
A Term in Psychology: The Empty Boat Effect
What Is the Empty Boat Effect? Have you ever experienced a moment when your whole day was nearly ruined—only to discover it was all a misunderstanding? Imagine you’re driving to work, already late,...

A Term in Psychology: Alexithymia
What Is Alexithymia? In psychology, there’s a term for people who struggle to express and even recognize their own emotions: Alexithymia. This word was first introduced by Dr. Peter Sifneos, a Harv...

A Term in Psychology: The Peak-End Rule
What Moments Shape Our Experiences? Think about your life:Which moments truly define whether an experience was good or bad?Was it a trip, a meal, or a concert? How do you really remember those even...