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The Psychology of Cognitive Development
The following is Part 1 of a 2 part series on development. Part 1 focuses on physical and cognitive development in humans; we will begin by exploring three basic issues. Firstly, we will discover the extent that the development process is the product of either nature or nature. Secondly we will discuss evidence for critical…
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The Psychology of Motivation
This post in the Psychology 101 series focuses on motivation, the driving force behind behaviour which leads us to pursue some things and avoid others. Firstly we will take a broad approach and examine each of the major perspectives on motivation ranging from the psychodynamic to the evolutionary model. Finally we will zoom in a…
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The Psychology of Language
Language is the system of symbols, sounds, meanings and rules established by society and is the primary mode of communication for humans. This post will begin by considering the ways language and thought shape each other. Then we will examine the elements of language, how people use it in everyday life, and how children acquire…
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A Short Story About the Buddha
The following very short story about the Buddha’s journey is written by the great author Paulo Coelho, author of the classic pilgrimage story: The Alchemist. If you have never read The Alchemist then I would highly recommend it, and if you want to read a longer story about the Buddha, which goes into much better…
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The Psychology of Thinking
This part of the Psychology 101 series of posts is about thought and reasoning – the ways we transform and manipulate mental representations to navigate our way through life. Thoughts manifest, and the power of thoughts should not be underestimated. This is why it is such a big area of interest in the field of…
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The Psychology of Learning
Learning can be defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience. It is an ongoing process that starts at birth and continues throughout our lifespan to help us adapt and cope in an ever changing world. From an evolutionary point of view learning is critical for for our…
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The Psychology of Memory
Memory is a complex process that we take very much for granted. Imagine what life would be like if you didn’t have a memory. You would have zero recollection of what happened to you ten seconds, minutes or years ago. Without memory, every moment would be a new experience (and not in a good way,…
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Ritchie Blackmore Interview
Ritchie Blackmore is probably the most underrated guitarist who has never made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is technically superior to his often compared to guitarists Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, and plays with just as much emotion as these giants. Being a classical listener and guitarist, he implements classical…
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Earths Relative Size in Space
The following image will no doubt amaze and or scare you. It might make you ponder our insignificance in space, it might not, but it most probably will. It’s a gif image, so wait for it to load – by the time you’ve read this far it will already start flicking through pictures of planets…
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