Psychology Archives

Understanding the Psychology of Learning

How do we learn? What are the processes that allow us to encode knowledge into the brain? Psychologists conceptualize three stages of learning: 1) encoding, 2) consolidation, and 3) retrieval. At the encoding stage, the brain creates mental representations of the information. Then, it consolidates it by transferring it from short-term to long-term memory. Finally, it cements the knowledge to make it available for retrieval. Learn more about the psychology of learning, what happens at each stage, and how new information is embedded in the brain at the cellular level.

Why the Idea of “Finding Oneself” Is Limiting

Are you on a journey of self-discovery? Do you want to find yourself and your identity? According to The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, the idea of “finding oneself” may actually be counterintuitive. Author Mark Manson says that labeling yourself puts you in a box and limits your opportunities and growth. Instead, Manson says, you should let go of your identity altogether. Keep reading to learn why Mark Manson says you should stop labeling your identity.

How to Distinguish Dependency Disorder From Love

What is dependency disorder? Why is it sometimes confused with love? A common myth about love is that it is the same as dependency. However, dependency is a disorder in which the need for nurture takes over your life. Dependency disorder is parasitic, not leaving room for freedom. True love is interdependence, a healthy dynamic that thrives on freedom. Keep reading to learn more about dependency disorder and how it is different from love.

Luck and Success: Succeeding by a Roll of the Dice

What role does luck play in success? Do you tend to attribute your own successes to luck or effort? People often overestimate the influence of effort in success. Though hard work, skill, and intelligence are often necessary first steps toward success, they rarely account for runaway success, which is far more often due to luck—a positive rare event plus a lack of negative rare events. In today’s article, we’ll talk about luck and success—how huge of a role luck plays in bestowing success and why we often mistake it for skill.

Story Marketing: The Selling Power of Storytelling

What is story marketing? How can telling a good story make your marketing strategy more effective? Story marketing uses good storytelling to make a marketing strategy more compelling. Information about the product or idea is subtly woven into a gripping narrative that grabs people’s attention. If your story is interesting or exciting enough, people will retell it to their friends and family—and they’ll pass on information about your product or idea in the process. Find out how to create an effective story marketing strategy below.

Solution-Based Therapy: A Tool to Facilitate Change

What is solution-based therapy? How does it differ from other forms of psychotherapy? Unlike many forms of therapy, solution-based therapy doesn’t look into the past. Instead, it focuses on the problem at hand. It helps you identify solutions by answering specific questions. Read more to learn about solution-based therapy.

The Power of Positive Thoughts: Believe and Succeed

Do you believe that you can manifest reality with your thoughts? How do thoughts influence one’s personality and life experiences? Your thoughts are powerful—they dictate the type of life you lead, the kind of person you are, and the experiences you have. Your thoughts can create or change the conditions around you. You can think yourself into or out of a situation. Here is how you can embrace the power of positive thoughts to change yourself and your life for the better.

Improve Your Learning Retention: Retrieval Practice

What’s the best way to practice memory retention? How do you improve the accuracy and the speed with which you recall information? The most effective way to improve learning retention is through retrieval practice. Retrieval is any exercise that requires you to recall the information or skill you’ve learned. Retrieval practice can take the form of a classroom quiz, self-testing with flashcards, and making up your own questions about key concepts to test yourself later. Learn more about how to improve learning retention using retrieval practice.

Acceptance of Reality Is a Key to Mental Health

How is acceptance of reality related to mental wellness? What if you have a distorted perception of reality? You live according to what you believe to be true. If you have a distorted perception of truth, you live out of sync with reality. According to psychiatrist M. Scott Peck, living according to a belief system that doesn’t align with reality is the basis of most mental illnesses. That’s why acceptance of reality is so important. Continue reading to learn how acceptance of reality is a key to mental health.

Practical Value in Marketing: Useful Products Sell

What is practical value in marketing? How can you effectively provide value for your customers? A key aspect of contagious products and ideas is that they are useful to the customer. You can add practical value to your product or idea by creating an amazing discount, or by providing useful information for your customers once they’ve brought your product. Keep reading for more about practical value in marketing.