valME
A penny for your thoughts
valME
A penny for your thoughts
  • Communities
  • Login
  • Login
    • Forgotten Password
  • Register
  • Search
    Home /  psychology  
  • front page
  • upcoming
  • controversial
  • most discussed
  • underappreciated
  • random
  • all
  • best from:
    • 24 hrs
    • 48 hrs
    • 7 days
    • 30 days
    • 365 days
    • all-time
    • spam
    • inappropriate
    • broken link
    • duplicate
    • wrong community
    • UA/ToS violation
    • shouldn't be flagged
    • NSFW (not in title)
    • bad HTML/css
    •
    vote
    18
    show
    vote
    vote
    5
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    4
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    5
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    4
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Why You're My Friend
    Why You're My Friend
    editorial posted by c_prompt in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    I enjoy writing. It helps me think and organize my thoughts. It prompts me to constantly ask why. The other day, I discussed with someone the difficulty I was having selecting a topic to write abou...

    • 1 comment
    • friendship,
    • rationality,
    • philosophy,
    • feelings,
    • emotions,
    • psychology
      •
    vote
    13
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    5
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    4
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    3
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
    Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
    samharris.org link posted by digdug in philosophy
    The power of psychedelics, however, is that they often reveal, in the span of a few hours, depths of awe and understanding that can otherwise elude us for a lifetime... I believe that psychedeli...

    • 7 comments
    • neuroscience,
    • drugs,
    • LSD,
    • marijuana,
    • consciousness,
    • psychology,
    • parenting,
    • psychedelics,
    • ethics,
    • morality
      •
    vote
    11
    show
    vote
    vote
    2
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    3
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    3
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    3
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Leadership Theory - Empathy and the Benefits of Failures, Crises, and Traumas
    Leadership Theory - Empathy and the Benefits of Failures, Crises, and Traumas
    editorial posted by c_prompt in business
    I was speaking with someone the other day (let's call her Jane), learning more about her life experiences. When getting to know potential friends, I have minimal interest in their family, frien...

    • No comments
    • leadership,
    • empathy,
    • psychology,
    • self-esteem
      •
    vote
    8
    show
    vote
    vote
    2
    agree
    vote
    vote
    1
    funny
    vote
    vote
    2
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    2
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    1
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Laura Schulz: The surprisingly logical minds of babies (TED Talk). Do I admit too much when I tell you I had tears in my eyes as she finished her presentation?
    Laura Schulz: The surprisingly logical minds of babies (TED Talk). Do I admit too much when I tell you I had tears in my eyes as she finished her presentation?
    ted.com link posted by c_prompt in science
    How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decisions with a surprisingly strong sense of l...

    • No comments
    • neuroscience,
    • children,
    • philosophy,
    • psychology,
    • learning,
    • education,
    • babies,
    • reason,
    • cognition
      •
    vote
    6
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    2
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    2
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    1
    thanks
    vote
    Image of What is love's purpose?
    What is love's purpose?
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Being young, I don't have as much experience with love as others, yet the ideas around it keep me up at night. Often, I've thought it might be productive to write some of them down. Roma...

    • 2 comments
    • philosophy,
    • love,
    • dating,
    • psychology,
    • romance,
    • happiness,
    • self-esteem,
    • achievement
      •
    vote
    4
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    2
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    1
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Diane Ackerman on What Working at a Suicide Prevention Hotline Taught Her about the Human Spirit
    Diane Ackerman on What Working at a Suicide Prevention Hotline Taught Her about the Human Spirit
    brainpickings.org link posted by c_prompt in psychology
    Choice is a signature of our species. We choose to live, sometimes we choose our own death, but most of the time we make choices just to prove choice is possible. Above all else, we value the right...

    • 1 comment
    • suicide,
    • philosophy,
    • psychology,
    • depression,
    • lonliness,
    • counseling
      •
    vote
    3
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    1
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Yes, You Can Catch Insanity: Reviving the debate about the immune system and mental illness.
    Yes, You Can Catch Insanity: Reviving the debate about the immune system and mental illness.
    nautil.us link posted by c_prompt in health
    One day in March 2010, Isak McCune started clearing his throat with a forceful, violent sound. The New Hampshire toddler was 3, with a Beatles mop of blonde hair and a cuddly, loving personality. H...

