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Why Do We Like Horror Movies 
Why do we like horror movies despite feeling scared?
Impacts of Helicopter Parenting on Young Adults
How does helicopter parenting impact young adults' mental health and autonomy development?
Biting Your Tongue
Is there a psychological term for the difference in brain reaction pain of biting your tongue by accident, as opposed to on purpose. I realise it's a silly …
Active-Mind Psychology
What happens to a thought when it is forgotten about?
Hungry Judge Effect
How does the Hungry Judge Effect influence judicial decisions and what are its implications for legal fairness?
Komorebi
What does the Japanese word "Komorebi" mean and how is it used in culture?
Psychological Momentum
What is psychological momentum and how does it impact performance in sports and everyday life?
The IKEA Effect
What is the IKEA Effect and how does it influence consumer behavior?
Existential Crisis
What are the signs and causes of an existential crisis?
Coping with Loneliness
What are some effective strategies for coping with loneliness?
Role Play Scenario or Situation Creation
How do you come up with scenarios or situations to role play? I've been asking people about it, but their suggestions seemed empty. Like one advised me …
Trauma in Infancy
My son is 19 and he has struggled with anxiety & depression. It became very apparent when he started school and got worse each year. At the time I didn’t …
Introvert Meaning
What is the true meaning of introversion?
Clutter Blindness
What is clutter blindness and how does it affect individuals?
Psychology of Stalking
I've just finished watching Baby Reindeer on Netflix and I'd love to know what the psychological motivations behind stalking behaviour are.
Female Psychopaths
What are the characteristics and behaviors of female psychopaths?
Postpartum Rage
I read a Forbes article which stated that despite the significant impact that postpartum rage can have on new mothers, it is "remarkably understudied". …
Behavior Triggers
What are common triggers that influence behavior, and how can I better understand and manage them?
Adult Friendship
What are some effective strategies for building and maintaining meaningful friendships as an adult?
Serial Killer Traits
What are the common traits or characteristics observed in serial killers?
Being A People Pleaser
Is my tendency to constantly seek approval and accommodate others a sign of being a people pleaser, and if so, how can I better understand and address …
Psychological Theories
I’ve set a lofty or an over ambitious goal of reading and gathering psychological theories or principles starting from prehistorical religion up until …
Skill Improvement
How do you come up with exercises to improve a specific skill? I can only think of two or three exercises at best, but I need more If I want to improve. …
Limits of Self Control Improvement
I’ve been trying to improve my self-control or willpower incrementally, 5 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, so on and so forth. Is there a ceiling to how …
How to Deal With Regret
I can't stop thinking about all the things in my past that I wish I had done differently. How do you deal with regret and move past it?
Sundowning
What Are the Symptoms of Sundowning?
Cognitivism Learning Theory
How does cognitivism learning theory explain the role of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving in learning?
Psychology of Ownership
How does the psychological concept of ownership influence our behavior and attitudes towards possessions?
The Psychology of Celebrity Crushes
To what extent do celebrity crushes reflect our psychological needs for connection, fantasy fulfillment, and admiration, and how do these infatuations …
The Psychology Behind Comfort Shows
What are the psychological drivers behind comfort shows, and how do they provide solace and emotional support?
Living Authentically
How can I live more authentically?
Get the Ick
Why do some individuals experience sudden aversion or disgust towards someone they were initially attracted to, leading to the phenomenon known as 'the …
Inyeon: The Korean Philosophy of Relationships
What psychological mechanisms contribute to the formation and experience of deep, predestined connections in relationships, as exemplified by the concept …
Copycat Killers
I read that the murders committed by Jack the Ripper inspired numerous copycat killings. Psychologically speaking, what would motivate someone to become …
Mindful Eating
Why do people (myself included) eat more than we should and what can we do to eat more mindfully?
Moral Psychology
I read an article featuring Robert Downey Jr who said that developing a "moral psychology" helped him through his darkest days. What is moral psychology? …
Psychopharmacotherapy
What is psychopharmacological therapy?
self sabotage
What causes self-sabotaging behavior?
A protective layer around my thoughts
I have a rather silly question. Whenever I think, it feels like there is a protective layer around a space where I think that separates me from a whole …
Supercommunicators
Who and what are supercommunicators?
Avoidant Label
Is there a term for avoidant personality disorder but without fear of criticism/rejection?
Fictophilia
What is fictophilia?
Worrying About What Others Think
I have always been incredibly self-conscious, particularly when it comes to what other people think of me. How can I stop worrying so much about what others …
The Psychology Behind Black Friday
Can someone please explain the psychology behind Black Friday. I just don't get all the shopping hype and hysteria.
