The 25 most read articles on Psychology and Mind in 2015
2015 is over. A very important year for Psychology and Mind, because 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 have 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 contents of this past year in Psychology and Mind according to the best jury... Our readers!
The 25 most visited articles by 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.
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Readings: 68,989
Open this ranking of the most viewed articles this post about him Autistic spectrum.
The Asperger syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social functioning, communication and language, motor capacity and the activities and interests of the individual who suffers it, despite the fact that intelligence is normal. There are different behaviors that can indicate the presence of this disorder. In this text are exposed ten characteristic signs of this pathology.
Author: Adrián Triglia
Reads: 69,500
Albert bandura, a Ukrainian-Canadian psychologist and pedagogue, is one of the most influential figures in psychology.
He drew up the Social Learning Theory, in which it pays attention to observational learning and the importance of the beliefs of self-efficacy for the regulation of human behavior. Furthermore, he also introduced the concept of reciprocal determinism, in which he explains that not only does the environment influence the person, but that the person is also capable of changing the environment.
Author: Juan Armando Corbin
Reads: 69,639
In case of Carl tanzler, due to its bizarre overtones, it seems taken from urban legend, although in reality this story is true.
In fact, few cases of necrophilia are as famous as that of this German doctor that he decided to settle in the United States in the late 1920s. Tanzler carried her obsession with a woman beyond death, and was able to exhume the corpse of what he considered the woman of her life, to continue having sex with her. You can know its history by clicking on the title.
Author: Adrián Triglia
Reads: 71,818
There are many psychologists that throughout history have contributed to our discipline continuing to renew itself.
Classical psychologists laid the foundations for 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 of today, with names such as Albert Bandura, Elizabeth Loftus, Philip Zimbardo, Steven Pinker ...
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've taken the time to select fifteen essential documentaries on psychology. Each of them addresses a different theme, so you can choose the ones that interest you the most. Enjoy them!
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 75,163
Ambition, vanity, arrogance, and other individualistic behaviors are associated with egocentric people.
Although these individuals qwant to show great self-confidence, that's just appearance, what is known as a false self-confidence. So what are self-centered people really like? What are its most characteristic features? Find out in this article.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 75,728
Living with a cat It provides multiple benefits both on a psychological and physical level.
That is, through the friendly interaction between the cat and the person it is possible to overcome situations of stress, anxiety or a low mood. In addition, cats can help you improve your physical health and your quality of life. So, if you want to know more about the benefits of cat therapy, we invite you to read this publication.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 77,655
The Degree in Psychology is one of the most popular and attractive among students.
After finishing the institute, 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 incontinents of taking the Degree in Psychology are explained, so that you can learn several important details about career opportunities and about the academic curriculum. Mandatory reading.
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Readings: 81,705
The 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: is what is known as Philofobia. Fortunately, this disorder can be overcome.
Author: Arturo Torres
Readings: 81,719
Sometimes the people around us are having a hard time and we have a hard time knowing how to react to support them.
When someone is experiencing 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 give 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.
Author: Arturo Torres
Readings: 86,898
The resilience It is the capacity that an individual has to face adversity and manage to adapt well to tragedies, trauma, threats or extreme stress.
Since this one does not have, but it is something that is developed and learned to maintain, in this publication the ten characteristic habits of resilient people are exposed.
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 momentous influence on evolutionary psychology and modern pedagogy. You are invited to read the article... If you haven't done it yet!
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 such as Zone of proximal development are explained in this article.
Author: Jonathan García-Allen
Reads: 105,131
The Maslow's pyramid or hierarchy of human needs it is a psychological theory that inquires about human motivation.
It was proposed by the humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow, who affirms that our actions are motivated to meet certain needs: physiological, safety, 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.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 105,436
People who practice regularly yoga, meditation or mindfulness surely you already know the meaning of this word.
"Namaste" is a term from the San Cristo language (the classical language of India) and, today, in many of the dialects of Hindu it is used to greet or say goodbye to someone. The Buddhist philosophy has burst into the West with force, that is why this article has received so many visits.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 112,765
We inaugurate the top 10 with this post that collects Raymond Cattell's theories.
The Big Five Model or "Big Five" is a theory of personality that explains it from 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 (extraversion), factor A (agreeableness) and factor N (neuroticism or emotional instability). If you did not know this theory, in this article we will explain it to you.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 142,475
A controversial investigation has found relationship between musical tastes and academic grades.
As the results show, the students with the worst grades were those who liked to listen to musical genres such as Hip Hop and Reggaeton. Is it true? In this article we collect the data from this curious study so you can draw your own conclusions.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Readings: 145,690
The psychologists have tried to understand human behavior regarding love, and that's because love is one of the most extraordinary sensations that human beings can enjoy.
The intense emotions and passion of love often affect the mind and body of all of us, giving meaning to our lives. In this article we review the types of love and their theories.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 183,136
This article presents a synthesis of the Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory, composed of eight stages.
Each of them gives rise to the development of a series of competencies that, if acquired, help to solve the goals that will be presented during the next life stage. The different stages are determined by a conflict that allows psychological growth.
Author: Xavier Molina
Reads: 188,509
Sometimes science contributes curious scientific facts... and a bit extravagant.
A controversial study, carried out by a leading researcher at the Kinsey Institute in the United States of America, reveals that There seems to be a correlation between higher academic level and higher frequency in masturbation. You have the details in the original post.
Author: Paula Marín Fernández
Reads: 195,123
In asymmetric relationships, that is, in which one of the two members of the couple is placed above the other, there may be psychological abuse.
At this writing, the clinical psychologist Paula Marin Fernandezreviews the 30 signs that indicate that someone may be suffering psychological abuse in their relationship. An interesting and conscientious post that almost 200,000 people have read, being the fifth most visited article in 2015.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 302,299
Psychologists and Psychology Students we are faced with a good number of clichés, stereotypes and myths around our profession.
If you are a psychologist, surely they have told you at some time: “You cannot be angry; You are a psychologist! " or "Psychology is not a science". You, better than anyone, know how obnoxious these comments can be. This article is proof that our readers also value good humor.
Author: Adrián Triglia
Reads: 348,032
The 2015 bronze is for this interesting compilation of films related, in one way or another, to the field of psychology.
This text presents a list of films on psychology that is recommended for all those interested in studying and understanding this discipline. If you have time, check out the movies on psychology and mental disorders that every movie buff should know.
Author: Bertrand Regader
Reads: 379,279
Howard Gardner and his theory of intelligences ranks second. Silver deserved for a didactic post that almost 400,000 people have read 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 much debate among various experts. One of the most influential theories is the 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.
Author: Alba Ramos Cruz
Reads: 872,350
And finally we come to the one who 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 she was sexually abused by her biological father. Therefore, she was adopted by a new family.
In her new home, she began to manifest that she had very strange nightmares, and carried out violent behavior towards her brother, her parents and her animals. In addition, she also manifested inappropriate sexual behaviors: the girl masturbated in public in a savage way, leading to bleeding. She was diagnosed with a serious attachment disorder and admitted for treatment. If you want to know all the details of the case of little Beth explained by the psychologist Alba Ramos Cruz, do not hesitate to click on the link.
This is all... for now
So far 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.
