In the world of medicine, doctors have always wondered how our emotions connect with our physical health. One fascinating example of this is psychogenic fever. It’s like when our bodies heat up, but there’s no illness causing it. Sometimes, doctors might not catch this because it’s tricky to notice. But… Read More »Psychogenic Fever: When Stress Burns
Psychogenic Polydipsia happens when someone drinks lots of water because of their feelings, not because their body needs it. It’s not very common, but it’s really bad for your health. It messes up important stuff in your body, like electrolytes, and can even make you very sick or cause death… Read More »Psychogenic Polydipsia: Quenching More Than Thirst
Memory is really important for understanding who we are and what’s happening around us. But sometimes, things go wrong with memory, and one problem is called Retrograde Amnesia. It’s when someone can’t remember things from before, like past events or stuff they used to know well. In this article, we’ll… Read More »Retrograde Amnesia: The Struggle of Remembering
Memory is like a super important tool in our brains. It helps us remember stuff from the past and learn new things. It’s not just about facts and figures; memory affects how we make choices, feel emotions, and how we’re doing overall. One really cool thing about memory is that… Read More »Mood Congruent Memory: Emotions Shaping Memories
Memory is like a big book of our lives, holding all our experiences, knowledge, and who we are. But it’s not set in stone; it can change depending on how we feel physically and mentally. One cool thing researchers found is called State Dependent Memory. It’s when you remember things… Read More »State Dependent Memory: How Our Mood Shapes Memory
Inside our minds, there’s a cool thing called the Serial Position Effect. It’s like a secret code that helps us figure out how memory and thinking work. Scientists have looked into it to understand how we remember stuff when it’s given to us in a list. It’s not just about… Read More »Serial Position Effect: Remembering the Sequence
In people’s minds, there’s something special called “Flashbulb Memory.” Unlike regular memories that fade away, flashbulb memories stay super clear, like they’re frozen. These memories usually happen during big events that make us feel a lot, like when something really sad or important happens. Studying flashbulb memories helps us understand… Read More »Flashbulb Memory: Photographs of the Mind
Our brains are like filters, sorting through loads of information every day. But sometimes, this sorting gets mixed up, making us see things in a funny way and feel not so good. This is called the “mental filter,” a fancy term in psychology that helps explain why we might have… Read More »Mental Filter: Strategies for Clearing Mental Distortions
Adolescence is when you’re growing up fast and everything feels a bit confusing. One big part of this time is called Adolescent Egocentrism. It means that teenagers tend to focus a lot on themselves and how they see things. This can make them feel very self-conscious like everyone is watching… Read More »Adolescent Egocentrism: The Teenage Bubble
Egocentric Bias is like wearing glasses that make everything look a little different. It happens because our brains and the way we relate to others make us see things in our own way. This can change how we make choices, get along with people, and how happy we feel. In… Read More »Egocentric Bias: World Through My Lens