Category: Psychology
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Intimum Thoughts: Psychology and Poetry – How verse can lead to the Self
Psychology Poetry Snapshots by Intimum Spyridon Kakos Abstract: Psychology poetry can transform a person and help us see what we already feel. Through verse, we can explore the Self. Art allows us to express deep feelings that remain unspoken, especially the ones related to the abysmal foundation of our being. There is science backing all…
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Harmonia Psychologica
Thrilled to announce that a dedicated psychology-related portal is now live. Visit http://harmoniapsychologica.com !! Psychology of the self is of fundamental importance. In today’s era of information and fast pace, we are more isolated than ever. We need to pause and get to know our self so that we can better communicate with everyone else…
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Without pauses...
Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests that musical engagement could be a powerful, enjoyable tool for supporting cognitive resilience in aging. (1) Music. As part of the cosmos. As part of our self. The world moves in sync…
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The dark self…
Both world history and everyday life are full of examples of people acting ruthlessly, maliciously, or selfishly. In psychology as well as in everyday language, we have diverse names for the various dark tendencies human may have, most prominently psychopathy (lack of empathy), narcissism (excessive self-absorption), and Machiavellianism (the belief that the ends justify the…
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Together in misery…
Researchers say it may seem contradictory that a means of generalizing to people at large is used when reflecting on one's most personal and idiosyncratic experiences. To cope with negative experiences or to share an insight, people often use the word "you" rather than "I". "It's something we all do as a way to explain…
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