The phrase ‘fragile ego’ is one you hear often on social media or in pop psychology, often linked to narcissists. Although, the clinical disorder itself…
Júlia TarApril 4, 2024
Maybe you’ve heard of the ‘Reacher-Settler’ theory before. Since its initial mention in the tv series How I Met Your Mother (Malins, G. & Harris,…
Evita EgertDecember 7, 2022
Imagine you come out of a store in which you just bought yourself a book. If I would ask you who chose the book you…
Anne Sophie GiacobelloOctober 19, 2022
The catharsis hypothesis claims that suppressed emotions, such as anger and frustrations, can be alleviated by expressing them through aggression. Traditionally, the concept of catharsis…
Anne Sophie GiacobelloMay 19, 2022
Sometimes it is strange how much the feeling of time changes depending on our circumstances. Most people feel like their weekends go by a lot…
Anne Sophie GiacobelloApril 8, 2022
'We choose romantic partners who are similar to our parents.' According to psychologist John Gottman, the attraction to and selection of a partner could…
Anne Sophie GiacobelloNovember 29, 2021
'Opposites attract.' People who differ from us are often perceived as interesting, which might be caused by the ‘mystery’ that comes with just not…
Anne Sophie GiacobelloOctober 20, 2021