Automatic Activation

The authors conducted the experiment in which one group of women was exposed to rape-related words and the other group was exposed to neutral words. Then the participants had to read the scenario about rape. The ambiguous scenario described the aggressiveness of man and the behaviour of woman who could possibly provoke the aggressive actions of man.

Creating the Counsellor Mindset: Part One

Counselling, Psychology and other professions which are involved with mental health-related therapies require a particular career blueprint which includes a variety of traits and skills. What is this blueprint? In a 4-article series, we depict the major areas which are responsible for building the effective counsellor's mindset. This is Part One.

Personality & Emotional Development

The question of personality is one of the central notions in the psychological science but it also deals with a lot of other sciences. The study of personality is interesting not only to scholars and scientists but to all of us as it’s a thing each of us possesses and can’t ignore.

Psychology

Special psychological importance attaches to those patterns of observed quality that are referred to the organism of the reporter.

Memory and Imagination

There is one important difference between memory, in the more precise meaning of the word, and mere imagination, which makes it desirable to devote a separate chapter to its study.

The Scientific Credibility of Forensic Psychology

As a forensic discipline, forensic psychology can be located within the broader discourse of forensic science. However, compared to other forensic specialisms e.g. forensic pathology, forensic odontology etc, forensic psychology is often seen as the poor relation. As with psychology in general, it is often perceived, particularly by those outside the discipline as soft or pseudo science. This article examines why this viewpoint prevails and what students studying the topic can do to address the issue.

The Keys to Successful Dating for Men

Dating has proven to be a good way to meet new friends, romances or even one's soul mate.

Success and Safety in Online Dating

Dating has proven to be a good way to meet new friends, romances or even one's soulmate.

Assessing Future Risk of Youth Violence

It is essential that youth-serving agencies use the most up to date tools to assess the risk of future youth violence. In this way they can ensure that at risk youth receive needed services to prevent future violence.

Self-Disclosure: Underpinnings and Applications

Are you a very important person? Sure you are. The reason for this answer is the same to almost everyone in this planet: we like talking about ourselves, we enjoy being listened, we praise our achievements, and we are very much into introspection. Although we are ultimately social beings, most humans are both consciously and subconsciously determined to improve themselves...

Why Diet Companies Will Go Out of Business - And Why They Should

Very few people realize that nearly 100% of people who lose weight through a diet program put that weight back on even more quickly than before. Read on to discover why our health departments are now saying that even healthy diets should be avoided.

What Is A Personality Theory And Why Would I Want To Know

When I tell people I'm a personality theorist, usually their eyes go flat. After all, it's not like I'm telling them I'm a mailman or a plumber. So what is a personality theory, and why would you want to know? A personality theory is a map of generalizations. About what? You and me, basically. And about groups of you's and me's. And about us all as a group. Why would you want to know this stuff anyway? The answer may surprise you.

A Special Bond Between Animals and Disabled Humans

Animals can be mysterious and unpredictable, but more and more animal behaviorists and others who work regularly with our nonhuman fellow beings are finding that many seem to have a special rapport with mentally or physically disabled people.

Development Of Psychology

Psychology as a science is developing with close connection with other sciences, but the greatest influence it suffers from is in sociological science.