The Cognitive Processes Behind Stereotypes and Prejudice
Common stereotypes based on gender Stereotypes and prejudice are deeply rooted in our cognitive processes, shaping our perceptions and...
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Jaimie Liu
Jun 32 min read
Art Therapy: Expressing and Processing Emotions through Creative Modalities
In a world where words often fall short, a profound form of therapy emerges, one that communicates through colors, shapes, and strokes....
Onyiu Wong
Jun 13 min read
The Psychology of Emotional Release: Understanding the Cathartic Effects of Crying
Perhaps the world’s most universal language has nothing to do with linguistics, for crying out loud! Used to convey elation, devastation,...
Odessa Chan
May 284 min read
The Psychology of Personality Types: Insights into MBTI Personality Tests
Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as an INFJ or an ESTP and wondered what those random-sounding letters meant? These people...
Mawada Helal
May 182 min read
Can Personality Change Over Time?
Ever feel like you're constantly changing? New favorite aesthetic, new hobbies, maybe even a new form of you emerging? While you might...
Yurino Hisamori
Apr 263 min read
The Science of Swearing: Why Do We Do It?
Ever dropped a heavy book squarely on your unsuspecting toe and, in the split second that follows, unleashed a torrent of expletives from...
Lydia Tan
Apr 164 min read
The Psychology of Deception: Understanding the Motivations and Consequences of Lying
Lying is something we do every day, whether we are conscious of it or not. From telling white lies to covering an accident, everyone has...
Prisha d/o Alagu Subramanian
Apr 124 min read
Exploring Cognitive Biases: How Our Minds Make Systematic Errors
In an era marked by the widespread accessibility of information through the democratization of the Internet, our minds grapple with an...
Onyiu Wong
Apr 103 min read
Mind Wandering: Where Do Our Thoughts Go When We Daydream?
On average, daydreaming occupies a staggering 47% of our waking hours. It is reported that 96% of adults daydream every day. According to...
Odessa Chan
Mar 312 min read
Polygraphs: The "Lie Detector"
A polygraph, commonly known as a lie detector, is a device used to measure and record several physiological responses simultaneously. It...
Anushka Ramesh
Mar 294 min read
The Psychology Behind the "Perfect Life"
Contrary to popular belief, the concept of a “perfect life” does not exist. “Perfect” is a term often used to exaggerate things. Each...
Nicole Luk
Mar 273 min read
Hermann Rorschach's Inkblot Test: Controversies and Validity of the Projective Personality Assessment
The Rorschach inkblot test is a well-known psychological assessment that has captured the attention of many through its media...
Urvee Nikam
Mar 93 min read
Virtual Reality Therapy: Bridging Real Gaps in Mental Health
In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health treatment, the intersection of psychology and technology has provided a game-changing...
Prisha d/o Alagu Subramanian
Mar 93 min read
The Effects of Retail Therapy
In today’s modern world dominated by consumerism, a Deloitte study illuminated that nearly 80% of participants admitted to indulging in...
Yurino Hisamori
Feb 243 min read
The Perils of Comparison: Why do we do it?
Comparison is a fundamental aspect of human nature– consciously or subconsciously, we find ourselves drawn to comparing ourselves with...
Onyiu Wong
Feb 83 min read
Memory: How do our Brains Encode, Store, and Retrieve Information?
Have you ever wondered why memorizing the quadratic formula always takes such a herculean effort, yet you can recall Taylor Swift’s...
Odessa Chan
Jan 254 min read
The Psychology of Colors: How Different Hues Affect Our Mood and Behavior
In 1810, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) published Theory of Colours, his commentary on the function, impact, and psychology of...
Lydia Tan
Jan 113 min read
The Primacy Effect: Why Are First Impressions So Important?
Have you ever heard of the saying, “First impressions are the strongest”? When you meet someone for the first time, you can usually...
Nicole Luk
Jan 74 min read
Carl Jung's Theory of the Collective Unconscious: Exploring the Depths of the Human Psyche
Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to the field of psychology....
Nicole Luk
Oct 15, 20233 min read
The Psychology of Creativity and Imagination
Creativity, defined by noted psychologist John R. Hayes, is “the potential of persons to produce creative works whether or not they have...
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