One of the reasons that psychology is so compelling to people is that certain aspects of psychology feel more relevant to daily life than other sciences like biology and chemistry. In fact, some psychology experiments can be informally replicated with pets, students, or friends. In this article I will briefly present a book that discusses […]
Author: Joaquín Selva
Good General Psychology Books For College
If you’re a college student or professor looking for general psychology books to help you learn or help you teach, you’ve come to the right place. All of these books are general enough for any psychological field, and all of the authors have PhDs in psychology, meaning that you can trust the contents of the […]
The Effects Of Isolation On Mental Health In Antarctica
One of the psychological concepts that has attracted attention from a wide variety of people (experts and laypeople alike) is the idea of isolation. This is particularly relevant in certain situations, such as solitary confinement in prison and long periods of isolation in space stations or submarines. One recent study examined the psychological effects of […]
A Study On The Psychological Effects Of Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying is a serious problem, yet it often does not attract the same level of attention as bullying does in childhood. However, psychology researchers have started investigating this issue, and there have been several recent studies on workplace bullying as it relates to psychology. In this article, we will present the findings of one […]
Psychology Studies On Music
Music is an important part of human culture. Music has been around for the entirety of human history, and musical styles are one of the defining features of the cultures in which they arose. Psychologists have investigated the effects of music for years, and this article will briefly present the results of some recent studies […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Mental Health In College Students?
Alcohol is used by a large amount of the population throughout the world. However, both the short-term use and the long-term use of alcohol is associated with negative health effects. A large amount of studies have investigated these effects, but in this article we will focus on a single study. Sæther et al. (2019) conducted […]
The Basic Types Of Research Methods Used In Psychology
Psychology is an extremely wide field made up of a variety of areas. It is therefore unsurprising that psychology research is conducted in a number of ways. This article will briefly outline some of the basic types of methods used in psychology research of all types, and also present some examples of these methods. Case […]
What Are The Psychological Benefits Of Physical Activity?
Most people know that there is probably some psychological effect of physical activity and exercise. After all, your mind does feel a little clearer on days when you go for a run. This article will briefly outline some of the emotional and mental benefits of physical activity according to recent psychology research. The psychological effects […]
What Is The Meaning Of Empathy In Psychology?
What is empathy? Empathy is a topic of interest in a number of fields, as “[b]ehavior that benefits others at a personal cost to the behaving individual is a widespread phenomenon that continues to attract research attention in several fields, including philosophy, evolutionary biology, psychology, and economics” (Lönnqvist & Walkowitz, 2019). Research has shown that […]
The Psychology Behind Why People Like Horror Movies
Horror movies account for one of the most controversial types of entertainment out there. Some people cannot get enough of them, while others would prefer to never watch a single one. To help clear up some of the facts around the psychology behind horror movies, Martin (2019) wrote a review that aimed to be “the […]