Studies

When we learn to read, we sculpt the brain. This process is exactly what allows us to acquire skills as complex as interpreting symbols that are not, in principle, genetically conditioned. Many of the situations we face require adaptation on our part. Furthermore, the brain is likely to have to …

In psychometric terms, validity is a concept that has gone through a long evolutionary process. In the beginning, Muñiz (1996) adopted the validity with a specific position. In statistical terms, validity is defined as the proportion of the true variance that is relevant for the purposes of the test. With …

We would all like to be more creative, so we look for exercises that improve this skill. Recently, it has been proven that creativity can be enhanced through brain stimulation. Keep reading to learn more. The brain has been the protagonist for the last few decades. Academics from all over …

Playing sports is one of the healthiest habits there is. However, it also causes many people to push their bodies to the limit, not taking into account that excess also has negative effects. Here, we talk about them and how this excess can lead to greater impulsiveness. Physical activity has …

Harvard studied the incidence of happiness on health. Researchers have found that those who are happy live longer and with more quality. What is the incidence of happiness on health? Can happiness lead to good health? That was the hypothesis raised at a symposium on the science of health and happiness …

Wundt’s experiment was carried out with a kind of thought meter. This instrument was a calibrated pendulum with needles protruding from each side. The pendulum swung from side to side, striking the bells with its needles. Modern psychology uses current psychometry to explain some of its aspects, such as individual …