About Psychology: Do You Believe One of These Brain Myths?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In this week's featured article, we tackle a few of the most common myths about the human brain. Discover what researchers have learned about the brain, plus explore some other myths and facts about psychology. 7 Myths About the Human Brain Is it true that humans have the biggest brains in relation to body size? Do we really only use 10-percent of our brain? Is it a fact that once brain cells die we can never grow new ones? There are a lot of myths out there about the human brain, but researchers have made discoveries about the truth behind some of these popular misconceptions... Learn more Search Related Topics:  the brain  neurons  brain damage 10 Facts About Psychology Psychology is all around you and part of who you are. Delve deeper into this fascinating topic in these ten basic facts that everyone should know about... Learn more Search Related Topics:  psychology 101  psychology faq  Common Misconceptions About Psychology Psychology is a vast and complex topic, but there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. What's the truth behind some of the biggest myths?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  psychology myths  psychology history  psychology experiments 3 Myths About Psychology Majors Do you ever feel like the general public doesn't really understand what psychology majors do? Here are just a few of the most commonly heard myths and misconceptions about psychology majors... Learn more Search Related Topics:  psychology majors  hypnosis  psychoanalysis Related Searches Brain Psychology A2 Level Psychology Brain Facts Psychology Training Study Psychology Featured Articles Important Dates in Psychoanalysis Quiz: Are You an Introvert or an Extravert? The Psychology of Heroism What Is Compliance? What Can You Do With a Bachelor's in Psychology? What Do Dreams Mean?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Latest From the Blog How Many Emotions Are There? What Makes You YOU? What Do You Learn in Psychology Classes?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: What Makes You Who You Are?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology You are unique. You are special. But what exactly makes you who you are? What influences left a mark on your personality, your behavior, and your attitudes? In this week's newsletter, we will take a closer look at some of the forces that influence your past, your present, and your future. Were You Born That Way? Your blue eyes might come from your mother and your curly hair might come from your father, but where did your penchant for playing the clarinet originate? Was your talent for music inborn, or is it something you acquired through learning? The nature versus nurture debate tackles the age-old question: Were you born that way, or did the environment mold you?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  nature vs nurture  developmental psychology  child development How Does Genetics Influence Who You Are? Genetics has an influence on who you are. While these genetics may lay out a basic blueprint for growth, they are also affected by environmental factors as well. For example, while a child's genetic code might be set for tallness, poor nutrition (an environmental variable) might prevent the child from reaching his full height... Learn more Search Related Topics:  genetics  child development  chromosomes What Role Does the Environment Play? Genetics might set the foundation for development, but it is our life experiences that help build who we are. Discover how experience shapes who we are as children and throughout life... Learn more Search Related Topics:  child development  classical conditioning  observational learning Personality: Who Are You? Your personality is made up of your characteristic pattern of thinking, behaving, and feeling. It makes you who you are. But just what factors influence personality? Does it change throughout life or is it fairly static?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  personality psychology  sigmund freud  carl rogers Related Searches Psychology Child Psychology Training A2 Level Psychology Social Psychology Brain Psychology Featured Articles How Does Human Memory Work? Before You Choose a Psychology Major The Anatomy of the Brain What Is the Bystander Effect? How to Write a Psychology Lab Report What Is Emotional Intelligence   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Can People Grow New Brain Cells?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Conventional wisdom has long suggested that when brain cells die, they are gone for good. But is this really true? In this week's newsletter, learn more about the truth about adult neurogenesis. Adult Neurogenesis: Can We Grow New Brain Cells? Most brain cell development happens before we are even born, but is it possible that we continue to make new neurons during adulthood?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  neurogenesis  the brain  How Many Neurons Are in the Brain? Just how many neurons are there in the human brain? Learn more about what recent research has discovered and how humans compare to other animals... Learn more Search Related Topics:  neurons  the brain  How Big Is the Brain? The brain is capable of amazing things, but just how big is the average human brain? Learn more about how big the brain is and the role that brain size plays... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  neurons  memory Do We Only Use 10 Percent of Our Brain? Do we really only use 10 percent of our brain? Find out the story behind this popular myth and the truth about how much of your brain you really use... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  neuroscience  psychology myths Related Searches Brain Psychology Psychology Training Social Psychology Psychology Study Learning Psychology Featured Articles Why Does the Moon Look Bigger on the Horizon? The Difference Between Classical and Operant Conditioning Does Majoring in Psychology Require a Lot of Math? Types of Psychologists and What They Do Have You Ever Had a Peak Experience? Psychology Dictionary: Psychology Terms from A to Z   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement