Following on from our overview of the work of Carl Jung and his contribution to psychology (which you can read here, if you haven’t already), today we’ll be getting to know another pillar of the field in Sigmund Freud and his many contributions to the sciences of the mind. Sigmund Freud’s Key Theories One of […]
Carl Jung was an early supporter of Sigmund Freud because of their shared interest in the unconscious. He was an active member of the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society (formerly known as the Wednesday Psychological Society). When the International Psychoanalytical Association formed in 1910 Jung became president at the request of Freud. However in 1912 while on […]
Self-concept is our personal knowledge of who we are, encompassing all of our thoughts and feelings about ourselves physically, personally, and socially. Self-concept also includes our knowledge of how we behave, our capabilities, and our individual characteristics. Our self-concept develops most rapidly during early childhood and adolescence, but self-concept continues to form and change over […]
FOMO, or the “fear of missing out” only came into the popular lexicon in recent years, but it’s always been a part of our culture. You could feel like you’ve been ostracized if you can’t go to an event with friends, and know you’ll see them posting about the fun they’re having without you on […]
A person who is gender fluid is flexible in regard to the sex with which they identify. They believe that gender is non-binary, meaning that not all humans fit squarely into either the male or female category. Gender, then, is different from biological sex, which refers to the genitalia with which you are born. The […]
Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. An individual with body dysmorphic disorder is overly preoccupied with what are perceived as gross imperfections in their appearance and spends an hour or more every day thinking about the way they look. In reality, the imperfections are imagined or only slight and barely noticed by […]
If you’ve ever asked yourself the above question, you will probably receive one of two responses: Yes, people choose to be gay. They are making an immoral choice, which government should discourage. Or – no, sexual preference is biologically determined. Government should protect gay people from discrimination because homosexuality is an unalterable aspect of their […]
Psychology has studied the laws of attraction for at least half a century, and some of the findings might surprise you. We often think that how attractive we are is just about physical appearance. We assume that we’re either a good-looking person or we aren’t. We assume that we are doomed to be found unattractive […]
Sometimes you don’t need to change drastically to have a better life. In fact, getting better every day can help you become a better person. If you feel that your bad habits are not contributing to your life, it’s time to take a step back. Adopt the following attitudes to help you move forward. 1. […]
The First time most of us have heard the term Munchausen by proxy, and least in my case, was because of the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case and most recent if in Tate Taylor’s Ma. However, how many of us really know about this specific syndrome. I am a double major, and I have a joint humanities […]
Generally speaking, people are more concerned about their image, their reputation. We wonder what people will think of us if we do this or that or if we wear this or that outfit. We are afraid that others will point the finger at us and underestimate us. That’s why we will talk about the expression […]
Personality disorders are classified and defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as mental illnesses. Difficulty coping with normal stress and trouble forming relationships with family, friends, and coworkers may all be indications of a personality disorder. Those who struggle with a personality disorder often don’t enjoy social […]
