Love remains to this day as one of the most convoluted and indescribable aspects of our lives; ask anyone to define love and watch them draw a blank. People have written poems and ballads about it, fought wars over it, and built civilisations with it as the epicentre, and yet when pressed, most people would struggle to define it effectively. The inability to pin down … Continue reading Love and Its Effects
The American Psychological Association defines motivation as ‘the impetus that gives purpose or direction to behaviour and operates in humans at a conscious or unconscious level’. The relationship between motivation and discipline is an increasingly discussed topic, especially with the rise of content promoting productivity, self-improvement and financial success online. Much of this content places pressure on young men in particular, encouraging them to match … Continue reading The Psychology of Motivation
Forensic Psychology lies at the intersection of psychology and law, applying psychological theories and knowledge to the criminal justice system. From interrogating suspects and understanding the innerworkings of a criminal mind to supporting offenders and victims in the aftermath of crime, its scope is both vast and varied. This article provides an insight into three critical aspects of forensic psychology: The popular notion of ‘profiling’ … Continue reading Forensic Psychology
Of all the people I could ask to define for me what graphology is, an interestingly large percentage would say either one of three things – “useless”, “pretty handwriting”, or “sorry?”. Of those who could answer correctly, “the study of handwriting”, very few would actually know very much about it at all, which is exactly what I intend to rectify in this article. Graphology as … Continue reading Graphology, Psychologically Speaking – An Insight into the Powerful Pseudoscience
