A number of theories have been postulated in an effort to explain why some people believe in conspiracy theories. Some say, ...

In 1963, Arthur Staats published his first treatise on what would be a lifelong mission to develop a unified theory of psychology. His approach was to first argue that the various factions of ...

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the kind of “see it everywhere, can’t remember where you learned it” concept that pops up every so often in conversations about psychology, social issues and ...

In the field of psychology, attachment theory proposes that interpersonal experiences early in life should shape how people ...

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