Understanding The Psychological Autopsy

Whereas a medical autopsy is essentially a physical examination of the deceased, a psychological autopsy is essentially a mental state examination of the deceased. This article addresses the circumstances in which a psychological autopsy might be appropriate, the kind of information it provides and the debate surrounding its validity.

Meet an American Genius - Dr. Maslow

Did you know that our brain works best - when it stops consciously controlling things, and let's things go on Auto-Pilot? Take notes - it is that critical.

EyeWitness Testimony: An Enduring Topic Of Psychological Enquiry

The study of eyewitness testimony can be traced back over 100 years. This article outlines how it all began and examines the most commonly researched areas of investigation.

How do You Know When You Forget Something if You Cannot Remember What You Are Looking For?

Have you ever had a conversation and you forgot something and wondered why you forgot that particular fact at all? Well even more interesting is that if you forgot the fact how did you even remember that you knew it in the first place you see?

Psychological Testing: A Brief But Useful Introduction

If you're serious about pursuing a career as a psychologist, there is a very good chance that you will have learn about and become comfortable with the concept of individual difference and psychological testing. The aim of this article, therefore, is to provide a brief but useful introduction to the two main types of testing that you need to be aware of.

Learning in Writing by Changing Perspectives

One way to learn through writing use to change perspectives. They say that when you teach, often the teacher gets as much out of it as the students. This is because when you were the student you are learning from the student's perspective; ah but when it is your turn to teach it, well that is a whole new ball game indeed.

Fringe Group Hate Towards Social Norms

What happens when a small segment of our society is outcast and feel alienated? Well, perhaps you have found yourself in such a group previously? Odd man out or involved in an activity, which was different from the norm?

Hats Off to Psychology Today !

Psychology Today told me I had OCD. OCD is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This is an invented disease that many people now seem to have resulting in increased therapy revenues. Fortunately my case was mild. I cured myself.

Controlling Anger

All of us get angry. Some of us get angry very often. Some are able to control the anger. Some of us express our anger freely, whereas some suppress it.

Human and Animal Reasoning and Similarities

Are humans so special and divine as depicted in religious doctrine? Or are humans and their brains built to function and reason similar to that of all higher order mammals and animals? The question itself is not new, indeed it has been discussed by philosophers throughout time.

Passion: Fire in Your Soul

Embrace your real passion. It will point to your life's work and your greatest happiness.

The Deep Theta Sound

What's the Deep Theta Sound and what is it for?

Bipolar Disorder: Knowing When More Help is Needed

Help with mental and emotional problems can come in many forms. It can be friends that keep you from feeling lonely. It can be inspiration from a spiritual leader. It can be talking things over with a counselor. Or it could be getting a prescription that helps relieve symptoms of problems. All of these are acceptable and functional ways of getting help.

Blended Realities of the Mind

Do you have re-occurring dreams? Do you ever wonder if you have these enough that you might start blending them with your reality?