The Archive - Psych 101
Understanding the Body Schema and Its Relevance to Psychology
Discover the fascinating concept of body schema in psychology, exploring its role in motor control, spatial awareness, and self-perception. Learn how body schema impacts rehabilitation, identity, and disorders like phantom limb pain, eating disorders, and neglect syndrome. Dive into the research, experimental insights, and innovative therapies like mirror therapy and virtual reality, revealing how body schema bridges neuroscience and psychological health.
What Are Mirror Neurons?
Discover the science of mirror neurons, their discovery, and their impact on empathy, learning, imitation, and social behaviour. Learn how mirror neurons shape human connection and cognition.
Defining Neuroplasticity in Psychology: The Brain’s Remarkable Ability to Adapt
Discover the science of neuroplasticity in psychology—how brain plasticity enables learning, memory, and recovery. Explore key studies, applications, and insights into the brain's remarkable ability to adapt.
What is Action Potential in Psychology?
Learn about action potential in psychology, a fundamental process in neural communication affecting perception, learning, memory, and behavior. Discover its phases, importance, and link to disorders.
The Silent Intruder: Understanding Microsleep and Its Far-Reaching Impacts
Delve into the nature of microsleep, its triggers, consequences, and the importance of detecting and mitigating its risks.
Nature vs. Nurture: A 21st Century Update
We provide an updated perspective on the nature versus nurture debate, examining contemporary research and its implications for understanding human behaviour and development.