Superiority Complex
Whenever I meet someone for the first time, especially if they are the same gender, I always "size them up". I always want to think that they are somehow …
Memory Echoes
I experience what I can only describe as 'memory echoes, where I get a strong feeling of 'didn't I do this before?' when recalling a memory. Most often …
Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Why do so many people believe in conspiracy theories?
Exploding Head Syndrome
What Is Exploding Head Syndrome?
Solastalgia
What Is Solastalgia?
Is Being a Fantasist Harmful
I have an older brother (50 years of age) who makes up fantastic stories about past glory days. He seems to fantasize about things he wishes he had done/been, …
Dark Humor
Why do so many people use dark humor, even though they know it might cause upset and offence?
Visual Imagery Benefits
Can creating visual images in your mind help you learn skills or enhance task performance?
What Is the Peak-End Rule?
Could someone please explain what the peak-end rule is all about.
Principles of Attachment Theory
What are the main principles of attachment theory?
What Makes a Person Accident-Prone?
I have a friend whose nickname is "hazard" because of his accident-proneness. Are some people naturally predisposed to accident-proneness?
Abstract Reasoning
I was told by a psychologist that I scored in the 95th percentile in abstract reasoning. I wasn’t told much about what it meant. When I asked what can …
Why We Love Superheroes
Why do so many people love superheroes?
Character Vs. Personality
What does psychology have to say about the difference between character and personality?
What is Emotional Intelligence?
What Is the Meaning of Emotional Intelligence?
Does Birth Order Affect Your Personality?
To what extent is your personality affected by the order in which you were born in your family.
How to Start a Conversation
Does anybody have any tips on how to effectively start a conversation?
Color Psychology Question
How do colors affect mood, emotion, and psychological wellbeing?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
What are the 5 levels of Maslow hierarchy of needs?
Illusory Truth Effect
What is the Illusory Truth Effect?
Psychology of Escapism
Psychologically speaking, what is escapist behavior?
Negativity Bias
Why do people tend to dwell on negative things rather than positive things.
PSYOP Meaning
I'm doing some background research on psychological operations (PSYOP) and need a clear and concise definition of what PSYOP means. I would be super grateful …
Freudian Defense Mechanism
Could someone please explain in simple terms what a Freudian defense mechanism is and provide a good example.
What is Computational Psychology
I read an article about artificial intelligence (AI), that mentioned computational psychology. It's not a type of psychology I've come across before and …
What Does Sensory Deprivation Do to a Person
What are the psychological after effects of 96 hours light, sound, and human contact deprivation?
Program Compliance Measure
I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology. For my dissertation, I would like to find some kind of assessment or measure that will give me data on …
Psychology of the Criminally Insane
I'm very interested in the psychology of the Criminally Insane, as it intrigues me how the human mind works, and why certain people behave the way they …
Do I Have Social Anxiety
I am very talkative with my friends and I am also the one to make everybody laugh. I feel relaxed and comfortable when I go out with friends I know very …
Kurt Lewin Theory
I read somewhere that Kurt Lewin developed the theory of association, which was the forerunner of behaviorism. I have been trying to find more information …
What Is the Social Exchange Theory
What are the central principles of social exchange theory?
I Think My Friend Has Narcissistic Personality Disorder
I think one of my friends has a narcissistic personality. I have known him for over a year and he has often struck me with his "peculiar" reactions to …
Strange Irrational Fears
I have a nearly overpowering fear of abandoned/deserted structures and landmarks, i.e., malls, amusement parks, drive-in movie screens, etc. The only thing …
Person Centered Therapy
What are the main principles of Carl Rogers' person centered therapy?
What is an Example of Availability Heuristic
I would be really grateful if someone could give me a simple example of the availability heuristic. Thank you.
Why Do We Daydream
What does psychology have to say about the purpose of daydreaming?
Independent and Dependent Variable
Is the item being measured by the experimenter in response to experimental manipulations, the independent variable or the dependent variable?
Emotional Detachment
What causes emotional detachment?
Self Induced Amnesia
Is it possible to self induce amnesia?
Terrible Memory for Remembering Names
I have a terrible memory for remembering names. Is there anything I can do to improve this using tips and research findings from psychology?
