Four independent sets of studies show that there is a link between analytical thinking and religious disbelief. The results of the studies are described briefly in this post. Continue reading
Category Archives: Psychology
Analytical Thinkers are More Skeptical About Religious Ideas, Research Shows
Posted in Intelligence, Personality Psychology, Psychology
Tagged analytical, paranormal ideas, religion, religious
Study: Higher Income is Related to Less Daily Sadness but Not More Daily Happiness
A new large-scale study of over 12,000 participants shows that higher income is associated with less daily sadness but not more daily happiness (Kushlev, Dunn, & Lucas, 2015). Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Mental Health, Psychology, Stress, Success, Well-being, Work Life
Don’t Fear Responsibility Because ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’
When we hold others responsible, we expect something from, and in order to expect something from others, we must trust and believe in them. We have to believe that they are capable of doing what we expect. Continue reading
Posted in Moral, Psychology, Relationships, Social Psychology
Tagged fear, responsibility, social relationships
Social Effectiveness Therapy Beats Social Anxiety, Study Shows
At some point in our lives, we all experience symptoms of anxiety. Public speaking or other unfamiliar situations can provoke natural feelings of anxiety. When these natural feelings turn into excessive anxiety and worry, they might be classified as an anxiety disorder.
Psychology Resources: List of Blogs, Databases, and Videos
Posted in Personal Development, Psychology, Self-help
Tagged databases, education, educational, personal development, psychology resources, research, self-help
The Saying ‘I Know How You Feel’ is Flawed, From a Psychologist’s Perspective

Is this girl angry or sad? It’s hard to tell.
Have you ever said to someone, “I know how you feel“? Well, I think most of us have at some point, but do we truly know how others feel, or is it just a saying that we use for better or worse? Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Emotions, Mental Health, Psychology, Therapy, Well-being
Tagged emotions, psychotherapy, therapy
Does Brain Training Work or is it a Waste of Time? This is What Research Shows
Brain training is a hot topic. It’s a million-dollar business and its popularity is still increasing. We have been interested in increasing people’s intelligence since the study of intelligence, but computerized brain training is a relatively new invention. Continue reading
Write Down Your Thoughts to Become More Mindful and Consciously Aware
Do you make shopping lists? Do you use your calendar for planning? Or do you otherwise tend to write down your thoughts? Good! Writing things down can help you become more mindful and consciously aware. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Behaviors, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Meditation, Memory, Personal Development, Psychology
Tagged mindfulness, shopping lists, writing