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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In today's newsletter: Do you believe any of these brain myths? Can you really change your personality? Why what you believe about intelligence can influence achievement. Some of the ways your brain leads you astray. 7 Myths About the Human Brain...Debunked! There are still a lot of things we don't know about the brain, researchers have dispelled a number of common myths. Discover the truth behind some popular brain myths. Search Related Topics:  the brain  neurons  brain damage Can You Change Your Personality? Is personality set in stone or is change possible? Discover why some traits are difficult to change, while others can be modified with the right approach. Search Related Topics:  personality  traits  habits Why Beliefs About Intelligence Can Impact Achievement One study suggests that what you believe about intelligence - whether it's due to nature or nurture - has an impact on achievement and performance. Search Related Topics:  intelligence  iq  motivation 5 Ways Your Brain Plays Tricks On You Your brain is capable of some amazing things - but it isn't perfect. Here are just a few ways that your brain makes mistakes or even downright lies to you. Search Related Topics:  brain  cognitive biases  memory Related Searches Psychology Today Brain Psychology Human Psychology A2 Level Psychology Study of Psychology Featured Articles How Do Transformational Leaders Inspire? The Five Levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs What Is an Independent Variable? What Is the False Consensus Effect? Great Reasons to Take a Psychology Class Academic Resources for Psychology Students   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Do You Really Only Use 10% of Your Brain? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement