Open Book of Psychology

These posts were originally written in Portuguese and automatically translated to English.

Mindfulness - What really is

Nowadays mindfulness is a pretty common term, so much so that it ended up being diluted and mixed with countless things. Let's go back to the origin!

The Power of Words

How a single word has the power to change our lives, for better or for worse.

What is Personality - Part 4 - The Current Model

Have you heard about the Big Five, this is its origins

What is Personality - Part 3 - You're Somewhere Between Introverted and Extraverted, and Cattell Created the Test to Find Out

On the shoulders of giants: how psychologist Cattell continued Allport's work and paved the way for today's personality tests

What is Personality - Part 2 - Allport vs Freud

Discover the story of Allport, who, dissatisfied with the psychoanalytic view, revolutionized the study of Personality.

What is Personality - Part 1 - Freud and Psychoanalysis

Have you ever wondered why people do the things they do? Psychologists have too, and we have answers.

Stress: What It Actually Is and Why Everyone Has It

Stress is always a hot topic, and for good reason. This text explores what stress is from a biological, psychological, and social perspective, and how these dimensions interact.

Children aren't born evil: the psychology of bullying

Understanding the different facets of bullying and how to intervene...

10 Myths About Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Psychologists

Many of the things we hear about psychology may not be correct — some are obviously untrue while others are better disguised.

Psychotherapy, Counseling, Psychological Support, Counselling, Psychological Intervention... — So What Are the Differences

This text is for anyone who feels confused seeing all these terms — particularly psychology students, potential clients, and even other psychologists.