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The Psych Life is a website dedicated to reporting on current trends in the various fields of psychology. Articles are written by junior and senior level university students so feel free to leave a...
View ArticleTrust Amongst Strangers: Groups vs The Individual
The other day my professor said we could pass out chocolates to the class to “hook” them into our presentation. He was exaggerating of course but I thought “great idea”. Then I thought, how weird that...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Procrastination
Most of us have some kind of deadlines in our lives. Some may wait until last minute to finish it or some may not be able to on time. However, instead of reaching the deadlines, you are finding other...
View Article6 Ways Music Can Influence You
Everyone has heard of some way music can help you, such as the popular (and false) idea that having babies and children listen to classical music will make them smarter. While listening to classical...
View ArticleThe Flow of Happiness
While browsing around Netflix with my boredom about, I came across a documentary called “Happy.” This movie conveyed a couple different ways how people were happy. The main characters that were shown...
View ArticleNight Sufferers
Nightmares are a large portion of my life. One morning, I awoke with a cord wrapped around my neck. My hands tugged on the ends of the cord to tighten it. I couldn’t remember why I had the cord wrapped...
View ArticleThe Bullying of Cosplayers
From being trashed in the garbage can to angry protesters, cosplayers have endured much discrimination and hate for their passion of cosplaying. What is cosplay you may ask? According to the Oxford...
View ArticleWhats in a Smile?
Smile – it increases your face value. – Anonymous Growing up in America, I learned fast that the act of smiling is socially reinforced for its affiliation to positive emotion. Therefore, it is of no...
View ArticleThe Many Cognitive Deficits and Risks of Drug Abuse.
Have you ever given much thought to all the cognitive effects and risks of drug abuse? If you have not, here is a chance to gain information about the many effects of long time drug abuse. The article,...
View ArticleStress Causes Your Brain To Shrink!
It is inevitable for human beings to live a completely stress free life. We all encounter situations that bring us stress and most encounter stress on a daily basis. The amount of stress or severe...
View ArticleJust Spray Once
It can happen anytime, anywhere. I can be in class, at the store, or in my kitchen. Even when I’m sleeping, I am still vulnerable. All it takes to ruin my day (or week) is for someone to walk by,...
View ArticleLove Your Brain, Inform Yourself, and Reduce the Chance of Having a Stroke!
Too often we tend to take our health for granted. We do not realize that our daily living style can have a negative effect on our health. Although professionals provide us with a lot of information...
View ArticleConfronting your Fears
Having a hard time confronting your fears? Ever find yourself trying to avoid some sort of behavior that you are completely frightened of? For any other human being, they would see this as being a...
View ArticleWhy do I have so much energy and can’t stay on task?
It seems that we are constantly being pushed to our limits in every part of our lives when it comes to production. In my work pace it is always faster, less talk, more work for maximum proficiency. Has...
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