What Your Body Language Signals:

Why we make the gestures that we do with our bodies, is directly caused by our state of mind at that particular point in time and place. The following is an alphabetized list of the traits we exhibit:

Aggressive, Defensive Or Hostile:

When one is feeling aggressive, defensive or hostile, eye contact is dramatically increased.

Anger, Defensive, General Unhappiness:

Knitted and downturned eyebrows, closed and defensive arms,...

Internet addiction disorder has gained quite a bit of exposure in the news in recent years. It has also generated a substantial amount of controversy – some psychologists and other professionals believe that this is a legitimate disorder with real and lasting effects, while others dismiss the idea as overblown hype. Is Internet addiction disorder real, and does it pose a legitimate threat to the well-being of internet users and their families?

Dr. Jerald J. Block, a...

Six scientifically proven methods increase IQ and stimulate brain cell growth or prevent brain cell death. We can call them the Six Pillars of IQ.

1.  A stimulating environment involving new experience. You need to taking risk, and get out of your comfort zone, for continual learning.

“If we're growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zone.” John Maxwell, Motivational Speaker

“A man's errors are his portals of...

Have you ever been transferred from your work place or schooled far away from home? Such experiences break your social and family ties, and you may feel isolated or become a loner. You face dynamic changes and sometimes it takes long for you to adapt. Relationship psychology explains how our relationships affect our psychological well-being. When you are separated from your family and social friends, the ties tend to weaken hence you invest in other relationships.

You will...

The fact that just ten percent of the total snake species is poisonous is generally ignored, as people get almost mesmerised at the mere sight of this coiled creature. Such is the awe in which it is held since antiquity that people of almost all cultures have a special place for it. In India,naag devtaholds pride of place, and is worshipped and offered milk. Little wonder the image of this reptile is etched in our psyche since prehistoric times as something to be...

Adegree in forensic psychologyoffers students exciting choices for career options, both with a master’s and doctorate degree. Forensic psychology is applying the principles of psychology to criminal situations, such as trials and parole hearings.

With the advent of television programs focusing on the investigation of crime scenes and apprehending offenders, many people already visualize this to be the typical work of forensic psychologists. The career path for a forensic...

As someone keenly involved in the personal growth development movement, the apparent apathy of the majority of people towards the subject has been worrying me of late. I have been continually asking myself why? Are people more interested in 'the material' than in their own self?

As I recall, none of my extended family have ever expressed a desire to improve themselves. Neither have any of my friends and coleagues from over all the years, ever expressed such a desire.

1. What is listening? How is listening different from hearing?

Listening and hearing are not exactly the same thing. While it is true that you must hear in order to listen, it isn't always true that if you hear, you ARE listening. Hearing is a function carried out by your brain wherein the sounds received by your ears are assigned meaning. But just because our brain understands the words doesn't mean that our minds will understand what is received. Listening is a skill but one...

We all have areas in which we desire to work. Sometimes you choose your career because of inspiration from role models, good returns or a passion in it. Just like other careers, sport psychology requires a person who is ready to acquire the needed skills, abilities and knowledge. Before you start your feet on this path you should be ready to interact well with athletes to help them achieve their goals.

Sports psychologist should have the needed skills that will be effective...