Getting More Socially Awkward
Something I've noticed getting progressively worse over time is my social interaction with people. I used to be a happy-go-lucky always giddy class clown …
Crying with Laughter: The Transition from Laughter to Feelings of Sorrow and Sadness
I am wondering what the exact physiological and psychological process are that makes you cry when you laugh too hard. When this happens to me, sometimes …
Parameters of the Beck Depression Inventory
What are the parameters of the Beck Depression Inventory. Does the Beck Depression Inventory also give general diagnoses of say bipolar issues, narcissistic …
Asking for a friend
Is there a term for when people pretend to get advice for a "friend" when the advice is really for them? And what are the psychological issues at play …
left brain vs right brain
Is it true that the left side of the brain is especially adapted for the production and understanding of speech, while the right side of the brain is especially …
Dealing with critical people
My Mom is one of the critical people in my life. She and others have only negative concerns to express about my goals and plans. When I plan a trip out …
HRV analysis question
Hello, I want to learn how can I transfer the arrows that indicate time from AcqKnowledge to Kubios? Should I write the time points in Kubios manually? …
Scoring manuals for the basic empathy scale
I'm a psychology student currently doing a research paper. I wondered if anybody could tell me how I could get hold of the scoring manuals for the following …
Sometimes I find it difficult to understand what they teach me in class
I find it difficult to revise what I have learnt.
Psychological Trait in Human Behavior
What is the trait for constantly high jacking every conversation to be about them, their experience, their thought and feelings?
The Fear of Filling out Forms
For years now - as long as I can remember, actually - I have had an almost pathological dread of forms. Yes, filling out a "simple" form, be it employment …
Freud Defense mechanism
An overweight woman who has a secret stash of candy in her office at work constantly criticizes everyone else about their calorie and fat intake and is …
Leveraging Environmental Psychology to Drive Eco-Friendly Behavior
How can knowledge of the field of environmental psychology be used to promote environmentally friendly behavior?
Psychology and Criminology
What is the relationship between Psychology and Criminology?
How Can I Stop Fearing The Worst
My mother is always fearing the worst and now I am thinking like this too. Something bad happens to someone and we both feel it will happen to us. Sometimes …
The Psychology of Having The Last Word
I am constantly told that I always "Have to get in the last word" when having a discussion.
I don't feel that I need to get in the last word, I'm just …
Being Made Fun of at Work
Sometimes at work I am flakey. I was just born like that and cant help it. My boss is always making fun of me, but waits until people are around to laugh …
No Anger At All
I'm 26 and despite being picked on and such when I was in school, somehow I have managed to show no anger towards anyone at all. I don't let it ball up …
How to find a goal that is meaningful
I am stuck.
I no longer know what I want from my life.
I have a roof over my head, sufficient money to provide for my needs (nothing excessive), …
Escaping into Fantasy
I'm placing this question here because I'm too embarrassed to ask my therapist about it.
When I was a child, I used to go off into my bedroom and secretly …
Believing Something is True Despite The Facts
Is there a name for the phenomenon of believing something is true solely because your want or need for it to be true? Like if I truly believed a movie …
Borderline Personality Disorder
I'm 16 and my emotions have always been over the top and so I looked up emotional issues and came across this disorder. I have most of the symptoms but …
Fear of Restricted Movement of Specific Limbs
O.K., so the title pretty much gave it away.
As long as I can remember, I have had to fight feelings of panic if the movement of my arms is restricted …
Self-Esteem in Infertile Couples
I am psychologist interested in research on infertile couples. I would be grateful if anybody could guide me on how I can get more references on this topic. …
Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
I have a guy that works for me that is extremely annoying. I think he has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He is constantly talking about how awesome …
Rage Treatment
I'm a 43-year-old man. I consider myself one of the most laid-back people I know. I am rarely angry, and even though I may cuss at traffic now and then, …
OCD Symptoms
Hi all,
I wanted to find a more reliable website to ask around whether if anyone knows whether I should talk to my doctor about this, or if these are …
Psychological Scales
I'm a psychology student currently doing a research paper. I wondered if anybody could tell me how I could get hold of the scoring manuals for the following …
How To Move On?
I recently began dating a woman and she had an ex boyfriend that lived in another state. The relationship was good at first but then his true colors came …
Trauma Psychology
What is it called when someone experiences a trauma so severe that they refuse to speak? Why does this happen?
