Psychology
Questions
1. Would you like to study psychology?
2. What would a psychologist say about you?
3. Would you like to visit a psychologist?
4. Who would you really like to understand the psychology of?
5. Do you like doing psychology tests?
6. Which great psychologists do you know of?
7. Do you think you can get a good job with a psychology degree?
8. What is reverse psychology?
Videos
What are the origins of the Rorschach test and how does it work? Explore the inkblot tool psychologists use to test a subject’s perceptions and mental health.
For nearly a century, ten inkblots have been used as an almost mystical personality test. Long kept confidential for psychologists and their patients, the mysterious images were said to draw out the workings of a person’s mind. But what can inkblots really tell us, and how does this test work? Damion Searls details how the Rorschach Test can help us understand the patterns of our perceptions.
Lesson by Damion Searls, directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio.
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For nearly a century, ten inkblots have been used as an almost mystical personality test. Long kept confidential for psychologists and their patients, the mysterious images were said to draw out the workings of a person’s mind. But what can inkblots really tell us, and how does this test work? Damion Searls details how the Rorschach Test can help us understand the patterns of our perceptions.
Lesson by Damion Searls, directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio.
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Category: Psychology
Keywords: Images | Psychology
Narcissism isn’t just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it’s actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith
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Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists.
Lesson by W. Keith Campbell, animation by TOGETHER.
Lesson by W. Keith Campbell, animation by TOGETHER.
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Category: Psychology
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high
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cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some tips for how you might help a friend who is suffering.
Lesson by Helen M. Farrell, animation by Artrake Studio.
Lesson by Helen M. Farrell, animation by Artrake Studio.
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Category: Psychology
Keywords: Health | Psychology