Psychology Blog
Introduction Depression, often viewed as one of the greatest mental health challenges in the modern world, affects millions of people regardless of age, gender, or social status. It is characterized by deep sadness, a loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable, and a range of other symptoms. It can have a serious impact on the daily life of those affected. Understanding depression is crucial for […]
In this post, I’ll say a few words about personality disorders according to the DSM-5. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) is a widely used classification system for mental disorders (though not the only one). The ICD-10 classification provides a different perspective on these disorders. Personality disorders are a group of persistent, inflexible patterns of behavior, thinking, and feeling that are inconsistent with cultural norms and affect […]
In 1943, Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist, proposed a model of the hierarchy of human needs, which has become one of the most recognizable and influential concepts in the field of psychology. Maslow’s pyramid, as it is often called, outlines five basic categories of needs that must be met in order for us to reach our full potential and achieve happiness. In this article, we will discuss each level of the pyramid, […]
Almost everyone intuitively senses what intelligence is. But can you explain in simple terms why you consider a particular person to be intelligent (or not)? Would a person considered intelligent in Poland also be considered intelligent in the U.S. and Africa? Is the intelligence that ensures your prosperity in civilized countries the same as the intelligence that would ensure your survival in the jungle? Definitions […]
A very common theme in dreams is a situation in which the dreamer is being chased by one or more thugs, or someone is trying to break into their house or apartment. Usually, after such a dream, we wake up drenched in sweat and try to forget it as quickly as possible. If we were to take such a dream to a Jungian analyst, he would say that these […]
The shadow (a term introduced by C.G. Jung) is a part of ourselves that we reject or fail to recognize. It most often appears in dreams (as a figure of the same sex as the dreamer, or, less commonly, as an animal), but it can also manifest when we are tired or sick and do something no one would expect of us—we suddenly start a fight, […]
We don’t find much about pedagogy in Jung’s writings. He believed that the most important factor in raising children is the atmosphere at home, rather than what is said to them or what is done with them. The most important task of a parent was to be a healthy, happy person, thereby creating a healthy, positive atmosphere around them. Children don’t listen anyway […]
I’m interested in psychology. Psychology is a fascinating field of study that attracts the attention of both researchers and people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Its interdisciplinary nature means that everyone can find something of interest in it—from biology and neuroscience, through philosophy and sociology, to the practical aspects of everyday life. Interestingly, despite the development of this […]
The amygdala is a small structure in the brain responsible, among other things, for triggering an alarm response (or, more precisely, for negative emotions). It receives information from the sensory organs and can put the mind and body on high alert if it “determines” that something threatens us. It plays a very significant role in triggering stress responses. Because it is located in the older, primitive […]
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