Transparency Item: The Perspectives Section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The field of psychology has garnered a significant amount of public interest since the mid-20th century, with new theories taking over each decade, and I find it helpful as a psychology student to pay attention to current … [Read more...] about Opinion: Psychology Myths Still Exist Despite Growing Awareness
personality
Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I've recently noticed that, as I’ve gotten older, the word “shy” is used less and less, especially regarding adults. I still hear children referred to as “shy kids,” but as an adult, words like “introverted” and “reserved” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?
I’m a nine. This means I’m a peacemaker, a harmonizer and a mediator. Then again, I’m also an INFP. So, I’m an introverted, intuitive, feelings-oriented perceiver. Apparently, my greatest strengths are ideation, empathy and adaptability. These are the defining characteristics of my personality. At least, they are if I take the word of a series of personality tests — … [Read more...] about OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?
Embrace What You Enjoy
Graphic by Nate BartonI love dogs.I mean, I am the ultimate dog person. As in, whenever I'm driving and I see a dog with their owner on the sidewalk or in another car, I yell the word "dog" so loudly that people in neighboring cars turn their heads and stare. 'Why would she do such a embarrassing and bizarre thing?' you might ask.I find dogs to be the purest things on this … [Read more...] about Embrace What You Enjoy
The MBTI is Nothing But Pseudoscience
Art by Christine Nelson "Four letters; say them and I'll know who you are" is essentially the mental statement people seem to make whenever they ask for someone's MBTI. But here's some background first. MBTI, shorthand for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, is essentially a complex personality test. The purpose of this test is "to make the theory of psychological types … [Read more...] about The MBTI is Nothing But Pseudoscience