    • No comments
    • biology,
    • psychology,
    • science,
    • medicine,
    • immunopsychiatry,
    • mental illness,
    • autoimmune disease
      •
    vote
    3
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Self-change is tough, but not impossible, nor does it have to be traumatic. Here are 10 principles necessary for successful change.
    Self-change is tough, but not impossible, nor does it have to be traumatic. Here are 10 principles necessary for successful change.
    psychologytoday.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
    • No comments
    • psychology,
    • self-improvement
      •
    vote
    3
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Deep Habits: The Importance of Planning Every Minute of Your Work Day
    Deep Habits: The Importance of Planning Every Minute of Your Work Day
    calnewport.com link posted by c_prompt in business
    • No comments
    • productivity,
    • psychology,
    • education
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of People are scared of guns because they only have 2 outcomes: death & freedom. And freedom scares them more than death.
    People are scared of guns because they only have 2 outcomes: death & freedom. And freedom scares them more than death.
    bravetheworld.com link posted by c_prompt in guns
    I understand this quote is a bit of hubris, and I don't agree that these are the only two outcomes. I still like the quote and do agree that many people are terrified of freedom. People's fear of fr...

    • No comments
    • libertarian,
    • freedom,
    • philosophy,
    • personal responsibility,
    • fear,
    • psychology
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Scientists retrieve lost memories using optogenetics
    Scientists retrieve lost memories using optogenetics
    sciencedaily.com link posted by c_prompt in science
    Researchers have found that memories that have been 'lost' as a result of amnesia can be recalled by activating brain cells with light. They reactivated memories that could not otherwise be retrieved...

    • 1 comment
    • memory,
    • amnesia,
    • alzheimer's disease,
    • neuroscience,
    • brain,
    • health,
    • psychology
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    1
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    0
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of I Don't Care If I Suck, As Long As I'm Learning
    I Don't Care If I Suck, As Long As I'm Learning
    exceptionnotfound.net link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    I am an enormously self-critical person. If I'm going out to a party, or having dinner, or even just giving a presentation, I'm constantly playing back my speech and my actions in my head to see wher...

    • No comments
    • technology,
    • coding,
    • programming,
    • learning,
    • psychology
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    1
    thanks
    vote
    Dad Who Beat Son's Rapist Had Just 14 Words for Him at Sentencing… And They're Chilling
    conservativetribune.com link posted by Clarisse88 in childcare
    Child abuse does have a devastating effect on a child's mind, especially over the years. This is actually proven statistically, it's not just me claiming it. Children who have been molested, later...

    • 2 comments
    • psychology,
    • child abuse,
    • children
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Beyond Passion: The Science of Loving What You Do
    Beyond Passion: The Science of Loving What You Do
    calnewport.com link posted by c_prompt in jobs
    At a high level, SDT [Self-Determination Theory] makes a simple claim: To be happy, your work must fulfill three universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. In m...

    • 1 comment
    • motivation,
    • philosophy,
    • psychology,
    • business,
    • education
      •
    vote
    2
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    cool
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    2
    interesting
    vote
    Image of A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. Stop acting so surprised. It's Facebook after all.
    A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. Stop acting so surprised. It's Facebook after all.
    techcrunch.com link posted by c_prompt in technology
    A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. The study set out to discover if the emotio...

    • 1 comment
    • facebook,
    • ethics,
    • psychology
      •
    vote
    1
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of A Fan Asks Mike Rowe For Career Advice...He Didn't Expect This Response, But It's Brilliant.
    A Fan Asks Mike Rowe For Career Advice...He Didn't Expect This Response, But It's Brilliant.
    news.distractify.com link posted by c_prompt in jobs
    After comparing him to a 42-year old woman who can't find the "right man... a soul-mate from her zip code," actor and comedian Mike Rowe (best known as the host of Discovery Channel'...

