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Psych 101 - Definitions - Critiques - Concepts
Criticism of the IQ Test
Criticism of the IQ Test

Explore the major criticisms of IQ tests, including cultural bias, reductionism, limited predictive validity, and historical misuse. A critical analysis of intelligence testing and its limitations.

What is an IQ Test?
What is an IQ Test?

Discover what an IQ test is, how it measures intelligence, its history, types, applications, and controversies. Learn the strengths and limits of IQ testing in this comprehensive guide.

Criticisms of the Big Five
Criticisms of the Big Five

Explore the main criticisms of the Big Five personality traits, including cultural limits, measurement issues, lack of mechanisms, and ethical concerns. A critical evaluation for students, researchers, and psychology enthusiasts.

A Guide to The Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN)
A Guide to The Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN)

Learn about the Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN) in psychology. Explore definitions, theories, research, applications, and examples in this clear guide for university students.

Criticism and Practical Application of Ekman’s universal emotions
Criticism and Practical Application of Ekman’s universal emotions

Critically examine Paul Ekman's theory of universal emotions. Explore the key criticisms and learn about the practical applications of his work in various fields.

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The Basics of Psychology for Video Game Developers

Gaming Psych - Development - Characters - Gameplay
the Pyramid Stained Red: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Vampires of the World of Darkness
the Pyramid Stained Red: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Vampires of the World of Darkness

What happens to Maslow's hierarchy when you're undead? Explore the dark psychology of Vampire: The Masquerade's Kindred, where survival is blood, love is possession, and self-actualization is damnation.

So You Think You Can Stream
So You Think You Can Stream

Unpack the hidden psychology of live streaming. Discover the extreme cognitive load, multitasking demands, and complex parasocial relationships that make Twitch streaming a high-skill job.

Blood and Belonging: How Vampire: The Masquerade Replaces Race with Trauma-Based Subculture
Blood and Belonging: How Vampire: The Masquerade Replaces Race with Trauma-Based Subculture

Explore how Vampire: The Masquerade replaces fantasy racial archetypes with trauma-based clans, reshaping identity through culture and choice.

Call of Duty Prop Hunt: A Psychological Strategy Guide
Call of Duty Prop Hunt: A Psychological Strategy Guide

Master Prop Hunt in Call of Duty with this fun, psychology-backed guide. Learn smart hiding tricks, hunter strategies, and playful tactics for casual players of all skill levels.

The Iterated Vengeance Dilemma: A Critical Analysis of Forgiveness, Trauma, and Humanizing the Enemy in The Last of Us Part II
The Iterated Vengeance Dilemma: A Critical Analysis of Forgiveness, Trauma, and Humanizing the Enemy in The Last of Us Part II

This in-depth research paper analyses The Last of Us Part II through psychology, trauma theory, and game theory. Explore how narrative symmetry, empathy, and the iterated vengeance dilemma reveal the futility of revenge and the power of forgiveness in one of gaming’s most controversial stories.

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APA 7th Edition Sentence Builder (Pro)
APA 7th Edition Sentence Builder (Pro)

This tool helps psychology students write clear, concise, and properly formatted sentences for the Method and Results sections of APA 7th Edition papers. With 27 interactive, APA-compliant sentence templates, you can simply plug in your data and instantly generate text that’s ready to use in your paper.

Chi-Squared Calculator
Chi-Squared Calculator

Easily perform Chi-Squared tests for independence and goodness-of-fit with this interactive calculator. Generate APA-style reports, explore results with tooltips, and visualize observed vs. expected frequencies — perfect for students, researchers, and educators.

BayesLens: Binomial Interpreter
BayesLens: Binomial Interpreter

An interactive educational tool for Bayesian Binomial Tests. Supports both single-sample and two-sample proportion analysis using Bayesian hypothesis testing with Beta priors. Includes Bayes Factor calculation, credible intervals, posterior plots, and APA-style write-up generation.

BayesLens: T-Test Interpreter
BayesLens: T-Test Interpreter

An interactive tool for performing Bayesian Independent Samples T-Tests with full APA reporting and evidence interpretation.

Bonus: APA Template Pack
Bonus: APA Template Pack

Get 10 free APA 7th Edition Word templates for psychology papers. Title page, abstract, references, methods & more. Included with Premium membership.

APA Method Section Guided Helper (Pro)
APA Method Section Guided Helper (Pro)

Save time writing your APA Method section. This advanced guided tool helps psychology students generate a complete, APA 7-compliant Method write-up with ethical details, measures, and analysis plans; ready to edit or export.

Monday Musings - Observations- Insights - Ramblings
Introducing Source Lapse: Forgetting Whether We Spoke to a Human or an AI
Introducing Source Lapse: Forgetting Whether We Spoke to a Human or an AI

Explore the concept of Source Lapse—the new term for forgetting whether a conversation was with a human or AI. Learn its psychological roots, related ideas like Turing Slip and Source Drift, and why this phenomenon matters in our digital age.

