Categoria: International
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The Groundbreaking Case Study of Patient H.M.
(with italian translation) Reading time: 6 minutes Henry Gustav Molaison, or “H.M.,” is one of the most studied case histories in neuroscience and psychology for his remarkable contribution to the study of memory functioning and organization in the brain. For over five decades, from the medical surgery he underwent in 1953 until his death in…
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The Psychology of Control
Reading time: 5 minutes Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did that happen to me?” after going through a difficult experience, such as failing at something or not receiving the response you were hoping for? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. People tend to look for explanations for events, especially when they…
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Compensating for the Natural Decline in Executive Functions: The Role of Physical Exercise
Reading time: 5 minutes As we grow older, it’s normal to notice small changes in how our minds work. Maybe it takes a bit longer to make decisions, or it’s harder to stay focused or remember things. These changes are often linked to something called executive functions, that are mental skills that help us plan,…
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Attachment Styles and Adult Relationships: How Early Bonds Shape Emotional Life
Reading time: 6 minutes IntroductionOur earliest relationships with primary caregivers play a critical role in shaping how we connect with others throughout life. This process is central to attachment theory, a foundational concept in developmental psychology. The attachment patterns developed in childhood do not simply fade away. They continue to influence emotional intimacy, trust, and…
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Developmental Dyslexia: A breakdown of debating theories and possible interventions
Reading time: 5 minutes Developmental dyslexia is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting up to 10% of children. Dyslexia can turn school into a frustrating experience and make every day reading tasks feel overwhelming. But what causes it? And how can we help those who struggle with it? Over the years, researchers have…
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WRITE IT OUT: JOURNALING AS A TOOL FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Reading time: 6 minutes In a world that never slows down, keeping our emotions in check isn’t always easy. However, what if there was a simple yet scientifically proven method to help us regain control over our emotions and clear mental clutter? Enter journaling, a practice that has been shown to improve emotional balance and…
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SCAPEGOAT CHILD
Reading time: 5 minutes Dysfunctional families are marked by unhealthy dynamics that influence the emotional, through this, psychological, and behavioral development of children, often shaping their self-perception, relationships, and coping mechanisms throughout life. During childhood, those children often take on some common roles, which influence their relationships with both parents and siblings. One of them…
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Availability heuristic: how our brains trick us into misjudging danger
Reading time: 4 minutes What do you think is more dangerous flying in an airplane or driving a car? Most people, recalling dramatic plane crashes from the news, would say flying. However, statistics show that car accidents cause far more deaths than plane crashes. When we need to quickly assess the risk or urgently make…
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The Flynn Effect: Rising IQ Scores and What They Mean for Society
Reading time: 5 minutes For decades, psychologists have observed a fascinating trend: IQ scores have been steadily increasing across generations. This phenomenon, known as the Flynn Effect, was named after James R. Flynn, a researcher who extensively studied and popularized it. While the rise in intelligence test scores has been widely documented, the reasons behind…
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Parental Phubbing
Reading time: 5 minutes Introduction: Phubbing is a recent phenomenon which refers to individuals ignoring others in their presence because they are too preoccupied with their mobile phone. Parental phubbing is when this occurs in parents towards their children, ignoring them by being on their phone instead of interacting. This may also involve being distracted…
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