(Science Daily) The gun violence seen in popular PG-13 movies aimed at children and teenagers has more than doubled since the rating was introduced in 1984. The increasing on-screen gun violence has raised concerns that it will encourage imitation, especially when it is portrayed as “justified.”
Psychology
Understanding Antidepressants and Why They Are Dangerous — Wisdom as the Ultimate Emotional Regulator
(Justin Deschamps) In the modern age, mood issues, emotional upset, depression, boredom, and so on are all too common. Can modern-day drugs really help? The answer will likely resonate with what you’ve always believed deep down.
Guilt, Shame and Pride – Self-Conscious Emotions
(Exploring Your Mind) Guilt, shame, and pride are emotions related to one’s sense of self and arise from a series of internal assessments and attributions.
How Playing the Drums Changes the Brain
(Science Daily) People who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in their brain structure and function. The results of a study by researchers from Bochum suggest that they have fewer, but thicker fibres in the main connecting tract between the two halves of the brain. In addition, their motor brain areas are organised more efficiently.
How Your Partner Can Control Your Brain
(Darlene Lancer) A new study sheds light on how a person could influence and control the mind of someone else. Research on mice reveals that our brains are affected by those around us. The key factor is dominance. The brain of the subordinate mouse synchronized to the dominant mouse. This likely applies to our relationships. Typically, people with stronger personalities make the decisions and get their needs met more often than their partners do.
Q Anon Analysis: Why the Great Awakening is a Surprise Party! Why America Will Be Reborn, and Why Many Won’t Know Until Her Birthday
by Conscious Optimist, Dear Patriots, World-Healers, Concerned Citizens, and Curious Internet Spelunkers of Every Stripe, Today, we’re going to talk about how to plan a surprise birthday party for America. I have a lot I want to share with you about this idea. I thank you in advance for your participation! Make no mistake about […]
The Value of Persistence – Instill it in Children
(Exploring Your Mind) Learning the value of persistence allows children to grow up knowing that they can do great things.
The Lenticular Nucleus: The Center for Learning and Motivation
(Exploring Your Mind) The lenticular nucleus works in conjunction with other structures of the basal ganglia. Its connections have a lot to do with acquiring and improving skills.
New Cambridge Analytica Leaks Reveal Psychological Manipulation of Global Population
(Derrick Broze) On New Year’s Day 2020, Twitter account @HindsightFiles began posting documents from data firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) which expose the extensive infrastructure used to manipulate voters on a global scale.
Insight or Realization – What Does it Mean?
(Exploring Your Mind) Sometimes, there’s a sudden realization to find an explanation to something we did, that is, an insight.
Mothers Who Smile a Lot at Their Babies and Maintain Eye Contact “Sync Up” With Them, Improving Brain Development
(Melissa Smith) The ability of babies to learn may be influenced by how their mothers interact with them. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that babies learn when their mothers smile and maintain eye contact with them a lot.
Pornosexuality – What Is It? The Known and Costly Price of Online Porn Use
(Justin Deschamps) As one who studies consciousness, through many venues, such as psychology, philosophy, sociology, and socio-biology, it is clear that porn affects us deeply. Studies continue to demonstrate, presented in the below book, that a great many psychological issues can form as a result of chronic porn use. The following article describes what’s called pornosexuality, or a term for those who’ve had their sexual process distorted through pornography, making them incapable of experiencing normal sex with another person.
Video: “Trauma Not Transformed Is Trauma Transferred”
(Alanna Ketler) “Trauma not transformed is trauma transferred.” It is important to know that there are many different forms of trauma, not necessarily what you might expect — be it a car accident, a soldier on the front line or sexual abuse. We can become traumatized in many ways; we often carry our trauma as wounding from our childhood. Even those who think they had a fairly decent upbringing could still carry some trauma within them, to varying degrees.
The Five Most Desirable Male Entities Used in Female Pornography, According to Google
(Justin Deschamps) An archetype is a term referring to an influence on consciousness that crosses cultural divides. For instance, the fact men and women seek each other out for the purpose of sex, romance, and fellowship is an archetypal human experience—it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you believe, the drive to pair-bond is a human drive. Psychologically, archetypes have an instinctual or biological aspect, wherein certain drives are “hardwired” in the human psyche, such as the desire to survive, to love and be loved, and to seek out joy and play. Within human sexuality, there are ancient drives that influence both men and women.
5 Virtues of Calm Minds
(Exploring Your Mind) A calm mind sees the world with greater clarity and perspective. It’s possible to put aside anxious or irrational thoughts to make better decisions.