As a psychologist and avid meditator (vipassana) for the past 7 years, myself, I'm excited to begin teaching a university course this semester which examines states of consciousness that transcend the... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 9 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 744 views • 3:44

Ever call someone OCD because they like to have a clean apartment? Ever tell someone you have a phobia of spiders when, in fact, they just creep you out a little? In this episode of Crash Course psychology,... continue reading

posted by cricket 9 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 669 views • 11:32

"Strategically deployed at stations throughout the system and involved in up to 1,000 train trips a month, the Amtrak Police Department K-9 teams provide a psychological and physical deterrent to potential... continue reading

posted by Warren E. Hale (MrFisk) 9 years 10 months ago • 31 views • 6:08

An understanding of how we develop as human beings based on early, sometimes cruel experiments involving primates.

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 10 months 1 week ago • 214 views • 11:38

Demonstrates how conforming to the group can be dangerous in an emergency. Tells about real life situation where people died from behaving in such a manner.

posted by truth-is-the-nemesis 9 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 955 views • 8:23

YouTube Description: So what does perception even mean? What's the difference between seeing something and making sense of it? In today's episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank gives us some insight... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 1 decade 1 month ago • 205 views • 10:00

I wonder how I could apply this in everyday life.

posted by nock 1 decade 1 month 3 weeks ago • 49 views • 1:00

Via Open Culture: Not long ago we posted the only known recording of Sigmund Freud’s voice. Today we present rare home movies of the founder of modern psychology, captured during the last decade of his life. ... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 1 decade 4 months 3 weeks ago • 133 views • 2:03

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 1 decade 5 months 3 weeks ago • 1,317 views • 14:29