Category: PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY

Déjà vu is an inexplicable feeling of familiarity in an unfamiliar environment. Most of us have experienced the strange sensation at least once in our lives, as if we’ve already been in a particular situation, seen these places, or heard these conversations before. You’ve likely encountered something similar too. Researchers have been trying to understand […]

Psychology is the science that studies the human mind and behavior. It helps us understand why people think, feel, and act in certain ways. Understanding the human psyche is essential for improving interpersonal relationships, increasing productivity, and achieving personal well-being.

Imagine a situation where you feel pain in a part of your body that doesn’t actually exist. Sounds incredible, doesn’t it? But for many people who have undergone limb amputation, this is a reality known as phantom pain. This strange and often distressing phenomenon has long been a mystery to the medical community.

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, shaping our worldview and interactions with others. Positive emotions such as joy, love, and gratitude contribute to a sense of well-being and life satisfaction. On the other hand, negative emotions like anger, anxiety, or sadness can have a destructive impact on mental and physical health if […]

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where the manipulator makes the victim doubt their own memory, thoughts, or judgments. The goal of gaslighting is often to increase control and power over the victim. The manipulator may deny the existence of facts, distort reality, or provide false information in such a way that the victim […]

Sublimation in Psychology is a psychoanalytic term introduced by Sigmund Freud, describing the process by which unconscious, unacceptable, or conflicting impulses and desires (often of a sexual or aggressive nature) are transformed into socially acceptable and productive actions or achievements.

The concept of the “inner child” in psychology refers to the part of an adult’s psyche that retains the perceptions, feelings, and experiences lived through in childhood. This idea is based on the notion that adults are not entirely separated from their childhood emotions and memories. The inner child can manifest in various forms, including […]

In the modern world, where the diversity of subcultures is becoming increasingly prominent, one group continues to attract particular interest and, at times, misunderstanding – the furries. Who are the furries, and why is this topic relevant to psychological analysis?

Self-esteem is a fundamental concept in psychology that plays a key role in shaping personality and its interaction with the social environment. By determining an individual’s level of satisfaction with their own “self,” self-esteem influences many aspects of life, from personal growth to professional activities. However, not all types of self-esteem are the same, nor […]

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, unpleasant, persistent, and often disturbing thoughts in the form of words, phrases, images, or scenarios related to a wide range of topics, including control, safety, health, sex, religion, or the meaning of life. These thoughts cause anxiety, making it difficult to dismiss or distract from them.

Emotion is a complex psychophysiological state that reflects an individual’s personal response to a specific situation, object, or phenomenon. Emotions can be positive (joy, delight), negative (sadness, fear, anger), or mixed (anxiety, nostalgia) and can influence our thinking, behavior, and perception of the world around us.

Guilt is a complex emotional state that arises when a person believes or realizes they have committed a wrongful act, causing harm to themselves or others. This could involve violating personal moral standards, social norms, rules, or laws.

Quadrobics is a modern youth activity that combines elements of physical exercise and role-playing animal behaviors. The main aspect of quadrobics is moving on all fours, like animals, while imitating their habits. Participants in this movement, known as “quadrobers,” often use animal masks as part of their gear and strive to replicate animal behavior as […]

Feelings are complex states of consciousness that include various interactions such as emotional, psychological, and physical reactions to certain external and internal stimuli.

Self-love is a profound psychological state in which an individual values and respects themselves, their needs, desires, and feelings. It is not just about satisfaction or complacency but a productive attitude based on a realistic awareness of one’s qualities, strengths, and weaknesses, and the ability to accept oneself as one is.