Who Is Genie?Severe Neglect and AbuseStudies on Language AcquisitionWhere Is Genie Now?Still Many Questions to Be Answered Who Is Genie? Severe Neglect and Abuse Studies on Language Acquisition Where Is Genie Now? Still Many Questions to Be Answered Genie was a child who was born healthy, but raised in an environment with severe neglect and abuse. Due to this, she was unable to learn how to speak and function in society....

Could you pick a psychopath or a narcissist out of a lineup of strangers? What Is The Difference Between Overt and Covert Behavior?Overt and Covert Behaviors of PsychopathsExamples of Questioning Overt vs Covert BehaviorQuestion Someone’s Motives What Is The Difference Between Overt and Covert Behavior? Overt and Covert Behaviors of Psychopaths Examples of Questioning Overt vs Covert Behavior Question Someone’s Motives What Does “Overt Behavior” Mean? Overt behaviors are the ones that you can observe from a distance....

Do you use situational attribution to make judgements? You might not know, and that’s okay. This page is here to help. The distinction between situational attribution and dispositional attribution is important to understand because it could make a huge difference in the way that you reflect, and possibly change, your judgments about others.What Is Situational Attribution?Situational Attribution Can Prevent DivorceActor-Observer BiasWe Look to Confirm Our AssessmentBe Mindful of Your AttributionWhat Is Situational Attribution?...

Interested in becoming more likeable to everyone that you meet? It’s time to learn about a process called ingratiation. What Is Ingratiation in Social Psychology?Three Methods of IngratiationOther Methods of IngratiationImportance of Genuine Interactions What Is Ingratiation in Social Psychology? Three Methods of Ingratiation Other Methods of Ingratiation Importance of Genuine Interactions Who First Studied Ingratiation? Why Is Ingratiation Important? We all want people to like us, right? We all want to feel that we belong to a group of people that accept and welcome us....

Have you ever seen TikToks or memes that talk about “being the main character?” Sometimes they poke fun at different genres of movies, and sometimes they poke fun at ourselves. Other types of content encourage people to treat themselves as the main character of their own story. These ideas aren’t just jokes or memes. They are found in a specific type oftherapythat can help people process trauma, understand their feelings, and approach difficult situations in a more objective and realistic manner: narrative therapy....

Hoarders has been on the air for over 10 years, but the history of hoarding goes way beyond TLC. In this video, I want to tell you about one of America’s most notorious hoarders. They are actually a pair of hoarders. They are also probably the only hoarders to have a park named after them. If you have ever been around 5th Avenue and 128th Street in Harlem, you might know who I’m talking about: the Collyer Brothers....

What does it mean to be stoic? For the answer, you may turn to the dictionary definition of the word: “a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.” You may have heard this word used as an everyday adjective, to describe someone who handles a situation without too many emotions. But there is much more to the word “Stoic.” It’s not just an adjective - it’s a philosophy....

Heights, snakes, and enclosed spaces top the list of the most common phobias, but they are far from the only things that affect people. What about the less common phobias? What about the fears that are very rational, yet haven’t made it into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5? One example is athazagoraphobia. Can you guess what it is? Athazagoraphobia is a pretty common fear, and most people who have it can live a perfectly normal and healthy life....

What you see is what you get - or is it? Our minds are powerful. They take in, hold, and remember so much information! The sights that we see, conversations we have, and media we consume shape our reality. Once we’ve gathered data, observations, or stories, we use this information to make assumptions and decisions about what’s coming next. We trust these assumptions and our ability to make decisions. But humans aren’t perfect....

Why do we feel obligated to return what we have been given from others? Why do we feel that we must accept the kindness of strangers and pay them back? The answer is a concept called the norm of reciprocity. Reciprocity dictates the way that we accept favors and ultimately give them back. Other factors determine how much and how often people are expected to reciprocate good deeds, but we’ll get into that later....

Humans are naturally lazy creatures, especially when it comes to our brains! Your mind wants to make things as easy as possible. The sooner that it can go on autopilot, the better. But we can’t always live our lives on autopilot. Sometimes, we need to switch gears and shake it up. If you want to get off of autopilot, I would suggest taking a page out ofNLP’s book. NLP, or neuro-linguistic programming, is a psychological approach that looks at the thoughts, languages, and patterns of behaviors that influence our ability to reach goals and be successful....

This article will describe the Cognitive Load Theory and how you can use it to teach, communicate, and share information complex concepts. Teachers, designers, and even guys like me use the principles of this theory every day, even if we don’t know it. Once you do understand this concept, you will find that your approach to learning and teaching is more intentional, strategic, and effective. What is Cognitive Load Theory?How to Apply Cognitive Load Theory In The Classroom and Beyond...

We all know someone who is a little “fragile.” Maybe they’re really thin and lanky. They do whatever they can to protect themselves from tripping, falling, or being roughed up. It’s as if they were made of glass. But I know, you know, and they know that they’re not. …or do they? This wouldn’t be completely out of the ordinary. The glass delusion is one of manyunique psychological disordersthat have fascinated psychologists throughout history....