Is it something actually damaged in the …
Criminal Psychology Questions
Hello, I'm currently a freshmen student and this is my second semester. I'm supposed to know my major by now and I really have high hopes of becoming a …
Mental Health Question
What are the general symptoms of a person who has 'lost their mind' as a result of the Chinese Water Torture or Water Boarding? Is there any way, through …
Friendship Psychology
Let's start it off with some background of me:
I am Senior in high school and the type of person who is a man of few words. I get along with everyone. …
Parents Creating Personality Traits For Their Children
Ever since my sister and I were small children, our parents have imposed personality traits upon us. For example, our parents have always labeled my sister …
Anti Personality Disorder
I have a grandson who has been diagnosed with anti personality disorder. He has been in jail for 7 months. He wants to come live with my husband & I. He …
Psychology of Friendship
My girlfriend is currently attending mortuary college, she loves it and although at first she was set on becoming an embalmer, she recently showed interest …
Excessive Behavior
Can excessive behavior be a mental or psychological problem? Not meaning excessive in drinking or eating or anything in particular but doing everything …
Constantly Thinking About Food
What is the psychological term for a disorder that makes a person constantly and consistently think about food. Their whole day is planned around food …
Communication Strategy Needed
My brother is 27, I am 30. He makes good money, contributes 1/4 of his paycheck to the house cost but spends the rest on friends, partying, clothing, and …
Conversations Without Shared Context
My mother, now in her eighties, has always had one odd characteristic, becoming somewhat more common lately. On a reasonably regular basis, she would begin …
Night Terrors
My friend's brother is 14 and he has nightmares of the sort that terrorize him. He can't sleep alone, so my friend always sleeps next to him and holds …
Psychological Invalidation
I have recently gained some insight on the literature regarding invalidation, suppression & enmeshment in childhood.
If you had a case study of a child/adolescent/adu …
Imaginary Friends
My granddaughter is 11 years old and has been having difficulties in school this year. She is very small for her age and very thin. She entered the Middle …
Controlling Behavior
I am 17 and my boyfriend is 18. I know that he has a social anxiety disorder and ADD, but that he is on medication. He texts me frequently asking to know …
Multiple Personality Disorder Question
First of all apologies for knowing very little about psychology so my question may be a stupid one.
If you have multiple personality disorder, is it …
Relationship Advice
My wife has a very poor self image. When she is under pressure or stress, regardless of the source, the final result is that it is all my fault. I make …
Does This Psychological Disorder Have A Name?
I know there is something wrong with me. I just need to know if it has a name. For as long as I can remember, I've talked to myself...long conversations …
Repressed Memory?
I have been married for more than 20 years and have only recently discovered that my husband is a narcissist. This realization explains so many situations …
Senior Project on Schizophrenia
Last year, I did my junior paper on schizophrenia. This year, I have to do a senior product relating to my paper in some way but I can't really think of …
Socially Awkward
I'm a 24 year old male, always stressed out about something, be it school, money or relationships, but I have issues with remembering...mainly the sequence …
Inability To Lie or To Repress Thoughts
I'm a writer and I'm working on a story about a character that can't stop himself from saying exactly what he's thinking at any given moment. My question …
Unusual Habit
Could someone help me understand this unusual habit I've got? I frequently say arbitrary names out of the blue. Most often, the name I say at this time …
Child Psychology Advice
My friend "Justin" has a 3 year old son, who has recently been acting strangely. His ability to walk and run and hold himself up and balance, has been …
Flat Affect
Can someone give me an in depth description of the term "flat affect". Thank you.
Antisocial Personality Disorder Question
Can a person have an antisocial personality disorder (clinically) without violent or criminal tendencies?
Organizational and Industrial Psychology
I currently have a PsyD degree in clinical psychology and I am interested in gaining further education and experience in organizational and industrial …
General Psychology Question
What is the psychological term for someone obsessed with constantly checking their email, cell phone use, and texting?
What Psychological Disorder is This?
I am 16 years old and being treated for depression and anxiety disorders. I have social skills problems but it is not Aspergers. It looks similar to that …
Psychologists Questions
What are the kind of questions psychologists ask when trying to determine if a behavior is abnormal?
Mental Psychology
Is it a psychological problem, "so to say", for someone to think that they can't? On any situation or choice?
Decision Making Bias
What is the name of the phenomenon whereby people over-value the opinion of someone they know relative to the results of, say, a survey sampling thousands …
Why Do People Ask Questions They Already Know The Answer To?
Why do people ask questions they already know the answer to? I am doing a research project on this topic for my introductory psychology class. I have some …
Biological Psychology Questions (Brain Function)
How does the brain work when studying for an exam?
What part of the brain are most/least active and what are they responsible for?
What neurotransmitters …
Compulsive Stealing and Lying
Is there a deep rooted problem causing my 16 yr old daughter's stealing and lying? If so, how can she be helped?
