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This article explores the psychology of secrets, revealing that the average person has about 13 secrets, five of which they have never shared with anyone. Research has shown that secrets can have psychological effects, with brooding about a secret being the most harmful aspect. Secrets that evoke shame are more psychologically damaging than those that evoke guilt. The article also discusses the risks and benefits of confessing secrets, finding that people often overestimate how harshly they will be judged. It highlights the importance of choosing the right person to confide in, as some friends may be more likely to pass on secrets than others. Overall, the article provides insights into the nature of secrets and their impact on individuals. [Extracted from the article]

The author examines how to use the unconscious for personal benefits and advantages in daily life. Topics covered include inspiration, pain relief, and memory.

If psychology is going to help combat class-based inequalities, it needs to ensure that people from different classes are represented in research in the first place. Given that social class is related to differences in values, ways of thinking, and behaviour, it's vital that samples include participants from diverse class backgrounds. As the team concludes: 'Our findings suggest that class-based inequality may also reproduce, in part, because class contexts can imbue advantaged individuals with an exaggerated belief that they are better than others, and outside observers may conflate this miscalibrated confidence with evidence of competence. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on the impact of hormonal changes on the behavior of every individual. Particular focus is given to the love hormone Oxytocin which is released during childbirth and breastfeeding, menstrual cycle of women, stress hormone Corisol. Other topics addressed include testosterone in men.

The article looks at the mental abilities of various animals, focusing on a study by Joanna Wimpenny which considers the thought processes of crows. The environmental awareness of fruit flies is discussed, noting that they are able to use their attention selectively based on memories rather than reacting randomly to things around them. The author also looks at metacognition in monkeys. INSET: You¿ve got me feeling emotions.

The article presents a neuropsychological observation and understanding about the behavior of humans towards superstition. Bruce Hood of the University of Bristol, England notes that the human brain is designed to detect structure and order in the environment. It discusses another possible evolutionary benefit of superstition, being offered by religion. It also explains other cultural and environmental factors the influence the superstitious behavior of humans.

The article presents a neuropsychological observation and understanding about dreams. Patrick McNamara of Boston University, states that dreams modulate the emotion and are crucial for processing emotions. It also discusses that rapid-eye-movement (REM) dream allow individuals to relive powerful emotional memories, but without the rush of stress hormones that accompanied the real life experiences. It explores the factors that can influence the content of dreams.

The article offers information on a study conducted by Ben Alderson-Day of the University of Durham, in Durham, Great Britain related to hallucination. It mentions that the volunteers had no idea about speech perception; reports that the people in the early stages of psychosis was better at identifying objects in ambiguous visual scene; and suggests that the fundamental mechanisms underlying hallucination involve ordinary perceptual processes, unusual experience and others.

The article offers psychological research briefs, on topics including a study on snacking frequency, another study on transgender men diagnosed with gender dysphoria, and a research on teenagers and children who practice martial arts.

The article focuses on a study, appeared in the periodical "Journal of Humanistic Psychology," regarding positive impact of nature on psychologically uplifting. It mentions that the study provide realisation regarding identity and life. It also presents the views of Ofra Mayseless, researcher from the University of Haifa, Israel, regarding the same.