The 25 Most Read Psychology And Mind Articles In 2015
2015 is over. A very important year for Psychology and Mindbecause Thanks to our audience we are the most visited psychology and well-being website in Spanish
You have allowed us to grow and, with the arrival of the new year, we want to take the opportunity to look back and review the most read articles that the previous year has left us. In today’s article We have prepared a list that represents the 25 posts that interested you the most In fact, some of these articles have gone viral on the Internet thanks to you! So here you have a small gift in the form of a directory with the most interesting content from this past year in Psychology and Mind according to the best jury… Our readers!
Let’s start with the twenty-fifth most read post, to move towards the top positions. By clicking on each title you can access each of them.
25. Asperger syndrome: 10 signs to identify this disorder
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Readings: 68,989
Open this ranking of most viewed articles with this post about the autism spectrum.
He Asperger syndrome It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social functioning, communication and language, motor capacity and the activities and interests of the individual who suffers from it, despite the fact that intelligence is normal. There are different behaviors that can indicate the presence of this disorder. This text exposes ten characteristic signs of this pathology.
24. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
Author: Adrián Triglia
Readings: 69,500
Albert Bandura a Ukrainian-Canadian psychologist and educator, is one of the most influential figures in psychology.
He developed the Social Learning Theory in which he pays attention to observational learning and the importance of beliefs self-efficacy for the regulation of human behavior. Furthermore, he also introduced the concept of reciprocal determinismin which he explains that not only the environment influences the person, but the person is also capable of changing the environment.
23. The famous and macabre case of necrophilia of Carl Tanzler
Author: Juan Armando Corbin
Readings: 69,639
In case of Carl Tanzlerdue to its bizarre overtones, seems straight out of an urban legend, although in reality this story is true.
In fact, Few cases of necrophilia are as famous as that of this German doctor who decided to settle in the United States at the end of the 1920s. Tanzler took his obsession with a woman beyond death, and was able to exhume the corpse of the woman he considered the woman of his life, to continue having sexual relations with her. . You can learn his story by clicking on the title.
22. The 12 most influential psychologists today
Author: Adrián Triglia
Readings: 71,818
There are many psychologists that throughout history have contributed to our discipline continuing to renew itself.
Classical psychologists laid the foundations of what psychology is today, but psychological science needs to be updated to meet the needs of human beings. Here you have a list of the 12 most influential psychologists today with names such as Albert Bandura, Elizabeth Loftus, Philip Zimbardo, Steven Pinker…
21. 15 documentaries about psychology that you cannot miss
Author: Adrián Triglia
Readings: 72,790
The psychology and neurosciences They can be difficult to understand at times.
Texts can be of great help, but documentaries can also provide us with knowledge, as well as entertainment. To make your life easier, we have taken the trouble to select fifteen essential documentaries on psychology Each one of them addresses a different topic, so you can choose the ones that interest you the most. Enjoy them!
Ambition, vanity, arrogance and other individualistic behaviors are associated with egocentric people
Although these individualsThey want to show great self-confidence, that’s just appearance, what is known as false self-confidence. So, what are self-centered people really like? What are its most characteristic features? Find out in this article.
19. Cat therapy, the beneficial effects of living with a cat
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 75,728
living with a cat It provides multiple benefits both psychologically and physically.
That is, through friendly interaction between the cat and the person it is possible to overcome situations of stress, anxiety or a low mood. Additionally, cats can help you improve your physical health and quality of life. So, if you want to know more about the benefits of cat therapy we invite you to read this publication.
18. Why study Psychology? 10 points that you should value
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 77,655
The Degree in Psychology is one of the most popular and attractive among students
Once they finish high school, many young people consider continuing their studies to train as professionals in this discipline. But what are the “pros” and “cons” of this career? In this article The advantages and disadvantages of taking the Degree in Psychology are explained, so that you can know several important details about professional opportunities and the academic curriculum. Required reading.
17. Philophobia or the fear of falling in love
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Readings: 81,705
He love It is one of the most beautiful things that human beings can experience.
But sometimes, due to trauma or a bad love experience, some people close the door to their heart due to the great anxiety they feel: This is what is known as Philophobia Fortunately, this disorder can be overcome.
16. Guide to knowing how to provide emotional first aid
Author: Arturo Torres
Readings: 81,719
Sometimes the people around us are having a hard time and it is difficult for us to know how to react to support them
When someone is going through a bad time, if we want to support them, we must be careful with our actions so as not to be another burden. If we also know how to provide emotional first aid, it is likely that we will be able to comfort to the person who is having a bad time. If you want to know more about how to act in these cases, you can read this text.
Resilience is the ability of an individual to face adversity and adapt well to tragedies, traumas, threats or extreme stress.
Since this is not something you have, but rather it is something that you develop and learn to maintain, in this publication The ten characteristic habits of resilient people are exposed
14. Jean Piaget’s Learning Theory
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 93,067
This post summarizes the learning theory of the Swiss constructivist psychologist Jean Piaget
Piaget’s studies on the intellectual and cognitive development of children have exerted a transcendental influence on developmental psychology and modern pedagogy You are invited to read the article… if you haven’t already!
13. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 94,263
Strong presence of articles on psychological theories in this ranking. In thirteenth position, we find another one.
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, which highlights the importance of the socialization process in cognitive development, emphasizes the roles that different actors play in social interactions and culturally organized activities to influence psychological development and learning. Concepts like Zone of proximal development are explained in this article.
12. Maslow’s pyramid: the hierarchy of human needs
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Readings: 105,131
The Maslow’s pyramid either hierarchy of human needs is a psychological theory that investigates human motivation
It was proposed by the humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow, who states that our actions are motivated to meet certain needs: physiological, security, affiliation, recognition and self-actualization In twelfth position, this post is among the privileged ones that have managed to exceed 100,000 readings throughout 2015.
11. Namaste – what exactly does it mean?
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 105,436
People who regularly practice yoga, meditation or Mindfulness surely already know the meaning of this word.
“Namaste” is a term from the Sanskrit language (the classical language of India) and, today, in many Hindu dialects it is used to greet or say goodbye to someone. The buddhist philosophy has burst into the West with force, which is why this article has received so many visits.
10. The 5 big personality traits: What are they?
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 112,765
We inaugurate the top 10 with this post that includes Raymond Cattell’s theories
He Big Five Model or “Big Five” is a theory of personality that explains it based on five traits or dimensions These five factors are called OCEAN (for its acronym in English): factor O (openness to new experiences), factor C (responsibility), factor E (extroversion), factor A (agreeableness) and factor N (neuroticism or emotional instability). If you didn’t know this theory, in this article we explain it to you.
9. What music do smart people listen to?
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 142,475
A controversial investigation has found relationship between musical tastes and academic qualifications
According to the results, the students who obtained the worst grades were those who liked to listen to musical genres such as Hip Hop and Reggaeton. Will it be true? In this article we collect the data from this curious study so you can draw your own conclusions
8. Types of love: what different kinds of love exist?
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 145,690
The psychologists They have tried to understand human behavior regarding love and that is because love is one of the most extraordinary sensations that human beings can enjoy.
The intense emotions and passion of love often affect the minds and bodies of all of us, giving meaning to our lives. In this article We review the types of love and their theories
7. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 183,136
This article presents a synthesis of the Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development composed of eight stages.
Each of them gives rise to the development of a series of competencies that, if acquired, help to resolve the goals that will arise during the next life stage. The different stages are determined by a conflict that allows psychological growth.
6. Intelligent people masturbate more, according to a study
Author: Xavier Molina
Readings: 188,509
Sometimes science provides curious scientific facts.and a bit extravagant.
A controversial study, carried out by a prominent researcher at the Kinsey Institute in the United States of America, reveals that There seems to be a correlation between a higher academic level and a greater frequency of masturbation You have the details in the original post.
5. The 30 signs of psychological abuse in a relationship
Author: Paula Marín Fernández
Readings: 195,123
In asymmetric relationships, that is, in which one of the two members of the couple is above the other, there may be psychological abuse
In this writing, the clinical psychologist Paula Marín Fernández reviews the 30 signs that indicate that someone may be suffering psychological abuse in their relationship An interesting and awareness-raising post that has been read by almost 200,000 people, making it the fifth most visited article in 2015.
4. The 10 phrases that psychologists hate hearing
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 302,299
Psychologists and psychology students We face a good number of clichés, stereotypes and myths around our profession.
If you are a psychologist, you will surely have been told at some point: “You can’t get angry; You are a psychologist!” either “Psychology is not a science”. You, better than anyone, know how hateful these comments can be. This article is proof that Our readers also value good humor
3. 10 films about psychology and mental disorders
Author: Adrián Triglia
Readings: 348,032
The 2015 bronze goes to this one interesting compilation of films related, in one way or another, to the field of psychology
This text presents a list of films about psychology that is recommended for all those interested in studying and understanding this discipline. If you have time, check out movies about psychology and mental disorders that every movie buff should know.
2. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 379,279
Howard Gardner and his theory of intelligences comes in second place. Deserved silver for an educational post that has been read by almost 400,000 people in 2015.
The study of the intelligence It is one of the topics that has aroused the most interest among psychologists. It is a highly abstract concept that has caused great debates among different experts. One of the most influential theories is Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, in which intelligence is seen as a set of distinct and semi-independent intelligences. In this article we explain it to you in detail.
1. The shocking case of Beth, the psychopathic girl
Author: Alba Ramos Cruz
Readings: 872,350
And finally, we come to what has been the most read article in this year 2015
This post is about a true story, the case of Beth Thomas, which has caused a great impact on social networks. Beth had a difficult childhood, as she lost her mother and was sexually abused by her biological father. Therefore, she was adopted by a new family.
In his new home, he began to report that he had very strange nightmares, and carried out violent behavior towards his brother, his parents and animals. In addition, she also exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior: the girl masturbated wildly in public, causing bleeding. She was diagnosed with a severe attachment disorder and admitted for treatment If you want to know all the details of little Beth’s case explained by psychologist Alba Ramos Cruz, do not hesitate to click on the link.
This is all… for now
This is the ranking of the most read articles in 2015 that we have just closed. We return in 2016 with more and better Thank you for your trust.