Psychological Behaviour
Hi there, can anyone please explain to me why my brother inlaw acts the way does. Let me explain; simply put he is 23 yrs of age and doesn’t like his family …
Borderline Personality Disorder
I am having a very hard time dealing with my mother's personality issues. As an adult after a lifetime of dealing with it, I have resentments and little …
Day Dreaming As A Defense Mechanism
Is day dreaming a defense mechanism? I'm asking this because I've been using daydreaming as a way to reduce my anxiety and worries.
Appropriate Psychological Help
I have an IQ of 143. It's great and all until so many things come attached. I suffer from severe depression and low self-esteem. I'm also a perfectionist …
Motivation Psychology
What does it mean when you cannot stick with anything for any length of time? To be unable to reach goals or maintain commitments due to loss of motivation? …
The Psychology of Fantasy
I have an older brother (50 years of age) who makes up fantastic stories about past glory days. He seems to fantasize about things he wishes he had done/been, …
Why Can I Ask Why?
Why do I have self consciousness or am aware of self? In the grand scheme of the universe, what is it's purpose? If no other creature has the ability to …
Psychology of Jealousy
Is it normal for a mother to feel jealous of her son's girlfriend or wife?
I've been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years, when we first got together, …
Behavior Categorization
Ever since I was little I've had a very good imagination. Whenever I got a "good movie" going on in my head, so to speak, I would pace back and forth and …
Afraid To Sleep
I don't have nightmares or night terrors and I have never been a victim of violent crime but I sleep with a gun under my pillow, a shotgun under my bed, …
Psychological Issues With Urination
My parents were divorced when I was 2 and a half; I am an only child (f). When I was 6 my mother started going out with an abusive drunk who I really didn't …
Is There Something Wrong With Me?
I think there is something wrong with me. I went into the cupboard to get some chips but in the bag there were chips that were deformed or slightly off. …
Master's in Organizational Psychology in Dubai
Is it possible to undertake a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology in Dubai? If so, which universities offer the course? I've been doing some research …
Boy Dressed As A Girl
My daughter-in-law dresses my 2yr old grandson in dresses and pigtails. She says it is to not "force" gender rules upon him. She also throws away the boy …
Attached To my Psychotherapist
I have seen numerous Mental Health professionals since I was 15 for mood swings, anger, anxiety, depression, ptsd, phobias, impulses & now as of 3yrs ago, …
Food Addiction
I am a food addict. I am trying to control the urge to overeat, when I do fight the urge I feel like a crack addict going through withdrawl. Lately I've …
Narcissistic Behavior
What are the current thoughts on what causes narcissistic behavior? Is it hereditary or environmental?
Abandonment Issue
If a child (now an adult) is going to visit the absent father specifically for the purpose of discussing how she felt abandoned by him, should the child …
Mental Health Diagnosis
My mother over the last 10 years has believed she is a god. She can go from happy to extremely depressed. She has stopped contact with most friends. She …
Referring To Self as "We"
I have a friend who when talking about himself, says "we". As in "We made dinner" or "We answered emails". What does this mean? It is very annoying.
Road Rage
I have experienced this situation before. I was recently driving in to town from my home. I have to drive down approximately 5 miles of gravel road before …
Reactive Attachment Disorder
I know that Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is normally associated with children but I've heard that adults have it too. Can anybody tell me about adult …
Face Emotion
What's the psychology term related to how
cute baby faces (puppies, seals, human babies) elicit care from moms/parents and from donors/campaign supporters …
Changing Career To Psychology
After searching for so long, this website is a God send for me. I am a software professional working in a software giant earning a lot of money, though …
Adultry and Remaining Friends
I found out that my wife had a one-time affair with another man, and since that time she felt so guilty that they stopped being romantically involved. …
Zoning Out
I have a younger sister who 'zones out' sometimes. It doesn't happen too often (I think), and when it does she usually just stares off into space and acts …
Psychology of Art
What is the psychological reason for a person to make a portrait of his image in sculptures?
Professional Psychologist
What exactly does a Professional Psychologist do?
Where can a Professional Psychologist work?
How much can a Professional Psychologist earn?
How many …
Grief and Loss
My wife died at 49 18 months ago, we were together 18 yrs. I still cry two or more times a day is that normal?
