Table of Contents
- 1 What are some weird psychological facts?
- 2 Can psychologists get it wrong?
- 3 Can psychologists do more harm than good?
- 4 What are some interesting facts about psychology that you should know?
- 5 What are 10 Things you should know about social psychology?
- 6 What is the cause of being negative all the time?
What are some weird psychological facts?
25 Interesting Facts About the Brain, Psychology & the Mind
- It can store an estimated 2,500,000 gigabytes.
- The human attention span is shorter than a goldfish.
- The average weight of the adult human brain is three pounds.
- Memories are stored for both short-term and long-term use at the same time.
Can psychologists get it wrong?
Counselling and other psychological therapies can do more harm than good if they are of poor quality or the wrong type, according to a major new analysis of their outcomes.
What psychology is and is not?
Psychology is not like the pseudo-sciences. It is a science based on research and empirical evidence and critical thinking, not on vague common sense.
Can psychologists do more harm than good?
Outcome studies of psychotherapy indicate that 3 to 10\% of clients actually fare worse after treatment. In substance abuse treatment, these numbers are as high as 10 to 15\%.
What are some interesting facts about psychology that you should know?
Here are a few interesting psychology facts that you definitely need to know. 01 A gene is the cause of one being negative almost all the time. 02 Good liars are also the good ones in detecting lies from others. 03 Tearing the paper off drink bottles is a sign of sexual frustration.
What are some of the biggest myths about psychology?
The most glaring myth of psychology is that psychology is an actual science. The study of human nature and behavior has gone so far off the rails in the past few decades, it has devolved into completely false attributions of cultural norms!
Here are 10 things that you should know about social psychology: The presence of other people can have a powerful impact on behavior. When a number of people witness something such as an accident, the more people that are present the less likely it is that someone will step forward to help. This is known as the bystander effect. 1
What is the cause of being negative all the time?
01 A gene is the cause of one being negative almost all the time. 02 Good liars are also the good ones in detecting lies from others. 03 Tearing the paper off drink bottles is a sign of sexual frustration. 04 The type of music you listen to has an impact on your perception of the world.