    • 1 comment
    • business,
    • psychology,
    • philosophy,
    • education,
    • motivation
      •
    vote
    1
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    0
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    1
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed?
    Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed?
    calnewport.com link posted by c_prompt in jobs
    What is Passion Common to most peoples’ thoughts about passion are the following three foundational beliefs: To feel passionate about something is to be engaged and fulfilled by work...

    • 1 comment
    • motivation,
    • philosophy,
    • psychology,
    • business,
    • education
      •
    vote
    -1
    show
    vote
    vote
    0
    agree
    vote
    vote
    0
    funny
    vote
    vote
    -1
    intelligent
    vote
    vote
    0
    interesting
    vote
    vote
    0
    thanks
    vote
    Image of Environmental Psychology: The study of human nature, reasonable behavior and durable living
    Environmental Psychology: The study of human nature, reasonable behavior and durable living
    www-personal.umich.edu link posted by c_prompt in environment
    TIL what environmental psychology is.
    • 1 comment
    • psychology
      •

    Someone's Reading

    • Trinity Consultants | Experts in Horse Health & Equine Nutrition

      Trinity Consultants | Experts in Horse Health & Equine Nutrition in jrandallgladden

    • Order of actions mitigates hypocrisy judgments for ingroup more than outgroup members

      Order of actions mitigates hypocrisy judgments for ingroup more than outgroup members in pot.kettle.black

    • Our Mother

      Our Mother in braincrave

    • American Conspiracies

      American Conspiracies in braincrave

    • Feeding the homeless banned

      Feeding the homeless banned in braincrave

    Latest Activity

    • b_independent voted for "Ladies, you take provocative dressing to a pathetic extreme. Signed, a lady." in Clarisse88

    • c_prompt posted "Someone That I Used to Know" in parenting

    • c_prompt posted "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead (2024) - Full Special" in technology

    • c_prompt voted down "Business Setup in Dubai | Company Formation in Dubai, UAE" in Dubaibusinesssetup

    • c_prompt flagged "Business Setup in Dubai | Company Formation in Dubai, UAE" in Dubaibusinesssetup

    • c_prompt flagged "How to start a Business in UAE as a Foreigner Minimum Investment to Start a Busi..." in removed

    • Dubaibusinesssetup posted "Business Setup in Dubai | Company Formation in Dubai, UAE" in Dubaibusinesssetup

    • c_prompt posted "Proof You Can Do Hard Things: An Essential Piece to Your Life Resume" in parenting

    • c_prompt posted "The First Gulf War – A Catastrophic Error" in politics

    • c_prompt posted "And then she realized that a fresh start was hers for the taking, that she could..." in Note to Self

    • Deggle started community Deggle

    • c_prompt posted "There is no faith and no courage and no sacrifice in doing what is expedient" in Note to Self

    • c_prompt flagged "Health Safety Environment Job Board" in removed

    • c_prompt voted down "Health Safety Environment Job Board" in removed

    • c_prompt posted "Ancestral Mathematics" in Note to Self

    • Mythusmage started community Mythusmage

    • c_prompt posted "A Philosophical Game: An Interview with Saul Steinberg" in baseball

    • c_prompt posted "How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented" in todayilearned

    • c_prompt posted "10 Better Responses Than Just Saying “I’m Fine” | Evie Magazine" in funny

    • c_prompt posted "How To Stop Procrastinating | Jordan B Peterson" in Note to Self

    • c_prompt posted "The deep connection between misogyny and consuming animals" in funny

    • c_prompt flagged "Cryptocurrency Exchange List" in removed

    • c_prompt voted down "Cryptocurrency Exchange List" in removed

    • c_prompt commented on "Map maker, map maker, make me a map... make me a perfect map" in politics

    • dj_tranceriver started community dj_tranceriver

    • More...

    valME.io User Agreement / Terms of Service | valME.io Privacy Policy | Contact valME.io | valME.io users earn money from posts