Psychological Tricks for Being Likable
I’ve taken a lot of psychology classes during my time at Brown, both as requirements and out of genuine interest. My professors always love...
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Secondary Trauma: What It is and How to Recognize It
What is Secondary Trauma? Trauma is defined in the DSM-5 , as exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation...
Sarah Rabine, 2022
Name: Sarah Rabine Major: Psychology Minor: Cognitive Science Hometown: Casco, Michigan
Beginner's Guide to Meditation
Combat anxiety, depression, and stress with the awesome practice of meditation.
What is Synesthesia?
To put in the simplest terms, synesthesia is the interconnectivity of two or more senses; the stimulation of one sense causes another.
The Rewards of Vulnerability
“If we want the rewards of being loved we have to submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.” Tim Kreider wrote an article for the New...
Why We’ve All Considered Getting Bangs
Ever had an abnormally stressful week, and your first instinct is to suddenly chop off all your hair? Or maybe dye it a new color? How...
What Does it Mean to be An Ambivert? (Most of Us Are!)
For those of you who like personality tests and psychology read on! I assume that most of us have heard of the terms “ introvert ” and “...
Burnout: Know the signs before you fallout
As students, we have a lot on our plates. Trying to meet the demands of work and school while maintaining some kind of social life, it’s...
Stigma in the Psychology Classroom: An Interview with a Professor
While sitting in my Psychology 101 class, I was curious as to what a professor’s point of view would be while watching the classroom as...
The Many Faces of PTSD
We’re all in this life together.
5 Qualities All Interesting People Have in Common
We all know the people in our lives that seem to have extra captivating qualities that make them stand out a little bit more than your...
How to Understand Your Window of Tolerance
During my college career, I have struggled with feeling so anxious because of work, school and various responsibilities that I end up...
Soothing Your Inner Child
YOU are deserving of good things.
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The Pros and Cons of Social Media With Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, AKA social phobia, is primarily an intense fear of negative evaluation or rejection in social or performance...
Incorporating Nature into Your Daily Life
Using nature as part of your self-care routine
The Joy Center
Some basic psychology and science behind why we feel joy, or don’t
Why I Chose Psychology As My Major
Intrigued by psychology? Read this!
The Psychology Behind Ignoring Climate Change
Is inaction in the reversal of our carbon footprints about more than ignorance?
The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health
Over the past few years, I’ve become tragically proficient at functioning in a state of sleep deprivation. Starting in my teens, I began...
