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How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile
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Keiron Walsh
Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…
Become More Powerful By Using The Force
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Keiron Walsh
In the Star Wars film series, Jedi Knights, such as Luke Skywalker, used the Light Side of The Force to give them special powers, like psychokinesis. By stretching this analogy to its limits, you too can become…
Hans Selye Video
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Keiron Walsh
Video interview with stress researcher Hans Selye...
How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile
Written by
Keiron Walsh
Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Piaget believed that there is a qualitative as well as a quantitative difference in the intelligence of young children, compared with older children and adults. There is a…
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
Vygotsky criticised Piaget’s emphasis on the child’s interaction with the environment, claiming that Piaget ignores the role of social interaction. Vygotsky, in contrast, sees the child as an apprentice who learns through interacting with others rather…