Imitation: The Oldest way of Learning, still valid in Education
Monkey see, monkey do. We aren’t just monkeys, but a learning technique they used – learning by observation – still is one of the most…
Monkey see, monkey do. We aren’t just monkeys, but a learning technique they used – learning by observation – still is one of the most…
Psychological richness is 1 of 3 primary components of a good life[1] and overall well-being. The other 2 are eudaimonia and hedonia. Eudaimonia (pronounced U-die-mow-nee-ya)…
When you imagine a meme, many of you might imagine a funny image with text related to a moment in the universe with some clear…
People go to extreme lengths to counter loneliness. They hug clothes in a closet, talk to themselves and toys, fall in love with an avatar…
All of our perceptions may be biased & inaccurate. Our brains evolved in a very different context for hundreds of thousands of years. Evolution made …
Assuming 2021 turns out better, what bad habits and thinking patterns would you leave behind in 2020? There are habits that take a toll on …
Without taking an Intelligence Quotient test, what traits, thoughts patterns, or behaviors would a high IQ person show? When we observe or interact with people, …
Social capital is a collection of people networks and relationships connected by shared norms/ideas, values, and behavior that facilitate co-operation & growth. These networks are …
Free online access to quality health information is nothing short of amazing, but it does create an unfortunate problem. What is health anxiety? When it …
According to WHO, with over 300 million people deemed clinically obese, obesity[1] has reached epidemic proportions. We are in a ‘weight-watching’ culture where we give …
Here’s how to say sorry and mean it, according to research. It will help you make an apology your partner deserves and hopes for. How …
Have you wondered what makes people ruder or meaner on the internet? Why do people resort to aggressive remarks, harshly criticize opinions, and fight over …
Over a decade ago, we saw an uptick in people learning over the internet. The very possibility of exchanging information and connecting with others over …
Many of us want to improve memory for many reasons – to get more out of life, move ahead in jobs, ace exams, counter memory …
While trying to find happiness, many lose motivation because they keep trying and failing. The act of finding happiness itself leads to unhappiness by reminding …
We are lucky that our brains are readily capable of learning new things by design. Even when we are not motivated? We grow about 700 …
Have you watched TV shows where geniuses quickly hack their way to build a prototype of a fancy piece of machinery from scrap? Or combine …
There is a lot of talk about the benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation. It’s almost common knowledge that mindfulness can positively affect our emotions …
If someone told you that you could increase mental peace while you sit in a forest doing nothing, would you believe them? Idly looking at …
People try to make sense of their experiences. Some of that sense-making is pseudoscientific. The Sense-making fulfills psychological needs. That creates an emotional attachment to …