The Hidden Cost of Asking AI to “Summarize This for Me”
The Hidden Cost of Asking AI to “Summarize This for Me”

Discover how relying on AI to summarize texts may erode critical thinking, comprehension, and nuance. Explore the academic and societal risks, from psychology classrooms to political misinformation.

Halloween Special: Diagnosing the Afterlife
Halloween Special: Diagnosing the Afterlife

Explore a darkly speculative Halloween thought experiment: what would happen to the human mind if ghosts were real? Using psychology research on isolation, memory, and hallucination, we examine how spirits might unravel into echoes, obsessions, or demons.

Psychology Between Order and Liberation: Why the Discipline Feels Politically Split
Psychology Between Order and Liberation: Why the Discipline Feels Politically Split

Explore psychology’s political divide: from conservative roots in order and control to progressive movements for liberation and social justice.

The Korean Wave (Hallyu): Soft Power, Identity, and Sociocultural Impact
The Korean Wave (Hallyu): Soft Power, Identity, and Sociocultural Impact

Explore the Korean Wave (hallyu) through a psychological lens. This in-depth essay examines K-pop groups like BTS, BlackPink, and Twice, alongside Korean TV and film, focusing on soft power, identity, parasocial relationships, fan culture, and the mental health risks and rewards of global fandom.

Global Psychology - Culture - Politics - Sustainability
Love, Liberty, and Vigilance: Why the Kim Davis Case Matters and What We Must Do
Love, Liberty, and Vigilance: Why the Kim Davis Case Matters and What We Must Do

The Supreme Court may revisit Obergefell v. Hodges as Kim Davis challenges same-sex marriage rights. Learn why this case matters, the risks for LGBTQIA+ equality, and how communities and allies can take action to protect marriage equality.

Why Political Literacy Matters: Psychology, Democracy, and a Beginner’s Guide to UK Politics
Why Political Literacy Matters: Psychology, Democracy, and a Beginner’s Guide to UK Politics

Discover why political literacy matters. Explore how UK politics, psychology, and everyday choices shape democracy, with a beginner-friendly course.

Trump’s Obsession With “Low IQ” Reveals More About Him Than His Targets
Trump’s Obsession With “Low IQ” Reveals More About Him Than His Targets

Donald Trump’s attacks on Jasmine Crockett and AOC as 'low IQ' reveal more about his own insecurity and anti-intellectual style than his opponents. A political psychology critique.

Protecting Equality in 2025: A UK Political Guide for LGBTQIA+ People and Allies
Protecting Equality in 2025: A UK Political Guide for LGBTQIA+ People and Allies

A 2025 UK political party guide for LGBTQIA+ voters and allies. Compare party stances on equality, trans rights, and protecting the Equality Act.

Satire Isn’t Sewage: Why Mike Johnson’s Excuse for Trump’s AI Video Is Dangerous
Satire Isn’t Sewage: Why Mike Johnson’s Excuse for Trump’s AI Video Is Dangerous

Donald Trump’s AI video mocking “No Kings” protesters is no satire, it’s authoritarian contempt. Speaker Mike Johnson’s defense normalizes monarchy imagery and demeans dissent. Here’s why this sewage politics is a dangerous warning for American democracy.

Health & Wellbeing - Mental - Physical - Spiritual
Manufactured Trauma: The Risks of Pathologizing Ordinary Distress
Manufactured Trauma: The Risks of Pathologizing Ordinary Distress

Explore the risks of manufactured trauma—when over-diagnosis, suggestion, and cultural narratives transform ordinary distress into pathology. This essay offers a critical, ethical guide for clinicians and society.

The Psychology of Chosen Family: Building Support Networks in LGBTQIA+ Communities
The Psychology of Chosen Family: Building Support Networks in LGBTQIA+ Communities

Discover the psychology of chosen family in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn how support networks foster resilience, belonging, and mental health beyond traditional family structures.

Sleep and Creativity: How Better Rest Can Boost Innovation and Problem-Solving
Sleep and Creativity: How Better Rest Can Boost Innovation and Problem-Solving

Discover how sleep enhances creativity and problem-solving. Learn the science of sleep and the practical ways rest fuels innovation, focus, and mental clarity.

Psychology of Food Cravings: Why We Crave Sugar, Salt, and Comfort Foods
Psychology of Food Cravings: Why We Crave Sugar, Salt, and Comfort Foods

Discover the psychology of food cravings. Learn why we crave sugar, salt, and comfort foods, and explore science-backed strategies to manage cravings for better health and wellbeing.

The Role of Spirituality in LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing
The Role of Spirituality in LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing

Explore how spirituality supports LGBTQIA+ wellbeing beyond religion. Discover how inner strength, mindfulness, and community practices foster resilience and belonging.

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When the Beat Masks the Message: Questioning the Normalisation of Alcohol and Intimacy
When the Beat Masks the Message: Questioning the Normalisation of Alcohol and Intimacy

Explore how some K-pop hits inadvertently normalize drinking and intimacy. A critical think piece on hidden cultural scripts behind the music we love.

