Psychology

When faced with a decision, it is easy to rely on our instincts. And yet, this can be a tricky way of giving a quick response to a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ problem without checking any facts or going into specifics. […]

Psychology gives us four strategies for solving problems:algorithm, heuristics, insight, and trial and error. Out of these, heuristics or simply making a decision based on an educated guess seem to be the fastest to show results. […]

Different skills peak at different ages; one could be better at some things at a given age, but worse at others. Although we often associate aging with memory loss, this is not, in fact, typical or normal. […]

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development proposes that children move through four distinct stages, and that these stages roughly correspond to particular ages. Modern research has updated and revised his findings in various ways. […]

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development proposes that children move through four distinct stages. He also believed that children see the world differently than adults. […]

An athlete, or an artist or a musician can reach the state of flow when their skill set is at the level of an expert. They automatically can, then, perform the task without having to over think or concentrate. […]

Presence of other people can create arousal in an athlete positively or negatively. It affects concentration which hinders performance. Conversely, if perceived as supporters, the same set of people can enhance an athlete’s performance. […]

Most people in high-pressure situations feel arousal, that is,our body’s physical reaction—heart pounding, rapid breathing—but also our psychological reaction, how we think about, or interpret, the situation. […]

Meditating once or twice a day, even for a few minutes can alter our brain patterns. Focusing on tiny movements or our breath can help one be conscious of the here and now. […]