Psychology

The psychological emotion of coffee

Black, with milk, spotted, sweetened… coffee is unique in aroma and taste. It differs in tones and combinations and carries with it habits, moments and even needs. It is a substance of ingestion, almost obligatory for many, and there are those who define themselves addicted to it. Others are faithful followers, fanatics and enthusiasts and […]

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What are the correlation between the Big 5 (OCEAN) dimensions of personality?

“The findings suggested that the heritability of each trait was 53 percent for extraversion, 41 percent for agreeableness, 44 percent for conscientiousness, 41 percent for neuroticism, and 61 percent for openness.” It has also been widely recognised that the older we get, the more our behaviour traits will change. What is the relationship between the […]

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Aren’t MBTI and Big 5 connected? ?

This five-factor model, or the Big 5, is said to be the foundation of personality characteristics, and the MBTI personality assessment and Enneagram typology system actually pull from the Big 5 theory. But this does not mean these personality assessments are the same. Is MBTI based on the Big Five? The Five-Factor Model, commonly known […]

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Is it possible to permanently improve long-term memory?

Can long-term memory be improved? Studies in both rat and human brains have shown that regular exercise can improve memory recall. Fitness in older adults has even been proven to slow the decline of memory without the aid of continued regular exercise. Can long-term memory be permanent? Long-term memories are not permanently stored in their […]

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What makes us feel that one person is more beautiful than the other? ?

Do others see you as more attractive? A new study shows that 20% of people see you as more attractive than you do. When you look in the mirror, all you see is your appearance. When others look at you they see something different such as personality, kindness, intelligence, and sense of humor. All these […]

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Is there psychological research on seduction?

There are really many fields of applied psychology. However, it seems to me that there is no official Seduction psychology. For example, topics might include stereotypes, concept of beauty, importance of beauty, appearance and so on. What is a seduction in psychology? Seduction is all about convincing or persuading a set of people or an […]

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How do anxiety disorders affect our brains on a neuro level?

What is happening in the brain during anxiety? Symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders are thought to result in part from disruption in the balance of activity in the emotional centers of the brain rather than in the higher cognitive centers. The higher cognitive centers of the brain reside in the frontal lobe, the most […]

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How does human brain pick out the most likely representation of object when an object is ambiguous? ?

How do human brains identify objects? MIT researchers have found that the part of the visual cortex known as the inferotemporal (IT) cortex is required to distinguish between different objects. As visual information flows into the brain through the retina, the visual cortex transforms the sensory input into coherent perceptions. Where does object recognition take […]

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Are there any studies regarding elderly people and learning resiliance?

How do you build resilience in the elderly? How can people of all ages promote resilience? Practicing Tai Chi, yoga or meditation. Developing mindfulness skills. Creating a physical exercise routine. Learning coping skills that can help you adapt to stress, overcome trauma or deal with anxiety. What are the 7 C’s of resilience for adults? […]

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What is the lifetime of the synapse in the mature brain?

How long lasting is a synapse? The majority of synaptic proteins, whether pre- or postsynaptic, have been shown to have half-lives of only 2–5 days,82 (but see ref. 83), although it isn’t necessarily critical that individual molecules last for the life of a memory. Do synapses decrease with age? Brain aging is associated with declines […]

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