Category Archives: Psychology

The psychology of Curiosity: A review and reinterpretation

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

A differential susceptibility hypothesis proposes that children may differ in the degree to which parenting qualities affect aspects of child development. Infants with difficult temperaments may be more susceptible to the effects of parenting than infants with less difficult temperaments. … Continue reading →

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The Psychology Behind Social Media Interactions

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

Why is digital communication so often easier than communicating face-to-face? In fact, the creators of virtual war games argue that the virtual experience is better than the real one, because the dangers connected to the real experience are removed. In … Continue reading →

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Quantum-like Modeling of Cognition

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

This paper begins with a historical review of the mutual influence of physics and psychology, from Freud’s invention of psychic energy inspired by von Boltzmann’ thermodynamics to the enrichment quantum physics gained from the side of psychology by the notion … Continue reading →

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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Curiosity is a basic element of our cognition, but its biological function, mechanisms, and neural underpinning remain poorly understood. It is nonetheless a motivator for learning, influential in decision-making, and crucial for healthy development. One factor limiting our understanding of … Continue reading →

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