Category Archives: Psychology

Unconscious learning fosters a belief in God, study finds

Posted on September 9, 2020 by cPaul

Brook Hays | UPI People who unconsciously predict complex patterns are more likely to hold a strong belief in God — a god who creates order in an otherwise chaotic universe — according to research published Wednesday in Nature. “Belief … Continue reading →

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Why Your Brain Loves Conspiracy Theories

Posted on September 9, 2020 by cPaul

Who believes and why, and whether conspiracism is really getting way worse Robert Roy Britt | medium.com Wild and seemingly crazy conspiracy theories can spring from any stressful or disruptive event or phenomenon, as people seek tangible explanations for the … Continue reading →

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“Unfit”: Trump’s Psychopathology, Why It Matters, and What We Should Do About It

Posted on August 25, 2020 by cPaul
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Dogs understand praise the same way humans do.

Posted on August 6, 2020 by cPaul

Read there rest here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/08/dogs-praise-brains-human-language/?fbclid=IwAR0FjMK-DWGFFclrk_pPLMt02Fy0fLW9Re92ROE4KohJ3MEX_fzsUyFW7jU

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How Stupid Are Dogs, Really?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by cPaul

1982: Flashback to Dr. Henrich Bauer’s Animal Psychology class at Concordia (Loyola Campus). We are lectured that anthropomorphizing dogs is wrong under any circumstance and that true empathy is not possible in animals other than humans. Blah, blah, blah. He … Continue reading →

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The Emptiness and Inertia of ‘Having Conversations’

Posted on July 22, 2020 by cPaul

Alex V Green | Jezebel According to the New York Times’s Kathleen Kingsbury, we are living in a period of political division. In June, the newspaper published an op-ed by Tom Cotton, sparking weeks of debate over the politics and practices of mainstream … Continue reading →

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The Role of Cognitive Dissonance During the Pandemic

Posted on July 13, 2020 by cPaul

The minute we make any decision—I think COVID-19 is serious; no, I’m sure it is a hoax—we begin to justify the wisdom of our choice and find reasons to dismiss the alternative. Elliot Aronson and Carol Tavris | The Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Read on Both Sides of Current Issues

Posted on July 1, 2020 by cPaul

Do you sometimes feel unable to make some sense out of our crazy world? These are indeed “interesting times”, and this is something that’s been on my mind for the past while. Honestly, it’s a work-in-progress for me, but still, … Continue reading →

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Pessimism is now clinically bad for you!

Posted on June 8, 2020 by cPaul

Pessimists have a higher chance of developing dementia later on in life, reveals new study. A new study claims that negative thinking, especially fixating on negative thoughts can cause decline in one’s cognitive abilities, while increasing the load of two harmful … Continue reading →

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Weaponized Ignorance

Posted on May 29, 2020 by cPaul

“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy … Continue reading →

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The science of digital music and why analog isn’t actually better

Posted on May 16, 2020 by cPaul

Interesting podcast @ overcast.fm – cPaul https://overcast.fm/+YH-6sfwtY

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QAnon conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic are a public health threat

Posted on May 12, 2020 by cPaul

Marc-André Argentino | Concordia University via theconversation.com A researcher at Concordia University looks into online movements like QAnon, using a combination of data science and digital ethnography to research how extremist movements use technology to create propaganda, recruit members to … Continue reading →

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Trump is insane: And it’s time for leading Democrats to say that out loud

Posted on April 22, 2020 by cPaul

David Masciotra | Salon Rational Americans already understand that our president is mentally ill. Will Democrats ever speak truth to power? Psychologists warn of the deadly consequences of the “silent partner” in abusive homes. When a father beats or sexually … Continue reading →

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Bullshit is everywhere. Here’s how to deal with it by using the CRAP framework in the workplace.

Posted on April 16, 2020 by cPaul

by Ian McCarthy, David R Hannah, & Jane McCarthy | The Conversation What’s colloquially known as “bullshit” occurs when people make statements with no regard for the truth, and unfortunately, it is more prevalent than ever. Thankfully, we can all … Continue reading →

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