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How Can Playing Action Video Games Train Your Mind to Make the Right Decisions Faster?

Computer & Video Games, Games, People & Society, Psychology /

Several studies have shown that playing video games on a regular basis may increase gray matter in your brain and boost connectivity since the gray matter is directly associated with muscle control, memories, perception, and even spatial navigation. But did you know, there are newer studies that show playing action video games helps train your […]

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What Happened to Milton Rokeach’s Jesus Experiment?

People & Society, Psychology /

The Jesus experiment of Rokeach happened in the latter part of the 1950s involving three psychiatric patients who were put to live together and firmly believed they were the Son of God, Jesus Christ. But what happened to this experiment? Milton Rokeach did not uncover anything grand about the Jesus experiment. He then concluded the

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What Do Metal and Classical Music Fans Have in Common?

Arts & Entertainment, Classical Music, Music & Audio, People & Society, Psychology, Rock Music /

While metal tends to be very loud and compressed, classical music has a more dynamic range. Aside from both being intrinsically melodic, there are actually various points where these two genres meet.  According to studies, researchers found out that people who like metal music are quite similar to people who like classical music. Both share

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Why Was the Hiccup Girl Sentenced to Life in Prison?

Crime & Justice, Law & Government, People & Society, Psychology /

Children who suffer traumatic events are often affected psychologically, but with proper acknowledgment and the right help, they become normal functioning adults. However, some can not cope with the traumas they experienced growing. These develop into psychological issues that manifest in different ways. One example is the case of Hiccup Girl. Jennifer Mee was known

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Why Do We Have A “Type”?

People & Society, Psychology, Social Sciences /

When we talk about attraction, we are pertaining to another individual’s specific interest or liking. There are five main determinants of attraction; physical attractiveness, proximity, similarity, reciprocity, and familiarity. But did you know that we are all predestined to be attracted to a particular type?  According to studies, 50% of people’s preferences and attractions to

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Who was Accused of Ruining France’s Finances?

Economics, History, History, People & Society /

Marie Antoinette, the teen queen, was loved and adored by the French in her younger years. It has been said that Parisians would flock to her when she made appearances in public. But did you know that her extravagance affected France’s economy? Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, gained the moniker Madame Déficit as she

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Can Feeling Bad About Negative Emotions You Have, Make You Feel Worse?

Psychology, Social Sciences /

We are often told that we need to keep a positive outlook regardless of whether we have negative emotions. Toxic positivity is something we’ve been taught since we were kids. But is it the proper way to acknowledge our unwanted feelings? According to a study conducted at UC Berkely, the pressure to feel positive all

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What is the Concept of the “Wisdom of the Crowds”?

People & Society, Social Sciences /

According to research done, a decision made through a collective seemingly outperforms individual decision-making. But how true is this theory? Is there really strength in numbers?  “Wisdom of the Crowds” argues that a group’s answer is more accurate than an individual answer. The concept was tested where individuals were asked to guess the weight of

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