Hey guys. How much do you love your mother? Really though - how much? If I’ve made you a little uncomfortable with that question, get ready for a cringey ride. I’m going to explain one of the most well-known, and most uncomfortable, theories in psychology. This theory greatly attributed to the success and fame ofSigmund Freud, but it also suggests that as a young boy, you had more than just a crush on your mom....

Think of someone who has a big personality. Think of someone who has a pretty terrible personality. Now think of your personality. What would someone say about it? Personality refers to the unique and enduring traits, behaviors, thoughts, and emotional patterns that characterize individuals and distinguish them from others. It encompasses a person’s distinctive way of interacting with the world, forming relationships, and responding to various situations. Personality is often considered a stable and consistent aspect of an individual, influencing their attitudes, values, and overall identity....

Even if you think of someone who is a high-achiever, smart, accomplished, or seemingly flawless - they’re not flawless. Everyone has flaws and no one is perfect at everything. What is perfectionism? What causes it? And why is it so harmful? We’ll go over all of these questions in this video. What Is Perfectionism?Signs of PerfectionismCauses of PerfectionismWhy Perfectionism is HarmfulBreaking Away From Perfectionism What Is Perfectionism? Signs of Perfectionism...

The way you handle emotions may be different from the way your parents, friends, and colleagues handle emotions. Some people are “better” at managing their emotions than others. If behaviors become especially dangerous or a person is out of control, they may benefit from a therapist, diagnosis, or medication. Why are some people better at handling emotions than others? Psychologists have been asking that question for a very long time. The subject of emotional regulation (and dysregulation) provides interesting insight into how people handle emotions, the importance of processing trauma, and what steps your family or friends might need to take if they are out of control....

Psychology studies the individual mind, but the interaction of multiple minds in social groups is also important to psychologists and how humans behave. Let’s define what a “social group” is and what types of social groups you might interact with every day. What Is A Social Group?What Social Groups Exist Today?Types of GroupsWhy Are Social Groups Important?How Social Groups Influence You and Others What Is A Social Group? What Social Groups Exist Today?...

Let’s talk about code-switching. You might have done this without knowing it. You might do it after you leave this room or pick up the phone. Code-switching is the process of switching from one linguistic code to another. Sometimes, this is speaking in a different language entirely. You might start to speak in Spanish so that English-speakers around you cannot hear that you’re making fun of them. Or, you might adjust your speech when you’re in the boardroom to sound more “intelligent....

The suffic “-ology” is a suffix that means “field of study.” Sometimes, you can guess what “-ology” words mean. Zoology is the study of animals. Symbology is the study (or use) of symbols. Scatology is the study of fecal matter. (Someone’s got to study it.) Practical Pie is all about psychology. Can you guess the origin of the word psychology? If you guessed “the human mind,” you’re right! If you guessed “The Psyche,” you’re right!...

There are victims of violent crimes in this world. Oppression and violence toward marginalized groups does exist. But in this video, we’re going to focus on how people develop a victim mentality, and how this mentality may affect their behavior. What Is A “Victim Mentality?”Signs of Victim MentalityWhere Does This Mentality Come From?Can You Step Out of Victim Mentality? What Is A “Victim Mentality?” Signs of Victim Mentality Where Does This Mentality Come From?...

How does arousal affect performance? I’m not talking aboutthattype of arousal or performance. In psychology, “arousal” refers to a state in which the body and mind are conscious and the senses can perceive what is going on around them. Theories like the Yerkes-Dodson law, also known as teh Yerkes-Dodson curve, describes how arousal affects overall performance. What Is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?Yerkes-Dodson Law ExampleFactors Influencing Yerkes-Dodson LawHow To Perform Best Using the Yerkes-Dodson Law...

What Is Human Experimentation?Ethics of Human Experimentation What Is Human Experimentation? Ethics of Human Experimentation Human experimentation is a systematic, scientific investigation where human beings serve as subjects in either medical (clinical) or non-medical research. Human subject research can be interventional or observational. This research method led to many revolutionary advances ever since its first use at the end of the 18th century. In an observational research, investigators record their observations and analyze data without administering an intervention....

Picture yourself on a bus. It’s a hot day, there is no air conditioning on, and it’s super crowded. You’re not in the best mood, and neither is anyone on the bus. No one is talking. The door opens and a guy walks on. He decides to sit next to you and starts chatting with you. He’s really chatty. And he’s loud. It’s really not helping the vibe of the bus and people are starting to give him dirty looks....

How can you make this situation more productive? The first step is to learn about different types of thinking. By understanding the difference between convergent and divergent thinking, you can more effectively plan out your brainstorming session and come to the best solution without frustration. Definition of Convergent and Divergent ThinkingHow to Effectively Use Convergent and Divergent ThinkingOther Ideas for Brainstorming Definition of Convergent and Divergent Thinking How to Effectively Use Convergent and Divergent Thinking...

Are you intelligent? The answer to that might be more complicated than you think. Many people can say “yes” and they can say “no” at the same time! Why? Because there isn’t just one way to be intelligent. Some, like Harvard psychologistHoward Gardner, say that there are nine types of intelligence. His work is a response to earlier theories of intelligence, that suggested that there was just one type ofgeneral intelligence....