of various music genres, and more)

Psychopathy Articles (information about the traits and behaviours associated with psychopathic personality disorder, causes of psychopathy, how to protect yourself against psychopaths, and more)

Depression Caused by Fear of Crime (there is much evidence that the world is safer than ever before, particularly for children, but selective media reporting creates an impression of ever-present danger, which has contributed to rising rates of depression)

Evidence That Women's Capacity for Violence May Be Similar to Men's (Patricia Pearson's book, When She Was Bad, puts forth the assertion, backed by extensive research, that females are as aggressive as males)

Exercise Boosts Mood, Enhances Learning Ability, Improves Academic Performance (research has shown that in addition to having positive mood-boosting effects, cardiovascular exercise profoundly influences brain functioning)

Dream Psychology: Frequently Asked Questions (answers to common questions regarding why we dream, causes of nightmares, differences between men's and women's dreams, dream symbols, and many others)

The Benefits of Environmental Education (various early experiments in environmental education have yielded dramatic improvements in student engagement, behaviour, and academic performance)

Colour Psychology (researchers have examined the ability of various colours to influence moods, feelings, and behaviours)

The Social Psychology of War and Genocide (describes the belief systems and characteristics of nations that are at risk for committing aggressive acts)

Research Links Car Colour and Personality (studies have shown that car colour choice is associated with personality traits and crash risk)

Laughter and Health (research indicates that having a good laugh can significantly improve your health)

Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (many of those who become depressed during the gloomier seasons can benefit from light therapy)

Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression (research indicates that light therapy helps some people with non-seasonal depression)

Playing Tetris May Reduce PTSD Flashbacks (an intriguing study has shown that this classic video game may protect against post-traumatic stress disorder flashbacks)

Anxiety and Panic Disorder Remedies (natural methods for controlling anxiety, including dietary changes, supplements, and herbal remedies)

Cyberchondria: An Information Age Version of Hypochondria (with the widespread availability of medical information online, a new Web-induced form of hypochondria has arisen in recent years)

Animal Hoarding (causes of animal hoarding, traits of those who collect large numbers of animals that they're not capable of caring for, problems caused by animal hoarding)

Animal Cruelty Linked to Violence Against People (studies have shown that those who abuse animals are more likely to commit acts of murder and rape, and to abuse their partners and children)

Motivation to Start Running (tips and tricks to help you achieve the mindset required to begin and maintain a running program)

Light Therapy for PMS and PMDD (light therapy may be effective in treating some of the troubling psychological symptoms associated with premenstrual syndromes, particularly the more severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder, in certain individuals)

Light Therapy for ADHD (light therapy, used as a complementary therapy during the darker months, has shown some promise in reducing certain psychological and cognitive symptoms associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)

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Disclaimer: These articles are provided for informational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for medical or psychiatric care or consultation and do not constitute personal medical or psychiatric advice. Health concerns should be referred to a qualified medical or psychiatric professional.