Psychology
Self-directed ageism: Unraveling its mechanics and origins
Older individuals are no strangers to ageism, regularly facing unwarranted assumptions and jests about their advancing years. Surprisingly, this ageist attitude can even extend inwardly, as a novel study suggests.
Kate Yakimchuk ageism age research self-esteem self-perception 23 July 2023
Infants' memory of faces remains intact, mask or no mask: New research
In response to concerns about the impact of widespread face-masking during the pandemic on infant development, a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis, set out to explore how babies between 6 and 9 months old remember and recognize faces, even when masked. Using advanced eye tracking technology, the team delved into how masks might influence infants' facial recognition abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk research children memory brain 23 July 2023
How to end a relationship without offending a person: Tips that might help
Ending communication with someone without offending them requires tact, empathy, and respect. If you don't want to communicate with someone anymore, it's not always because they are bad people, so they don't deserve to be treated so.
Kate Yakimchuk communication break up friendship 23 July 2023
How to talk to a friend in a bad mood: Support and boundaries
When a friend is in a bad mood, effective communication becomes essential to show empathy, support, and understanding. Even when you want to support your friend, it's often hard to do it correctly.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship support personal boundaries communication 23 July 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What Types of Temperament Are There
Temperament (from Latin temperamentum - the proper ratio of parts) - the individual characteristics of a person that determine the dynamics of his behavior and mental processes.
Diana Dashkevich mental health temperament life facts 23 July 2023
Children benefit from pretend games: Learning new skills
Pretend play, often seen as a huge part of child development, has been linked to various skills that can help children in the future. It might be even more beneficial to children's development than we thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research children development games upbringing 23 July 2023
How loneliness affects your sleep patterns: It's bigger than you think
Loneliness can have a significant impact on sleep patterns and quality. It's not only about sleeping all day or staying up late - it has a complex nature.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns sleep loneliness 23 July 2023
Avoid damaging your children's mental health: The harmful effects of corporal punishment
It's widely understood that corporal punishment is not an effective method of disciplining children, but the extent of the damage it can cause is often underestimated. Mental damage can be even more destructive, especially for children.
Kate Yakimchuk corporal punishment research children upbringing mental health 23 July 2023
Why some people find it so hard to fall asleep in time: Bad sleeping habits
Have you ever wondered why so many people prefer to stay up late rather than go to bed earlier? It's not only about insomnia - there are more psychological issues behind it.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns sleep insomnia habits 23 July 2023
Self-love and self-hatred: Fuel for changing yourself
Some people prefer to change due they love themselves, others strongly dislike who they are. Both self-love and self-hatred can potentially serve as motivators for change, but they have distinct effects and implications.
Kate Yakimchuk personality self care self-love self-hatred mental health 23 July 2023
Sometimes protective parenting can actually be good: Unexpected research results
Most people already know that overprotective parenting can damage a child's social life and proper development, but there might also be some benefits of it. Active and caring parenting can have a lasting impact on children's health and well-being, according to a recent study conducted at the University of Georgia.
Kate Yakimchuk research parenting children health development 23 July 2023
Important to Know: How to Understand that a Child Needs a Psychologist
A child psychologist is a specialist who provides psychological assistance to children and studies the functioning of the psyche, taking into account their age characteristics.
Diana Dashkevich children child care mental health psychotherapy 23 July 2023
Where the knowledge is hidden: More information on how our brain collects and stores knowledge
Have you ever wondered in which part of your brain all your knowledge lies? A groundbreaking study by neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center has challenged a century-old understanding of the brain's auditory lexicon, the catalog of verbal language.
Kate Yakimchuk research learning foreign languages brain brain damage 22 July 2023
Mental imagery helps teens to fight bad thoughts: A new study
Imagination is a powerful tool, and sometimes it can help you go through lots of bad things. A recent study from Oregon State University revealed that for adolescents caught in negative thought spirals, focusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than using verbal thoughts.
Kate Yakimchuk depression imagination therapy research teenagers 22 July 2023
Why achieving long-term goals is hard: Patience and instant gratifications
Would you rather achieve your goals quickly, putting all your effort in it, or slowly, but without struggling? Lots of people prefer the first option, because that's how our psychology works.
Kate Yakimchuk goals personality inspiration 22 July 2023
Identifying a liar: Personality traits that are common for liars and cheaters
Identifying personality traits common among liars can be challenging, as dishonesty is not solely determined by personality but is influenced by various factors, including situational context and individual motivations. However, some personality traits are often associated with a higher likelihood of engaging in deceptive behavior.
Kate Yakimchuk lie communication personality 22 July 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: Why You Should Put Your Phone Away Before Sleep
The phone is an important gadget that we use for communication, entertainment, and even work. In the article we will tell you why the phone before bedtime is a habit that is unhealthy.
Diana Dashkevich phone sleep habits sleep patterns mental health facts 22 July 2023
Ghosting affects brains more than you might think: How ignoring people destroys them
Ghosting is pretty widespread nowadays, because many individuals assume that ignoring someone is not as rude as ending the relationship completely. In fact, ghosting can affect an individual's brain a lot - probably even more than you might think.
Kate Yakimchuk research ghosting ignore communication mental health 22 July 2023
Support actually helps to decrease depression rates: When it's not just words
Nowadays, most people know that support actually helps to fight depression, but depressed people often feel like it won't help, so they don't look for it. In fact, support can even help people who are genetically prone to depression.
Kate Yakimchuk depression mental health support research 22 July 2023
How airplane noises disrupt your sleep: The effects of noise pollution
Have you ever wondered what background sounds are the worst for your sleep? A new study claims that airplane sounds can affect your sleep way more than we used to think, and therefore damage your mental and physical health.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep sleep patterns noise research mental health 22 July 2023