Psychology

We automatically organize isolated objects we see in the world to form more cohesive wholes. We organize by estimating not just an object’s two-dimensional form, but also its depth and distance from us. […]

How we perceive the world is influenced by psychological factors: our needs, desires, and expectations. Our mind organizes sensations into a perceptual form or shape, and we group stimuli together based on various features. […]

On a very fundamental level, humans are clearly wired to form connections with those around us, and physical touch plays a very important role in forming and maintaining these interpersonal bonds. […]

Hearing occurs after air travels through the auditory canal in the outer ear and causes the eardrum to vibrate. One advantage of hearing is that it can sometimes be useful in alerting one to danger. […]

Between all the senses of the human body, we rely most heavily on vision. It is the sense that wins any conflicts with other senses, and we can process information that comes through it at remarkable speeds. […]

Different people perceive the same exact sensation in different ways because each person’s brain interprets things differently, based on their mood, memories, and expectations. […]

We all face stress on a daily basis, such as dealing with an irritating coworker or even bad traffic. And the coronavirus pandemic has created an even more stressful situation worldwide. Fortunately, there are practical ways to deal with such stress. […]

The transactional theory of stress and coping tells us that people’s stress gained after an intense event is based more on that person’s personal experience and what that even meant to them. […]

Stress causes a wide-ranging response across various body systems—the cardiovascular system, immune system, and so on. […]