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John Dewey's Principles of Education

There are few approaches that have had such a big impact on education as John Dewey's. The American philosopher, psychologist and educator believed that children should be active creators and the agents of their learning, and not just passive recipients of the knowledge of previous generations. Sp

John Locke: How to Form Free Thinkers

Locke's ideas on religion and democracy became the basis of most liberal societies, making him the father of liberalism. Some, however, believe that his parenting guide, "Some Thoughts Concerning Education," may have been even more influential. You can learn more about the ideas from 1694 that are s

John B. Watson – Behavioral Science

John B. Watson had famously claimed that he, a dozen healthy infants, could mold into anything. To doctors, lawyers, artists, beggars or thieves, regardless of their origin or genetic predisposition. Special thanks to our Patreons: Avigail, Badrah, Cedric Wang, David Markham, Denis Kraus, Don Bone,

Watson’s Theory of Behaviourism

John B. Watson famously claimed that if he were to be given a dozen healthy infants, he could shape them into anything; doctors, lawyers, artists, beggars, or thieves, regardless of their background or genetic predispositions. First, he completed experiments with 8-month old Albert. He later applied

Emotional Intelligence

Our ability to sense, understand, and control emotions is known as emotional intelligence (EI) and is considered critical to human thriving. For centuries, we thought that emotions and cognition were two separate things. Today we know that the two are constantly interacting. The most relevant model

Dark Medicine – Semmelweis

Today, medicine is seen as an authority and a sacred institution. But like any institution, it has a dark past. The story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis shows how medicine was terribly wrong and how the poor judgment of the doctors cost many women their lives. In 19th-century Vienna, the young doctor was r

The menstrual cycle

The menstrual cycle begins between the ages of 9 and 13. It brings physical and hormonal changes into four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase. This cycle typically lasts 28 days. It affects mood, health and fertility. The experiences are very different. Some have few

The Shocking Effects of Caffeine On Mental Health

In this video, we're going to take a look at the shocking effects of caffeine on mental health. We're going to discuss how caffeine can affect your mood, cognitive function, and sleep. If you're like most people, you probably drink coffee to boost your energy levels. But is that really a good idea?