psychology
2023-10-24 @ 12.26.11 ∈ In English
(Lots of rambling about experiments, but the description in the quote I picked does feel familiar, tee-he.)
Déjà vu – a window on the past and a key to human survival | Aeon Essays
Déjà vu occurs when there is a hiccup in the system, and we notice the pull on our attention; it grabs hold of our focus, allowing us to catch a quick glimpse of our memory’s operation occurring in slow motion. What would ordinarily take place quickly beneath the surface […] suddenly has a light shining on the spot where the halt occurred, where the retrieval piece was not successful, and we find ourselves in a heightened state of searching our memory, trying to find out why the situation feels so familiar.
2023-10-12 @ 19.18.30 ∈ In English
How morbid curiosity can lead people to conspiracy theories
Engaging with frightening media and the emotions it creates in a safe setting can help people alleviate anxiety and build psychological resilience. However, our recent research, published in the British Journal of Psychology, shows that a heightened interest in learning about threats can also lead people to be interested in less constructive types of stories: conspiracy theories.
2023-09-14 @ 13.49.13 ∈ In English
People with dyslexia can bring unique strengths and advantages to the workplace
People with dyslexia […] have above-average problem-solving skills, and are skilled at thinking creatively and coming up with abstract and unique ideas—all of which results in a more innovative work environment. [They] are often resilient and persevering because of their experience overcoming challenges and barriers.
2023-09-14 @ 13.43.13 ∈ In English
Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: How to help your child take risks at the park
Outdoor experiences are particularly good places to develop skills around risk because they are not a controlled environment. For example, no two trees are the same to climb and conditions can vary depending on the weather.
2023-08-20 @ 9.46.33 ∈ In English
Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
[Mindfulness's] focus on the individual's attention makes major structural social problems, such as the attention economy, a matter for the individual rather than something that we need to solve together. This criticism has also been raised in the context of workplace stress, where employees with stress are offered a course in mindfulness rather than changing working conditions.
2023-08-17 @ 13.39.06 ∈ Suomeksi
2023-07-27 @ 21.25.33 ∈ In English
‘Is the doggy angry?’ Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions
The results revealed that four-year-old children rated angry dogs to be in a more positive mood than the older children and adults did, even if these youngest kids were experienced with dogs. The six-year-olds, if experienced with dogs, were as good as adults at identifying dog emotions from photos.
