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6 Tips That Will Help You Succeed With Your New Year’s Resolution

January 25, 2012
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6 Tips That Will Help You Succeed With Your New Year’s Resolution

If you're like 88% of the population you have failed at least one New Year's Resolution and being that February is right around the corner, you're probably already loathing in your failure or feel success slipping away. Don't let that happen, be a 22%er with these 6 easy tips to keep you moving...

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ADHD, Isolation Chambers, Mice and Brain Loss – The Psychology of Stimulation

November 14, 2011
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ADHD, Isolation Chambers, Mice and Brain Loss – The Psychology of Stimulation

This article delves into the depths of our brain to discuss the psychology of environmental stimulation and the possible effects this has on our brain's development. Can ADHD be explained, in part, by computers, MP3 players and video games? What happens to...

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Why is Yawning Contagious?

October 12, 2011
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Why is Yawning Contagious?

When I yawn you yawn. Hey, stop that, you're making me tired. Yawning is clearly contagious, but why? The following article digs deep into the studies that give us some insight to why we are prone to yawn in response to...

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The Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Tragedy Helps Demonstrate “Animal Instincts” in nature.

March 11, 2011
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The Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Tragedy Helps Demonstrate “Animal Instincts” in nature.

The human reaction to tragedy and the panic that ensues is an ancient biological response that is hardwired in our brain. In spite of our ability to think...

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Is Charlie Sheen Mentally Ill? You be the judge.

February 28, 2011
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Is Charlie Sheen Mentally Ill? You be the judge.

Charlie Sheen has been making the rounds on TV and Radio and seems to be coming off as if he's going crazy. Laymanpsych looks at his behaviors to attempt...

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The Bachelor Pad and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, ABC throws a new twist on the psychological classic

September 14, 2010
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The Bachelor Pad and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, ABC throws a new twist on the psychological classic

The prisoners dilemma sets the odds in the houses favor by pitting human nature vs human nature. Ultimately, humans typically fail but through a little experience it is possible...

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