(Exploring Your Mind) In order to fit in socially and be considered “normal” in our daily environment, we need to comply with certain unwritten “rules”. Therefore, we might choose the option of masking which can sometimes prove to be both a help and a hindrance.
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Friends Who Ghost You, Why Do They Do It?
(Exploring Your Mind) Ghosting (leaving someone without explanation) doesn’t only occur in romantic relationships. In fact, it’s also common among friends. Furthermore. it’s just as painful.
The Online Disinhibition Effect: Being Braver Online Than in Real Life
(Exploring Your Mind) Would you dare to express yourself in your work in the same way that you do on social media? Probably not. Furthermore, you probably wouldn’t want your boss to be able to access certain content that you share on your Facebook profile. However, why is it that you say certain things online that you wouldn’t ever do in real life? The answer lies in the online disinhibition effect.
Four Foods to Help Combat Tiredness and Fatigue
(Exploring Your Mind) There are some foods that can help you combat feelings of fatigue. In this article, we talk about four of them
How Pets Affect Your Health, According to Science
(Exploring Your Mind) It’s a proven fact that taking care of a dog, cat, or other species of animal is beneficial for you on many levels. As a matter of fact, there are several studies that analyze how your pets affect your health, and the results all agree that they improve both your life and your psychological well-being.
Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Brain
(Exploring Your Mind) Sometimes, when talking to a stranger you feel freer. Almost without knowing why, you find in that person from outside your environment, a figure in whom you might entrust certain things without fear of being judged. Has this ever happened to you?
Do Animals Hug Each Other?
(Exploring Your Mind) Have you ever wondered if all those viral images of animals hugging each other are real? Here are some clues to distinguishing the genuine ones.
The Fear of Disappointing Others
(Exploring Your Mind) We all feel the need to be accepted and recognized. However, you should never put yourself in the position of meeting others’ expectations to the detriment of yourself.
Sociopaths Frequently Succeed in Competitive Environments
(Exploring Your Mind) Sociopaths don’t mind lying or manipulating others if it achieves their goals, especially in competitive environments.
The Connection Between Cognitive Laziness and Social Media
(Exploring Your Mind) When you don’t make the effort to think and think critically, it’s easier for you to fall victim to certain false information. A position that means you’re more vulnerable to the kind of manipulation that the mainstream media perpetuates.
Atkinson’s Expectancy-Value Theory
(Exploring Your Mind) The value you place on your goals and the expectations you have determine your motivations, according to Atkinson’s theory.
Sleepwalking and Stress are Closely Related
(Exploring Your Mind) Intense emotions, such as anxiety and stress, are often behind the phenomena of sleepwalking. We’ve written this article so that you can learn a little more about this particular link.
Doctor P: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
(Exploring Your Mind) Doctor P was a musician who experienced certain difficulties with his perception of the world. However, since he was a sociable, outgoing guy with a great sense of humor, his problems went unnoticed for a long time.
Childhood Trauma Shows Up On Brain Scans
(Exploring Your Mind) Childhood trauma due to mistreatment, abuse, or neglect between the ages of four and seven makes a mark on the brain. In fact, scans and neurodiagnostic techniques reveal small alterations that explain the development of psychological disorders later on.
Signs of the Dark Triad of Personality
(Exploring Your Mind) When you see signs of the dark triad of personality in someone, you know you’re facing a highly dangerous person. They’re people who have no scruples in manipulating others, lying, and ignoring ethical and moral considerations in order to achieve their objectives.