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How good is your memory?

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  https://www.testmybrain.org/ This website isn't valid because it relies on the fact that a person needs to know who the actors are. Not knowing the actors will give the test taker a hard time choosing the right answer https://www.psychologistworld.com/memory/stm-test-result This website is valid because it makes you think and try to remember the words you had just read and type them up after https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2023/02/04/cinnamon-improves-your-memory-and-cognition/?sh=48ed7d9621ec This article is cool because it talks about how cinnamon is beneficial in improving memory and cognition. People may not like cinnamon but if its good for my memory then i will plug my nose and eat it all day everyday.

Social Psych ... it's real life

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 HALLOWEEN Compliance - Changing one's behavior at the request or direction of another person. People all around try to behave like GhostFace from Scream but if told so by their mother they would subside their desires to accepted. Obedience - A form of social influence elicited in response to direct orders from an authority figure. When trick or treaters go door to door, the owner's usually ask of them to take ONLY 1 piece of candy to limit the consumption. By setting the limit, the kids are obligated to follow the orders to get their desired candy.  Social Facilitation - Being in the presence of others improves individual task performance. When going trick o treating with others its more safe and fun for everyone rather than going alone Group Polarization - Tendency of a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of it's members. When there is only a bowl of candy outside with the sign "Take only 1 please" the group decides to cros...

Anything Blog

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 Relationship Psychology 1)  Cuddling with someone you love triggers the brain to release oxytocin.  This chemical relieves stress and promotes a feeling of well-being and happiness. 2)  Seeing a picture of someone you care about can lower stress and pain levels   and help you heal faster if you are injured or sick. 3)  Less than a second after looking at someone we love, the brain releases chemicals such as oxytocin   and dopamine. Together, they provide a sense of intense happiness and well-being. 4)  Kissing helps us choose who we will love. It is a big player in maintaining long-lasting love. 5)  Having a healthy social connection   with someone is important for your mental and physical health. Being isolated for long periods can be detrimental. https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/general/7-meaningful-psychology-facts-about-love/