Blog Profile / Beautiful Minds
| URL : | http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beautiful-minds | |
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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Creativity | |
| Posts on Regator: | 118 | |
| Posts / Week: | 0.7 | |
| Archived Since: | April 9, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Beautiful Minds Has a New Home
Beautiful Minds is now part of Scientific American MIND's new blog network! read more
New Sensitivity Gene Discovered
New gene discovered that is highly sensitive to supportive conditions. read more
Social and Mechanical Reasoning Inhibit Each Other
The brain can't engage social and mechanical reasoning at the same time. read more
The Pesky Persistence of Labels
New study shows that just because a label has been lifted doesn't make it disappear. read more
Interview with Author and Magician Alex Stone
Interview with Author and Magician Alex Stone about his book "Fooling Houdini." read more
Social Rejection Can Fuel Creativity
Social rejection fuels creativity for people with an independent mindset. read more
The Cognitive Psychology of Pick-up Lines
How perception and cognition influences receptivity to pick-up lines. read more
10 Insights to Enhance the Joy of Learning
The essence of the joy of learning. read more
Interview with World Memory Champion Boris Nikolai Konrad
A look inside the mind of a world memory champion. read more
Men, Women, and IQ: Setting the Record Straight
What James Flynn's data actually reveals about gender differences in intelligence. read more
Pride and Creativity
Unpacking the complex link between pride and creative achievement. read more
Are Prodigies Autistic?
New study on prodigies reveals some startling findings. read more
Why Weird Experiences Boost Creativity
A crucial trigger for flexible thinking and creativity is the experience of unusual and unexpected events. read more
Interview with Pickup Artist Chaser Clarisse Thorn
Interview with feminist S & M writer Clarisse Thorn on her experiences chasing "pickup artists". read more
"Brainy" is What "Brainy" Does
In his recent article "How Brainy Is Your Major", my good friend Jonathan Wai defines "brainy" and "smart" as doing well on a standardized test. I beg to differ. read more
Brain Stimulation Makes the 'Impossible Problem' Solvable
'Thinking cap' makes a virtually impossible problem — possible. read more
Can 'Genius' be Detected in Infancy?
Heidi Hankins is all over the news for scoring a MENSA-level IQ at age four. Can high intelligence really be detected in infancy? read more
Personality Influences on Cognitive Training
A new study suggests that the outcomes of working memory training depend heavily on personality—particularly neuroticism and conscientiousness. read more
Interview with Trina Paulus, Author of Hope for the Flowers
Trina Paulus, author of Hope for the Flowers, discusses the meaning of her book, and her writing process. read more
The Need for Pretend Play in Child Development
Over the last seventy-five years a number of theorists and researchers have identified the values of imaginative play as a vital component to the normal development of a child. read more