Addicted To Thinking and Rumination
Hey people, I'm addicted to thinking. It's hurting me alot and I can't help it. I'm 25 and male. The problem is that I can't sit at my desk for maybe 10 …
Military PTSD
Just the other day, my boyfriend and I had a perfect day together. But the following day he did a total 180. He wont speak to me, talk to me, show affection …
Online Degree in Psychology
I am looking for an official ACCREDITED BA/BS online degree in Psychology from a UK or USA University. I am looking for a low cost degree, one University …
Psychological Jargon
I am reading a book where the main character's psychiatrist says "he experiences very intense anxiety surrounding phallic and sadistic sexuality because …
Psychologist Interview Questions
I am a freshmen student taking a B.S course in Psychology. We have project in general psychology and we need to conduct an interview with a psychologist …
Psychological Treatment
What psychological treatment would you give to someone whom is trying to cope with a death in family, struggling with career choices and relationship problems? …
A Prisoner in My Own Home
What does it mean when your husband says "I'm a prisoner in my own home?" He has ADHD, a long history of viewing porngraphy, impulusivity, and has lost …
Door Closing Obsession
When I was little I remember being obsessed with keeping all doors closed to each room inside the house. For some reason that stopped for some time, but …
Starting But Not Finishing Behavior
Is there a diagnosis for people who start things, but never finish them? To start out excited and enthusiatic, spending money to get the project start …
Counseling Psychology College
I'm in high school and am exploring my options for my future education. I would like to become a Counseling psychologist. I would like my PhD in Counseling …
Psychology of Love
Why is it that you have to love yourself first to love others? I do understand that we need to be able to be comfortable with ourselves and feel that we …
Multiple Personality
I feel as if I have 3 personalities that I switch from. One personality is miserable depressed basically eveything negative, the other is in the middle, …
Dreams Meaning
I was recently in a very large group of people talking about dreams and found that only I and one other girl dream from other people's perspectives. Is …
Analyzing This Personality Type
Hi Psych Q&A. Recently, but not newly, my mother has progressively been breaking down due to stress. She has been more and more intolerable to her 87-year-old …
Insecurities From The Past
I'm 23 and about a year ago I gave birth to my first child. I am 5'2 and 132Ibs. I would not consider myself obese but yes a little chubby in some areas. …
Rocking Back and Forth
I always rock back and forth and sway when I sit in a constant motion, and I also do this when I stand; and I pace alot. Someone said it was psychological. …
Abnormal Psychology Question
What type of degree is required if you want to become an abnormal psychologist?
Biology and Behavior
Why do you think some observers think it would be dangerous to adhere to an extreme heredity view of psychological traits?
Altruism Psychology
Why should we not argue against altruism?
Opposite of Hoarding
I've seen the show and read an interesting book review in the NY Times about hoarding. My question is whether there is an opposite condition in which a …
Mimicking Behavior
My cousin seems to be obsessed in doing, wearing, mimicking everything that I do. Is there a name for this type of behavior? She will even try to steal …
Stanley Milgram Experiment
How was the famous Stanley Milgram obedience to authority experiment carried out?
Psychology Paper
Does anybody know where I can access information or resources that will help me tackle the following psychology assignment?
What was the impact …
Psychologist Questions
What are the three "big questions" psychologists try to answer?
Teen Depression
I don't know if this is a part of psychology but for the last 1-2 years, I have been feeling that everything seems to feel meaningless, and I've started …
Abstract Thinking
What is abstract thinking?
Psychology of Love
Can a person really love another if they do not respect that person?
FBI Profiler
Hi my name is Sandy Ramon and I live in New Haven Connecticut U.S.A and I want to be a psychologist when I'm older because I want to work for the FBI. …
Psychological Phenomena
I'm wondering if there is a term for the phenomenon where an individual subconsciously buys into society's stereotypes about a group that they belong to …
Fear of Success
I have a strange problem from my childhood. I have a fear of success'. Since my childhood I was always average academically and all my siblings were very …
Terms of Endearment
Why do middle-aged and older women use terms of endearment, such as honey, hon or sweetie when speaking to colleagues, peers, even clients?
Personality Theory
Is there a theory that discusses how the traits/personalities of people are a result of external factors in life?
For example :
Explaining how …
Hereditary Depression
My Father, Mother and brother all suffered from depression. In 1996 my Father and brother both comitted suicide and my Mom died from cancer that same year. …
Coprolalia-Like Symptoms
Since I was around 15, I've had Coprolalia-like symptoms where I have trouble controlling profane outbursts. However all of these outbursts are generally …
ADHD Therapy
I am an adult that was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30. Since being diagnosed I have tried a combination of medication and therapy but 3 years ago …
Father and Daughter Feud
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Psychological Freedom
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Evolutionary Psychologists
Can anybody help me fill in the gap?
Evolutionary Psychologists are more directly concerned with the impact of _______ on behavior?
