The 15 most read articles of Psychology and Mind in 2016

2016 is coming to an end and, like every year, we look back to bring you a compilation of the most viewed articles.

This year has been a great year for our portal, as our growth has been spectacular: in the We are currently the most visited psychology website in Spanish and with the most Spanish-speaking followers. A true reference in the field of psychology, neurosciences and health.

Since without you it would not have been possible, the Psychology and Mind team would like to share with you our most sincere thanks.

"Psychologically Speaking": our first book goes on sale

But this year has also been important for us because, after the great success of our project and the great reception that this has had, we have prepared our first popularization book on psychology. Its name is "Psychologically speaking: a journey through the wonders of the mind", has been published by Ediciones Paidós, a firm of the well-known communication company Grupo Planeta. Our work is for sale both in Spanish bookstores like right here.

Psychologically Speaking is a very complete and at the same time entertaining text, written with an informative and accessible tone. A book aimed at those readers who are curious about the world of psychology, because in its little more than 300 pages, the authors invite you to take a deep journey through the history of the science of behavior and processes mental. The book also talks about what psychology is and what it is for, and a review of the functioning of the brain and the most important discoveries of psychology and neurosciences, among others attractive themes. A book that you cannot miss if you are a lover of this discipline.

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The best articles of 2016

Going back to the magazine, this year we have published many articles that have been highly appreciated by our readers. This post contains a list of the 20 posts that, according to your verdict, have been most successful. Don't miss them!

Krokodil or Desomorphine is a very dangerous homemade drug that is widespread, mainly, in some areas of Russia and Siberia. It is used as a substitute for heroin and is ten times stronger than it. In addition, it is much cheaper and toxic. Its consumption is very dangerous and the effects can be irreversible and even fatal. It receives this name because of the effect it produces on the skin of the person who consumes it, as it turns green and scaly, like that of a crocodile.

There are different theories and approaches in psychology, one of the most popular is the Gestalt theory, which proposed a new way of understanding psychology, based on holistic principles, very different from the dominant paradigm at the time of its emergence, behaviorism. This psychological theory is also used in therapy, which is known as Gestalt therapy.

• Recommended article: “Gestalt Therapy: what is it and what principles is it based on?”

There is a difference between being a leader and being a boss, and there are also different styles of leadership. Whether a leadership style is good or bad depends on many factors in the organization: the culture, the objectives pursued, the personality of the employees, etc. This article explains the different types of leadership and their characteristics.

One of the most popular theories of personality psychology is the well-known Big Five Model. In this model, personality is understood from five components or traits. They are the following: factor O (openness to new experiences), factor C (responsibility), factor E (extroversion), factor A (kindness) and factor N (neuroticism or emotional instability). These dimensions of personality form the acronym “OCEAN”. You can know more in this post.

Burundanga is a drug that has become popular in recent months due to the consequences it cause in its victims, because it causes a state of submission that weakens the person and annuls his will. This is taken advantage of by criminals and sexual offenders, who supply the substance to the victim in order to rob, rape or even kill her. Victims rarely remember what happened.

Love is one of those extraordinary sensations that human beings can feel. That is why it generates so much interest among psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists. There are different types of love that we review in this article, and in it we expose one of the most popular theories regarding this phenomenon: the “Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love.

Mental disorders are frequently diagnosed today, and everyone has heard of some of them, such as depression, anxiety or schizophrenia. According to experts, one in three people suffer or will suffer from some type of mental disorder during their lifetime.. But, which are the most frequent? Which suffer more people? This article answers these questions and delves into the most common mental disorders.

Is there a relationship between our personality and the position in which we sleep? Seems that if. At least according to researcher Chris Idzikowski, coordinator at the UK Sleep Institute, who has studied the six most common positions that humans use during sleep. The conclusions of his analysis reveal that, after studying the 6 most common postures of human beings, each one is associated with a type of personality.

Self-esteem is a psychological variable that affects our well-being, and is involved in different problems such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, addictions, etc. And it is that, Low self-esteem is one of the most frequent reasons for psychological consultation.. In this article you can find some tips to know how to identify the assessment we make of ourselves and what is happening to us and how we can solve it.

Albert Bandura is one of the most influential behaviorist theorists. Bandura, as an exponent of the behaviorist paradigm, considers the environment as a key element of learning. Now, without forgetting the cognitive component, since In his theory, he attaches great importance to the influence of expectations on our learning. and the regulation of our behavior. Modeling is a very important part of his theory and of learning humans.

Emotional intelligence is a construct that has gained popularity in recent years, since it positively affects our well-being. Emotional intelligence is used in therapeutic, work, educational and even sports contexts, and many individuals benefit from its practice. This article collects 11 feature films on emotional intelligence that you cannot miss.

Lev Vygotsky is another of the most important figures in educational and developmental psychology, because it has provided a great source of knowledge for both psychologists and educators, for example, regarding collaborative learning or the zone of proximal development. This post collects the most important ideas of this famous theorist.

Together with Vygotsky, Jean Piaget is another of the most important psychologists who have focused their attention on the study of the cognitive development of the little ones. Piaget affirms that there are a series of stages through which all children pass for the development of intelligence. Likewise, he is the greatest exponent of the constructivist paradigm, affirming that human beings are active beings and construct their own learning.

"Namaste" is a word from the Sanskrit language (the classical language of India) and in many of the Hindi dialects it is used to greet or say goodbye to someone. Currently, Buddhist philosophy enjoys great popularity in the West, and namaste is a term that is frequently used in our immediate environment. Individuals who practice yoga, meditation or Mindfulness will surely already know the meaning of this word. If you don't know yet, in this article you can delve into this concept.

This post closes this ranking of most viewed articles. Many of our readers have been interested in this text, which exposes ten characteristic signs of this disorder. Asperger Syndrome is integrated into a broader category, so-called autism spectrum disorders. It is characterized by affecting social functioning, communication and language, motor capacity and the activities and interests of the person who suffers from it. Despite these limitations, their intelligence is usually normal.