psychology

Study Finds Link Between Lower Cognitive Ability and Homophobic Attitudes 

Study Finds Link Between Lower Cognitive Ability and Homophobic Attitudes 

Many of us like to believe that our opinions are entirely our own, shaped by personal experiences and careful reasoning. Yet decades of psychological research suggest that the way we process information can strongly influence our beliefs, especially when it comes to social issues. While education, culture, religion, and family upbringing all contribute to our…

Overexplaining Linked to Childhood Trauma, According to Neuroscientist
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Overexplaining Linked to Childhood Trauma, According to Neuroscientist

Most people associate their childhood with feelings of safety, comfort, and security. But for some, their early years were marked by neglect, pain, or anguish at home. If this sounds familiar, then you may have lived through childhood trauma.  When trauma happens, a child’s emotional or physical needs are not attended to properly. The loss…