Merry Monday! It’s no secret that JustHeath likes both psychology and biology—heck, he even majored in both of ‘em. Whereas psychology can been conceptualized as the study of human behavior, biology can be understood as the infrastructure of said behavior. Today, I’m going to tell readers a little bit about the curious case of Phineas… Continue reading Phineas Gage
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WEIRD Culture and Psychology
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! One of my colleagues at my place of vocation recently sent an article my way that I found very intriguing, and I wanted to recommend it to readers of Philosophy Matters. wrote about the psychological, anthropological, and economical studies of Joseph Henrich, . These researchers from the University… Continue reading WEIRD Culture and Psychology
Psychology of Effectiveness: Starting the New Year Well
Merry New Year (tomorrow)! If you were expecting JustHeath to talk about New Year’s resolutions, then I’m afraid that I’m going to have to disappoint you. You see, I do not make them…never have, never plan on doing so in the future. I’m certainly not against them or the concept, but my personal decision is… Continue reading Psychology of Effectiveness: Starting the New Year Well
#Winning: Thought-Priming to Influence Behavior
Merry Monday! JustHeath likes games. In fact, he is the co-sponsor for an Analog Gaming Club—get it?…non-digital. We recently had our last meeting for the semester (a tournament), and I recalled a famous psychological study involving a classic game. Today, I’m going to share with you Dijksterhuis and van Knippenberg’s (1998) research about a… Continue reading #Winning: Thought-Priming to Influence Behavior
We’re Number One?!?!?: Sports and Psychology
Merry Monday! JustHeath likes sports and athletic events. JustHeath also places a huge value on loyalty. Thus, you may be thinking that I am one of those diehard fans of one’s alma mater(s)…you would be in error. I enjoy close games between skilled opponents and not blowouts regardless of whether or not “my” team is… Continue reading We’re Number One?!?!?: Sports and Psychology
Philosophy and Psychology: Kindred Disciplines
Well, hello there. For my first posting on Philosophy Matters, I want to emphasize the interrelatedness between philosophy and psychology. As Swalters can tell you, the Greek origins for the former indicate a “lover/friend of wisdom,” whereas those of the latter a “study of the soul.” Thus, even the mutual etymology suggests a special relationship. … Continue reading Philosophy and Psychology: Kindred Disciplines