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Psychology is the science that studies the behavior and mind of humans. In their observable behavior it looks at what people do and how they do it. Aside from this, the inner processes are studied as well: how do people feel, what do they think and how do they arrive at their decisions? Literally psychology means ‘the study of the mind’, derived from Ancient Greek, where ‘psyche’ means ‘mind’ and ‘logos’ means ‘doctrine’.

Psychology is the science that studies the behavior and mind of humans. In their observable behavior it looks at what people do and how they do it. Aside from this, the inner processes are studied as well: how do people feel, what do they think and how do they arrive at their decisions? Literally psychology means ‘the study of the mind’, derived from Ancient Greek, where ‘psyche’ means ‘mind’ and ‘logos’ means ‘doctrine’.

By describing and understanding human behavior, psychology also wants to try to predict human behavior. This is easier to do with more general characteristics at a group level than it is on an individual level. It is therefore concerned with the study and understanding of both groups and individuals. This includes looking at what people have in common and what distinguishes them from each other, and what is considered problematic behavior.

There are three main themes within psychology: neuropsychology, which deals with the function of the brain, clinical psychology, which deals with deviant behavior that is considered undesirable by patient or environment, and industrial & organizational psychology, which deals with the individual and joint operation and performance of people in work situations. All in all, psychology is an important discipline that allows us to understand ourselves better through different lines of approach, both as individuals and as a group.

What are the most known and used models and methods? What are their success stories and what are best practices for applying them? These articles are about powerful psychology tools and methods that can help you achieve your goals and better understand the different aspects of psychology.

Operant Conditioning (Skinner)

August 13th, 2023

Operant Conditioning: this article provides a practical explanation of the Operant Conditioning by Burrhus F. Skinner. This article contains the explanantion of what is Operant Conditioning (definition and origin), an example, the difference with classical conditioning, and the main idea…

Jungian Archetypes explained

August 9th, 2023

Jungian Archetypes: this article describes the Jungian Archetypes, developed by Carl Jung in a practical way. Next to what these archetypes rae, this article also higlights the relationship with automatic behaviour, the five basic archetypes and the other archetypes.…

Jung Personality Types explained

August 9th, 2023

Jung Personality Types: this article explains the concept of the Jung Personality Types, developed by Carl Jung in a practical way. Next to what it is (origin), this article highlights also the sense and nonsense of personality tests, why…

Theory of Mind (ToM) explained

August 8th, 2023

Theory of Mind (ToM): this article explains the Theory of Mind (ToM) in a practical way. The article contains the definition of this term, information about the origin and development of the theory, and a practical example. Enjoy reading! What…

Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS)

August 2nd, 2023

Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS): this article explains the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), developed by Sonja Lyubomirsky in a practical way. Other highlights include: what happiness is, how to enhance it and strategies to sustain it. Lastly, you can download…

Cognitive Learning Theory

July 29th, 2023

Cognitive Learning: in this article the Cognitive Learning Theory will be explained in a practical way. It covers what cognitive learning theory is, what its key factors are, what the main components of cognitivism are, what the stages of knowledge…

Resilience building

July 27th, 2023

Resilience building: this article explains what resilience building is and why it can help you in your personal and professional life. The article contains some examples of situations in which resilience is important and practical tips to get started with…

Cognitive Restructuring (CR)

July 27th, 2023

Cognitive Restructuring: this article explains Cognitive Restructuring (CR) in a practical way. The article further contains the general definition of Cogntive Restructuring, practical examples and the steps involved. After reading it, you will understand the basics of this stress management…

Confabulation explained

July 26th, 2023

Confabulation: This article explains confabulation in a practical way. It covers the meaning and definition of confabulation. After reading it you will understand the basics of this concept from neuropsychology. Enjoy reading! What is confabulation? The definition of confabulation Confabulation…

PANAS Scale Test

July 19th, 2023

PANAS Scale Test: this article explains the PANAS Scale test, developed by David Watson, Lee Anna Clark and Auke Tellegen in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the Terms and items, it’s relation…

Sigmund Freud Theory of Personality

July 4th, 2023

Sigmund Freud Theory of Personality: this article provides a practical explanation of the Sigmund Freud Theory of Personality. This article highlights besides what this theory is also the development of Psychological Stages and Libido, the Talk therapy, the dream…

Psychological Capital (PsyCap)

July 3rd, 2023

Psychological capital: This article explains the concept of psychological capital in a practical way. The article contains the definition of the term, followed by a detailed explanation of the components of this concept and tips on how to work on…
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