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The Top 5 Reasons Why People Study Psychology

Why do people choose to study psychology anyway? What drives them to choose the study of human behavior and workings of the mind rather than, let’s say, business or history? The study of psychology...

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What is the Effect of Violent Video games on our Behavior?

The effects of playing violent video games remain controversial as the research studies continue to come in with conflicting views on whether they are harmful or harmless. Although video games have...

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Do Brain Training Games Actually Work?

Put down your Sudoku and your crossword puzzles. There are promising new studies out that suggest you could improve your reasoning and problem solving abilities, actually boosting your reasoning scores...

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How do the Male and Female Brain Differ?

Have you ever had trouble understanding how the opposite sex thinks? Do they sometimes seem like they are from another planet? If so, then you will have no difficulty believing that male and female...

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Does Listening to Classical Music Make Babies Smarter?

Can listening to Mozart’s Symphony Number 40 or Beethoven’s Ode to Joy make your baby smarter? Does playing classical music to babies make a difference? It has become trendy for new mothers to play...

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What are the 10 Most Important Reasons for Relationship Failure?

Failed relationships are one of life’s major stressors, whether it is in friendship, marriage, family, or business partnerships. It is the source of a great deal of unhappiness. The ability to maintain...

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What is a Pathological Liar and Why do They Lie?

“Pseudologia fantastica” may sound like a psychedelic symphony, but it is actually a medical term for habitual or compulsive lying, also sometimes called pathological lying. The term has been in use...

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What is the Mini Mental State Exam Used For?

Cognitive decline as we get older is no longer considered a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at greater risk of decline than the rest of the population due to the effects of factors such...

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How is Intellectual Disability Being Assessed at the Paralympics?

Unlike physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities are invisible. That makes it more difficult for them to be classified at the Paralympics and more complicated to ensure a level playing field...

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Can You Learn While You Sleep?

Imagine going to sleep and waking up able to speak a foreign language. Or knowing all the facts for your upcoming history examination. Unfortunately, despite the promises of some advertisements, it...

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