There are an infinite amount of stimuli in the world around us. With limited mental resources we can't possibly focus on all of them, nor do we need to. Because of this, our body and brain have a method to tune out stimuli that we don't need to pay attention to. ...
Have you ever had the experience where you were introduced to something you'd never heard of only to later find that you are seeing and hearing it everywhere? Perhaps someone introduced you to a new food dish that you'd NEVER heard before and now it seems that everyone is eating it? Don't worry, your...
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...
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 our brain when we remove this stimulation? What is the...
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 other's yawns. One word: Empathy.
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 far more critically than any other organism on the planet, our basic reactions to the simple aspects of living on the planet are driven by...
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 to find an answer.
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 to maximize returns by considering the decision of the counterpart.
In the context of a hyper-active world in which people are often running in many directions at once, text messaging appears to be a viable way for people to not just remain in touch with each other but actually increase their social productivity. Perhaps for a new form of communication (text messaging), for...
Violence sells but many fear it may negatively impact those who partake in watching violent movies, television shows, and especially video games. It seems plausible that if violence in fact increases brand awareness when combined with video games that we will see more violent video games capitalizing on in-game advertisement. Is this a bad...