Short Story: The Measure A Dark Inclusive Fairy Tale
Short Story: The Measure A Dark Inclusive Fairy Tale

In the village of Gossmere, every child is implanted with a mysterious Switch controlled by the all-seeing Measure. When Rhea dares to question the rules and her own identity, fear, rebellion, and dark consequences unfold in this chilling modern fairy tale.

Engagement by Design: The Psychological Tricks Behind Online Content Manipulation
Engagement by Design: The Psychological Tricks Behind Online Content Manipulation

Explore how creators exploit psychology for online engagement. Learn about the biases behind lists, corrections, and debates.

The Evolution of Death in Media: From Heroic Spectacle to Sudden Absence
The Evolution of Death in Media: From Heroic Spectacle to Sudden Absence

Explore how portrayals of death in media have evolved from heroic, drawn-out spectacles to sudden, unceremonious losses. This essay examines the psychology of grief, trauma, and audience expectation through modern works like The Last of Us and Game of Thrones.

Dancing in the Shadow of Ignorance: Peacemaker, Fortnite, and the Psychology of Unseen Symbols
Dancing in the Shadow of Ignorance: Peacemaker, Fortnite, and the Psychology of Unseen Symbols

Explore how Fortnite’s Peacemaker dance emote, pulled after a shocking Season 2 twist, reveals the psychology of symbols, ignorance, and complicity in today’s political climate.

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The Psychology of Investing: How Biases Shape Risk, Fear, and Confidence
The Psychology of Investing: How Biases Shape Risk, Fear, and Confidence

Explore the psychology of investing. Learn how cognitive biases like loss aversion and overconfidence shape risk, fear, and confidence — and discover strategies for smarter investing.

The Dopamine Effect: Why Shopping Feels So Good (and How to Break the Cycle)
The Dopamine Effect: Why Shopping Feels So Good (and How to Break the Cycle)

Discover why shopping feels so good by exploring the dopamine effect. Learn how the brain’s reward system drives spending and practical strategies to break the cycle.

How to Overcome Financial Avoidance: Facing Debt, Bills, and Budgets Without Fear
How to Overcome Financial Avoidance: Facing Debt, Bills, and Budgets Without Fear
The Psychology of Lifestyle Creep: Why Earning More Doesn’t Always Mean Feeling Richer
The Psychology of Lifestyle Creep: Why Earning More Doesn’t Always Mean Feeling Richer

Explore the psychology of lifestyle creep and why earning more money doesn’t always make you feel richer. Learn strategies to stop income growth from fueling spending growth.

Why Being Broke Makes You Want to Spend More
Why Being Broke Makes You Want to Spend More

Discover the surprising psychology behind why being broke can trigger the urge to spend. Learn how scarcity mindset, stress, and emotional coping drive impulsive spending—and how to break the cycle.

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Add a AI Usage Carbon Calculator to Your Website
Add a AI Usage Carbon Calculator to Your Website

Estimate the carbon emissions of your AI usage with our free calculator. Learn how many prompts = CO₂, kettles boiled, plastic bottles, and more.

Add a Tabletop Gaming Dice Roller to Your Website
Add a Tabletop Gaming Dice Roller to Your Website

Level up your website with this html fast, sleek, and accurate Tabletop Gaming Dice Roller.

Add a RNG Random Number Generator to Your Website
Add a RNG Random Number Generator to Your Website

Add a Random Number Generator to your site to instantly generate a number between any two values. Great for tabletop gaming, raffles or educational purposes.

Add a Percentage Finder Calculator to Your Website
Add a Percentage Finder Calculator to Your Website

Easily add code to your website that creates a sleek Percentage Calculator that solve all percentage calculations instantly to your website.

Add an Age Calculator to Your Website
Add an Age Calculator to Your Website

Easily add code to your website that creates a sleek Age Calculator that instantly calculates your exact age in years, months & days.

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Resilience Skills That Counteract Trauma Narratives
Resilience Skills That Counteract Trauma Narratives

Discover five resilience skills that counteract trauma narratives. Learn how reframing, emotional regulation, meaning-making, connection, and agency foster healing and growth.

Am I Traumatized, or Just Human? Five Questions to Ask Yourself
Am I Traumatized, or Just Human? Five Questions to Ask Yourself

Not every painful experience is trauma. Learn five reflective questions to help you distinguish between trauma and ordinary human struggle, and discover when to seek support.

Resilience vs. Fragility: Which Story Do We Tell Ourselves?
Resilience vs. Fragility: Which Story Do We Tell Ourselves?

Do we see ourselves as fragile or resilient? Explore how the stories we tell about suffering shape identity, coping, and growth, and learn how to choose resilience without denying pain.

The Trauma Industry: How Culture Profits from Pathologizing Distress
The Trauma Industry: How Culture Profits from Pathologizing Distress

Explore how trauma has become a cultural and commercial industry. Learn why the commodification of suffering risks pathologizing everyday life and how we can protect the true meaning of trauma.

When Stress Becomes Trauma: Are We Pathologizing Everyday Life?
When Stress Becomes Trauma: Are We Pathologizing Everyday Life?

Are we pathologizing everyday life by calling stress “trauma”? Learn why distinguishing stress from trauma matters, and how accurate language can foster both compassion and resilience.