The shadow as stated in Jungian psychology is the dark side of our unconscious minds. It’s a part of the unconscious mind where undesirable or unwanted traits and desires are relegated to. The shadow is part of the (Id) primitive, instinctual unconscious and also one of the archetypes (Shadow Archetype). In Jungian psychology everybody is…
What are the main differences between men and women? This article will look into the personality differences and the differences in interests between the genders, and how they relate to the gender pay gap. Differences in Interests There have been several studies in which infants were given the option to play with two types of…
Why do some people go for the Apple iPhone IOS and others prefer an Android phone? Could this choice reveal certain traits about a particular person’s personality? iPhone IOS vs Android Personalities iPhone Users The research suggests people who go for the iPhone tend to be of a younger age, and it’s also a more…
Some people seem to like or even love the colour black, they drive a black car, they often wear black clothing and they even have a black cat. What is the meaning of the colour black, and can a love for black give some insight into a persons psychology and personality? Psychologists say the colour…
This post will go into the psychology, personality traits and motivations of managers, plus giving some examples of counter productive managing techniques to achieve being a better boss. Personality Traits of Managers Obviously those people who become managers are not all the same. However there are certain traits and motivators that many share, and these…
What is the psychology behind the decision to choose a high status car such as a BMW, Mercedes, Lamborghini or perhaps a larger vehicle like an SUV? To some people a car is nothing more than a tool or necessity, a buying decision in this case may rely mainly on factors like, price, space, reliability,…
Tattoos are more popular than ever, but what is the psychology and motivations behind the choice to get a tattoo? At one time there were many strong negative stereotypes associated with having a tattoo. However these days they’re being seen as more and more socially exceptable. Without so many negative stereotypes, people with a desire…
How well do other people actually know you? Including family members and those that are close to you, plus how well do you know yourself? Insight into how our minds work Who we are, how we come to conclusions, make decisions and generally how we perceive the world is a very complicated process. The world…
Sociopath vs psychopath what’s the difference? They’re often confused with each other however they’re differences. This article explains the differences and traits of the Sociopath and Psychopath. Sociopaths and Psychopaths are very similar and share many similar traits. Psychopaths are considered to be sociopaths with more extreme traits. Antisocial personality disorder is a term used…
What are the reasons and motivations of those who are on the extreme or radical side of political correctness and the political left? On the surface their reasons seem obvious, they seem to be for fairness, equality and anti discrimination. It all seems morally good, however something has gone seriously wrong, there seems to be…