Neurotransmission has a significant relationship to human behaviour. It is also a major focus for psychologists taking a biological approach. For example, the neurotransmitter serotonin has been investigated to determine its involvement in a wide range of emotions,...
Geert Hofstede pioneered modern research on cultural dimensions in the 1960s and 1970s. In this series of 10-minute presentations, Hofstede explains each of the dimensions and the values and attitudes they encompass: Power Distance The extent to which people in...
The view that human memory is not an exact copy of events is widely accepted. Rather, it is now understood to be a reconstruction that may be altered over time. Research has demonstrated that memory may be changed during storage, processing, and retrieval. This...
TED describes itself as a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. (TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design.) Psychology has been a major focus of interest and currently there are 241 talks and 161 blog posts on...
The brain is far from ‘static’ as research has shown that complex neural networks can be modified and changed in a process known as neuroplasticity. This process is of particular significance in young children during their early brain development. The very rapid...
The case study of Clive Wearing (CW), one of the most famous in cognitive psychology, was undertaken by Oliver Sacks. Sacks was intrigued with how herpes viral encephalitis, which Wearing contacted in 1985, impacted CW’s memory. At the time, CW was a musician. The...
