One of the more fascinating topics from the Biological Approach is neuroplasticity. The IB Psychology Guide states that the development of neural networks is the results of both genetic and environmental influences. The article “The Lasting Impacts of Poverty on...
This article from Psychology Today, Plastic Is Fantastic . . . for Your Brain explores the topic of neuroplasticity, a topic from the Biological Approach. Neuroplasticity is defined as your brain’s ability to alter its physical structure, to repair damaged regions, to...
Working on a group project with your classmates at Pamoja is challenging. In this post, the characteristics of effective groups will be identified and some tips given about how to work as a group in an online environment. Characteristics of Effective Groups The...
The groundbreaking work of Loftus and Palmer (1974) first challenged the idea that our memories are an accurate record of events. These cognitive psychologists investigated the effect of leading questions on the accuracy of speed estimates of cars involved in a...
Brain Pickings present a wide range of posts on psychology. Its founder, Maria Popova, likens her blog to a Lego treasure chest: Brain Pickings is your LEGO treasure chest, full of pieces across art, design, science, technology, philosophy, history, politics,...
This provocative Ted Talks asks the question: As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication — and asks us to think deeply about...
