Understanding The Psychological Autopsy

Whereas a medical autopsy is essentially a physical examination of the deceased, a psychological autopsy is essentially a mental state examination of the deceased. This article addresses the circumstances in which a psychological autopsy might be appropriate, the kind of information it provides and the debate surrounding its validity.

Academic Referencing: An Essential Guide For Students

Many students underestimate the importance of referencing but from an academic perspective, referencing is vitally important. The cornerstone of any academic writing be it a term paper, essay, research project or dissertation is the dissemination of ideas. References, i.e., source material based on the views, opinions and research findings of others provide the conceptual framework necessary to engage in analytical debate. In addition to highlighting the importance of referencing, this article also highlights the most common referencing mistakes and where students can access the best free referencing resources.

How are ADD and ADHD Different?

Attention Deficit Disorder is a very complex, and often times misunderstood, disorder. Its basis is physiological, but it can have a host of ramifications that come along with it. That aside, what are the differences between ADD and ADHD?

Genetically Smarter Humans Should Not Have to Endure Incompetent Masses

There are all obviously humans amongst us who are much smarter than the average in the population and as we measure IQ tests we see that many of the smartest people are off the charges on the IQ tests. Yet in our society there are many people who are between 80 and 95 IQ and that is barely passable and you have to wonder how anyone can argue that some humans or genetically smarter than others.

Relation of Colour with Child Psychology

This time I am presenting in front of you all the relation of colour with child psychology. I hope that this article would be appreciated by every reader.

Aggressive and Non-Aggressive Juvenile Fire Setters

There appear to be two types of juvenile fire setters: Aggressive and non-aggressive. Assessment is the key to designing interventions. Early interventions are essential. Interventions may involve the family and trauma issues.

Lucky Lance Lives Life

Have you ever noticed that certain people with certain names have similar personalities? Perhaps you have and perhaps you've read articles or research on this. I have noticed that people with the name Lance seem to live their life with excitement, challenge and often competition. Why does a person's name reflect their personality?

Forensic Psychology: Key Historical Figures

To fully appreciate a subject it's important to be aware of the key historical figures who helped shape its identity. This article identifies a number of individuals who did just that within the field of forensic psychology.

Adolescence: A Sine Quo'on Of One's Life

Adolescence is like a bridge between the stage of infancy and adulthood. It is during this stage of adolescence that varied changes takes place in one’s body both physical and psychological

Is Perception Reality?

When it comes to our perceptive filters, we should think of our minds as engines for our bodies. What kind of fuel we put into our engines is all about our perceptive filters. Whether or not our fuel is clogged by air bubbles or if its high octane all depends on our ability to question our biases, think a little more critically, and try and tune out negative and unconstructive thoughts and perceptions. If we focus on the positive comments, and the best of each situation, we could empower ourselves to realize that if perception is indeed reality, we can choose what kind of world we live in.

Our Four Temperaments, Aussie Style

The Myers-Briggs personality type indicator is world-renowned, but not always easy to understand by the general public. In 2005 an Australian-based indicator, based on the 4 temperaments, has joined the world: Dreamtime Personalities

My Myers-Briggs Rant

I'm just about to whack one of the sacred cows of the HR world, the Meyers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) test, so if you're a big fan of the MBTI you might want to quit now, or read on and flame me in the comments. People mis-use its dubious results to control the careers and futures of others, and treat. It's essentially the modern astrology; if the MBTI was ever of any value, it has long since outlived it and should be scrapped.

Personal Traits Towards Effective Counselling

What are the personal qualities associated with being an effective Counsellor? Counselling theorists and researchers have given this question much attention and research has identified a framework of personal skills which are shared among highly effective counsellors...

Prophetic Dream of Actual Princess: Dreaming of Princess Diana

There are future references in every dream because dreams come from the eternal side of the psyche. Where dreams originate, unity and oneness supercede all distinctions between self and other, and what we perceive as the past, the present and the future co-exist in an eternal Now. We all visit and directly experience this reality that the mystics write about in every dream we have and we do so every night of our lives!