Absence of a Mother
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Devil's Advocate
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Graphology
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Psychology Career Questions
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Disturbing Behavior
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Psychology Career
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Meta Analysis
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Stanley Milgram Experiment
How was data gathered in the Stanley Milgram experiment?
Love Hate Psychology
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Health Psychologist
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Risk Psychology
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Sports Psychology Degree
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Babinski Reflux
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Classic Psychology
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Extreme Aversion To The Smell of Alcohol
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Causes of Violence?
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People Who Can't Stop Talking About Themselves
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Neuropsychology Question
What is the gap between neurons called?
Sentence Completion Test
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Psychological Problem
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Psychology and Hunger
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Transpersonal Psychology
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Relationships
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Psychology of Trust
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Psychology of Stealing
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Child Behavior
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Psychological Intolerance
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Psychology of Touch
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Psychology of Superheroes
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Depression Test
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Human Social Behavior (Touch) Question
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Stage 1 Sleep
What vivid mental images may occur just as one enters stage 1 sleep?
Psychology in South Africa
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Carl Jung Question
Does anybody know where and when Carl Jung wrote
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Classic Condtioning and Operant Condtioning
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Behavioural Psychology
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Child Development
What are the sensory and perceptual abilities of a newborn?
Developmental Psychology
Can you suggest a psychology site to get more information about developmental psychology?
Freudian Psychology
According to Freud , pleasure from nursing your baby is reflected in which part of the personality?
Psychology Experiment
In a well conducted psychology experiment, there should be only one difference between its various conditions. This difference is the.........?
Forensic Psychology And Criminal Psychology Courses
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Is Psychology A Science
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Psychology As The Behaviorist Views It Query
Who published "Psychology As The Behaviorist Views It?"
Daydreams
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My boss is Driving Me Crazy! Can You Help Me Figure Her Out?
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Dreams and the Brain
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P.S. …
Psychology Questions
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Cognitive Psychology Question
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Psychology Definition
What is the definition of psychology?
Creative Intelligence Paper
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Freud Analysis Confusion
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Girlfriend Calls Me her Ex'es Name Accidentally. What's The Psych Deal?
Hi,
SCENARIO:
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My girlfriend comes back to the table from a restroom break, and accidentally calls me by her ex'es name. She denies any …
Master's Degree in Psychology
Can I study a Master's degree in psychology if my bachelor degree was an education major?
Thank you.
Workplace Psychology Phenomenon
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Personality Type Based on What Time I Set My Alarm
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Super Ego, Id
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Behaviorism Question
Behaviorism was an early "school" or approach to psychology that was founded by: Edward L. Thorndike, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, or Albert Bandura?
The Behaviorist Approach
Which of the following was NOT a challege to the behaviorist approach? a. language b. attention c. vigilance d. s-r learning.
psychoneuroimmunology
The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies what?
Difference between "self" and "personality"
What is the difference between self and personality?
Freud Influences
What influenced the ideas of Sigmund Freud?
Deep Psychological Testing
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First a little context :)
I’m an aspiring …
Phobia Name
Is there a psychological term for someone who has a fear of having their picture taken?
Psychologist Vs Psychiatrist
What are the differences and similarities between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychological Term
What is the term for a person that creates a problem and provides the solution, in order to appear smart or heroic?
Operant Conditioning
When a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears this is called what?
Subconscious Jealousy
Is there such a thing as subconscious jealousy, and if so, what results from it?
Dyslexia: Theory or Hypothesis?
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Child Parenting Psychology
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Psychology of Thought
What exactly are thoughts?
Requirements to Become A Criminal Psychologist?
What GCSE's do you require to become a criminal psychologist? (Sometimes known as a forensic psychologist).
Study Material on Military Psychology
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The First Priming Experiments
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Slip of The Tongue ?
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Standard Deviation
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Further Education in Psychology
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Psychology of Tying knots in String
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Being Tense Around A Person
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Child Psychology Questions
I am curious about the implications abandonment can have on children.
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Counseling Psychologist
What GCSE's do I need to become a counseling psychologist?
Mathematical Minds versus Artistic Minds
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Community Psychology
What's the difference between community psychology and other forms of social psychology?
DSM IV
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Stroop Effect
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Cannabis Psychosis
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Sports Psychology
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Clinical And Counseling Psychology
I have a BA degree in Psychology. What is the difference between Clincal and Counseling Psychology?
Psychology And Motivation in The Workplace
How would you describe the psychological role of motivation in the workplace?
