Does evidence support the claim that learning something new changes your brain for good, or that learning can be undone if you stop doing what you learned for long enough?
Answering this with proper science would easily take many books. Except in rare cases, simple answers cannot address the true nature of anything this dense. And yes, I realize I sound like a world-class know-it-all who is talking out of my butt-hole. Fair enough. So how would I look to answer these questions? Start with…
Which are the scientific ways to increase creativity power and creative thinking? Do some practical exercises exist?
First, forgive what I expect will be a brief answer. I am teaching myself to create more meaning in fewer words. A practical exercise to increase one’s creative juices? Easy. Spend 10 minutes, twice a day, for one week, sitting quietly in a room with no electronics. You have one job during this time. One…
How can I be more creative in psychology?
Faruque, this is an amazingly good question. Thank you so much for asking it. To begin with, most people have a hard time scientifically defining “creativity.” Not that defining “psychology” is much easier. Creativity? It’s the opposite of “genius.” Genius is”an exceptional ability to recognize patterns in already existing things.” Creativity is “destroying already existing…
How many people with autism have developed a phobia specifically related to one of their sensory processing abnormalities?
[Please forgive my long response. Personality is my special interest.] My first thought is, asking this is like asking if a bear does his business in the woods. Yes. Having strong personal reactions to things is an inherent part of having an autism. I certainly do. My second thought is, using a medical model word…
What suggestions would you give to someone recently diagnosed with Asperger’s?
James, the first thing I’d keep in mind is, do not go through this alone. Of all the things I could suggest, this is the most important of all. I sense that you are a brave soul working hard to better himself. To succeed, you’ll need to be reminded often that you are, and will…