In the article of " To Scientists, Laughter Is No Joke " by neuroscientist professor Robert Provine (cbsnews.com, AP, March 31, 2010) is a very interestingly good article, which describes the present situation of the research on the laughter. Provine has studied laughter for decades and found that laughter is mostly aboutsocial responsesrather than reaction to a joke.

As a layman in this field, I am glad that I could explain the unsolved problems here easily by...

Have you ever seen the old 80s movie called Witch Board?  That movie had some deep dark secrets that were revealed and we find ourselves drawn in by that curious part that exist in all of us.  The part of you that wants to know more and seek a deeper meaning. It's time for a mentalism ebook that can deliver the goods!

I've been asked on more than one occasion if black magic should be combined with mentalism.  I responded by saying that it really depends on your...

Some people seem to have a natural gift to command others' attention. You all know the kind of people of whom I speak; people who seem to be able to walk into a room and immediately become the center of attention, and to light up the room. Such people seem to have some kind of mysterious quality that, try as we might, we just can't put our finger on exactly what it is. Is it the way they present themselves? Body language? Mindset? Such people have to power to intrigue others; you are...

The Wason Card Selection Task

Can you solve this logical problem?

Make a mental note of your answer. The correct answer is given below.

Intelligence & Cognitive Biases

"A global concept that involves an individual's ability to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment." D. Wechsler

Our ability to...

The Inner Critic is the part of you that judges you, demeans you, and pushes you to do things. It lowers your self-esteem and makes you feel bad about yourself. This is one of the most difficult and tenacious issues that people face. The Inner Critic is actually not a single part of you; there can be a number of critical parts that judge you in different ways or for different reasons. In our study of the Inner Critic, we have identified seven types of Inner Critics that people are...

KENMEN

A not so Elite Club of Gay Men

©2010 By Mr. Goodguy Chicago Therapist writer

The young man that who sat on the couch in front of me was wrapped in despair. His perfectly square jaw struggled to point upward as he made his best attempt at a forced smile. With tears welling from aqua blue eyes, Dan paused for a moment to look at his reflection from a nearby mirror.  After a few moments of silence, he began to...

Be all you can be, but it's not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it's hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.

Still I aspire for something deeper and more meaningful.

So we're all pelted with problems. Honestly it shouldn't even bother or even hinder us to becoming all we ought to be. Aspirations as kids should continue to live within us, even though it...

A new study of U. S. armed forces who served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2000 to 2006 revealed that combat duty not surprisingly increased the incidence of depression in soldiers. The study, conducted by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, focused on subjects from all of the major military service branches.

The Wright-Patterson study found that the new diagnoses for depression among personnel deployed was 6 percent for...

People usually mean well. Although sometimes they’re just tired of putting up with someone else’s problem. And it’s not as if you’re not trying. You’d love to just get over it, after all. It’s no fun holding on to all this negative emotion.

The good news is that it’s not because you have a weak character or there’s something wrong with you that you haven’t been able to get over it until now.

Honestly though, it feels like...

Interview tips may relieve recent psychology graduates that are anxious about interviewing for jobs. While a student’s grades may be stellar and extra-curricular activities may be numerous, the market can be tough and a successful interview is the one conduit to getting an actual job. But it is possible to have a leg-up on other candidates in the psychology field by preparing for the interview in advance, utilizing interview tips and learning how to shine on a job interview.