Psychology
Unmasking Deepfakes: Can Humans Spot Artificial Speech?
Detecting deepfakes isn't as easy as it seems, according to a recent PLOS ONE study. This unique research explores humans' ability to identify artificially generated speech in languages beyond English, a first-of-its-kind investigation.
Kate Yakimchuk research deepfake brain 21 August 2023
Denial as a self-defense mechanism: How denying the reality can protect someone's feelings
Denial is a psychological self-defense mechanism that serves as a way for individuals to cope with distressing or uncomfortable situations, thoughts, or emotions by refusing to acknowledge their existence or significance. It operates as a protective barrier that shields individuals from the full impact of reality, allowing them to temporarily avoid feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, or shame.
Kate Yakimchuk self-defence denial personality 21 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: Why You Need to Separate from Parents
Separation is necessary because it leads to the ability to distinguish yourself, your feelings and desires from others, to understand what belongs to you and what belongs to your mother or partner. After separation, a psychic space arises inside that allows you to accept and love yourself.
Diana Dashkevich parenting children family mental health facts 21 August 2023
Music study can improve your well-being: A study on mind-healing abilities of music
Music can heal your heart, and music education can make your life better. A recent USC study sheds light on the positive impact of music education on adolescents, extending beyond enhanced brain neural connections to actually boosting their overall well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk research music well-being 20 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a disorder in which arithmetic is difficult or not given at all, other mathematical areas with normal intelligence. Simply put, a person with dyscalculia is unable to count.
Diana Dashkevich brain personality facts 20 August 2023
People can lie to themselves: The main signs
Lots of people prefer to lie to themselves as long as it can protect their feelings. Understanding when a person is lying to themselves involves recognizing subtle signs of self-deception and examining their behavior and thought patterns.
Kate Yakimchuk lie protection personality defense 20 August 2023
Our morals change while we're learning: A study on complex moral choices and people's nature
While most people know how morals work, they still tend to choose self-benefiting options. New research from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience explores how the brain handles morally conflicting choices during learning.
Kate Yakimchuk research morals personality 20 August 2023
Group bullying activates brain reward centers: A new study on group violence and its motivations
Have you even witnessed groups of rivals bullying each other? A study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University sheds light on why humans readily engage in harming individuals from opposing groups.
Kate Yakimchuk research bullying violence 20 August 2023
Why some people stay immature for life: People are complicated
Several factors can contribute to why some individuals appear to remain immature even as they grow older. Immaturity in adulthood can manifest in various ways, including emotional, social, and cognitive aspects.
Kate Yakimchuk immaturity personality character 20 August 2023
People see social situations similarly: A new study on how people's understanding of social situations works
You might think that everyone has their unique point of view, but our brains seem to process lots of things similarly. A recent study from the University of Turku in Finland has revealed that diverse individuals exhibit similar brain activity when processing social situations.
Kate Yakimchuk research society communication brain 20 August 2023
You're being used: How to understand the main signs that someone uses you
Have you ever got a feeling that a certain person only calls you when they need a favor? Recognizing when you're being used in a relationship or situation is important for maintaining your well-being and setting healthy boundaries.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation personality character tips 20 August 2023
Manipulation with guilt: The main signs of playing the victim card
Manipulating others with guilt involves using emotional tactics to make someone feel responsible for a particular situation or outcome, even if they are not truly at fault. Guilt manipulation is a form of psychological control that can exploit someone's sense of empathy, compassion, or obligation.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation personality guilt communication 20 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a disorder in which it is difficult for a person to learn to read and write and then use these skills. For example, he can confuse and swap letters when writing, have difficulty understanding long words, read and write very slowly, and quickly get tired of these activities.
Diana Dashkevich brain facts studying 20 August 2023
Hunger and anger: How hunger correlates with increased aggression in people
Have you ever noticed that some people become more aggressive when they're hungry? New research reveals that the phenomenon of becoming "hangry" – a combination of hunger and anger – is indeed rooted in reality, with hunger strongly linked to feelings of anger and irritability.
Kate Yakimchuk research hunger anger aggression 19 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Alexithymia
Alexithymia is difficulty identifying and verbally describing one's own emotions and feelings, as well as the feelings of others.
Diana Dashkevich emotions mental health facts 19 August 2023
How to recognize manipulation: The main signs
Understanding when someone is manipulating you can be challenging, as manipulators often use subtle tactics to achieve their goals. Whether this person understands that they manipulate you or not, it's up to you to recognize and stop it.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation guilt signs personality communication 19 August 2023
Good relationships make your physically healthier: A new study on brain and body connection
Our brain and our mental health can impact our physical health drastically, even more than we used to think. New research indicates that the way you feel about your close relationships can impact your body's functioning.
Kate Yakimchuk research relationship health 19 August 2023
Witnessing sibling abuse leads to mental issues: A new study on domestic violence and its effects
People might not hit their kids, but still damage them mentally - a new study says. A recent national study conducted by the University of New Hampshire reveals that children who witness abuse of a sibling by a parent can suffer similar levels of trauma as those who witness violence between parents.
Kate Yakimchuk research children violence family 19 August 2023
Empathy boosts creativity: A new study on how teaching kids empathy affects their creativity
Creativity can change someone's life, and sometimes pretty unobvious things can boost your child's creativity skills. New research from the University of Cambridge indicates that teaching children to empathize with others can lead to improvements in their creativity and potentially other positive learning outcomes.
Kate Yakimchuk research creativity empathy 19 August 2023
Managing finances together can make your marriage stronger: A new study on how money affect your marriage
While money can't buy you love or happiness, it's way easier to build a happy life with your favorite person when you have them. New research clearly shows that married couples who decide to manage their finances together tend to have stronger relationships and have fewer issues because of money.
Kate Yakimchuk research marriage money relationship 18 August 2023