Syndrome Name
I was wondering if anyone knew the name of a syndrome. I ran across it and now can't remember the name. But the syndrome was about when you learn something …
Three Box Theory
Could anyone possibly tell me what the Three Box Theory is?
Psychology Work Experience Question
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Sport Psychology
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Memory Experiment
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Psychology Definitions
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Occupational Therapy Psychology
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Psychology Careers
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Psychology of Superheroes
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Community Psychology
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Psychological Questions
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History of Psychology
What is the history of psychology?
Psychology Degree Course
What subjects do I need to study to get on a psychology degree course?
Psychology Questions
What is psychology and when did it start as a science?
The Psychology of Hoarding
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Left Brain Right Brain
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What Subjects Are Needed To Study Psychology
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Psychology Question
Hello. I would like to know if the following has some type of name or diagnosis in psychological terms. Any help would be much appreciated.
I am currently …
Types of Data in Psychology Experiments
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Related Information on the All …
Psychology of Talking 
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Can A Marriage Between A Narcissist And A Sociopath Work?
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Social Shyness
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Child Psychology Question
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Dealing with Jealousy
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Thought Disorder
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Why Did She Murder?
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A few …
Thumb Sucking
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Can Bipolar Disorder Lead To Schizophrenia
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Child Aggression
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Absence of a Father Figure During Childhood
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Social Networking Sites Questionnaire
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How to tell a person his loved one is dead?
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Psychology: Stimuli and Sensation - Question
How does stimulus trigger a sensory response?
Profile Of Mood States
Does anyone know where I can find the Profile Of Mood States to assess the way caffeine influences mood?
Mature Students
Is being a mature student a disadvantge if you want a career in psychology?
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Computer Games Addiction
I am addicted to basic computer games such as solitaire, free cell, etc. I waste hours of my day playing them over and over and can't seem to quit. What …
Teen Music Obsession
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Unusual Thoughts
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Counseling and Psychology
While looking at some colleges, I noticed that some of them offer a major in Counseling, while others offer a major in Psychology. Can Psychology majors …
Psychology Stress
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Child Psychology Question
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Psychology Pakistan
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Correct Psychological Term
Does anybody know the correct definition for the act of a person repeating something false until they believe it them self and convince others that the …
Psychologically Coping With Loss of Vision
Hi, I was diagnosed with the eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 8. The doctors say that I have give or take 7 years before I will become legally blind. …
Goals of Psychology
What goal is reached when a psychologist tells a client to use mental imagery in an attempt to help the person cope with a problem?
Master's Degree in Psychology
Can a psychologist be in practice with a Master's Degree in Psychology, or is a higher degree required?
Psychology of Perception
Describe the perceptual selectivity process with its accompanying perceptual cues?
Memory Psychology
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Criminal Psychology in India
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Psychology of Liking
Can anyone answer: Is it a global (cross-cultural) phenomenon that if a person really likes or dislikes someone/something, that no matter what that object …
What is Wrong?
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Anterograde Amnesia
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Is there a link between sexual activity and bullying. Not rated yet
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Personality Type Not rated yet
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Therapist Client Relationship Not rated yet
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Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-iii Not rated yet
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Self-Defeating Behavior Not rated yet
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Is This A Psychological Problem? Not rated yet
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Referencing Articles Not rated yet
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Psychoanalysis As A Sociocultural Movement Not rated yet
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The Effects of Stress on The Human Body Not rated yet
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Bad Luck Not rated yet
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Psychologist Client Not rated yet
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Verbal Ability Not rated yet
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Intuition Not rated yet
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Introduction to Psychology Not rated yet
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Antisocial Personality Disorder Not rated yet
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Traumatic Stimulus Not rated yet
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Sensation and Perception Psychology Not rated yet
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Social Sciences Not rated yet
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Diabulimia Article Not rated yet
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Grieving Process Not rated yet
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Psychology And Humanity Not rated yet
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Introduction to Psychology Not rated yet
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Behaviorial Habit Not rated yet
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Science and Pseudoscience in Psychology Not rated yet
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Dream Psychology Not rated yet
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Research Psychologists Not rated yet
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Animal Experiments in Psychology Not rated yet
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Delusions Not rated yet
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Four Domains of an Individual Not rated yet
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Compulsive Buying Behavior Not rated yet
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Erotomania Not rated yet
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Deviant Behavior Not rated yet
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Psychological Conditioning Not rated yet
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Catharsis Not rated yet
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Classical conditioning involves learning:
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The Big Five Not rated yet
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Temporary Insanity Not rated yet
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A behavior that is obviously not learned is?
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