1. Is there any supersensory perception in the world? In the field of extrasensory perception, psychology tries to study three questions (1) Telepathy. (The transmission of information between two people without any medium or communication.) (2) Clairvoyance. (The ability to obtain information about the occurrence of places, people, and events without going through the path of the senses.) (3) Prophetic ability. In an experiment on telepathy, subjects were arranged to sit in 2 rooms. One party tried to convey the message and the other tried to receive it. However, critics argue that the methodology of many experiments that affect telepathy is faulty; participants can also inadvertently reveal answers in their minds. Those who exhibit telepathic powers tend to have a strong ability to read subtle messages from others. 2. Why do we dream? The attraction of dreams is that we wake up sleepy, disoriented, scared, or feeling very satisfied. Freud once said that our dreams embody desires that individuals are afraid to express in real life. Recent research, on the other hand, does not fit this statement perfectly. One theory is that the stories that appear in dreams are shaped by stimuli that enter our brains at random. Another claim is that dream stories are the result of us making up for, and reflecting, some of our hidden desires. But they are not the product of repressed desires. 3. How can we better motivate ourselves? In the matter of achieving goals, we all want to become more efficient. According to behaviorism, to make yourself more effective you have to reward yourself at each small stage of achieving your final goal. First, you need to find a thing or reward that you really like. Then, identify a goal that you really want to achieve. Next, work backwards from the goal to see where you are, what else do you need to do? Finally, give yourself some rewards in each small step towards achieving your goal. 4. How do we make working memory work well for us? Working memory is modeled to help you store information in your consciousness. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first time you learn something, or if it’s to recall something you’ve learned in the past. The key is how you can make the information last as long as possible; or have the memory fully present when you need it. Psychology has 3 ways to help you: (1) Grouped memory: by dividing a large amount of information into smaller chunks. (2) By encoding the information so that you can use it freely. That means you have to sort out the information in a systematic way. (3) Use the depth processing method. The more meaning you give to a piece of information, the easier it is to remember it. For example, when remembering words, instead of memorizing them by rote, you should put the words into sentences to remember them. 5. Does psychology provide you with a cure for life’s dilemmas? Psychology tries to help solve the problems and dilemmas that humans face every day. When you encounter a problem, psychologists suggest that you first understand what the problem is. Then more importantly, in order to solve the problem you need to keep an open mind so that you can think of various ways to solve the problem. Sometimes, the more eccentric the method, the more effective it is. Finally, if the result fails, you can always be ready to start over again. 6. How can I communicate better? Good communication skills are the secret to building connections with others. When we think of communication, we think of verbal or written language. However, when it comes to speaking, it’s not what you say that matters, but rather, how you say it. The tone of your voice determines the listener’s judgment of your words: are you saying a question or are you just making a statement? However, many people tend to express themselves like a question when they make their point. This can make people feel that you are not confident; especially if you are trying to persuade others, it is not so convincing. And your body language may be more important than the words you say. Many people can’t look people in the eye and talk, and rub their hands together when they’re nervous. This way they are showing all their inner emotions. You need to try to control your body language in order to influence the perception and impression of others. 7. What is intelligence? Why do we care so much about intelligence? This is a huge issue in the field of psychology. People have been studying intelligence for a long time, as far back as the early 20th century. However, no one has been able to come up with a precise definition of intelligence; nor is there a method that can actually be used to measure it. There are many debates on the topic of intelligence. For example, which sex is more intelligent? Is IQ inherited? Can intelligence be trained? Does being smart really make you better? Psychologists argue that intelligence encompasses not only academic knowledge, but more importantly, operational skills; self-awareness skills; and the ability to empathize with others. We are so concerned about intelligence because it extends to every corner of our lives and has a profound impact on our lives. 8. What does “self-actualization” mean? According to Maslow, the originator of the theory of “self-actualization,” self-actualization is the process by which a person consistently realizes his or her potential. This theory is based on Maslow’s pyramid of personal needs, in which “self-actualization” is at the top of the pyramid. People often misunderstand that only when you have achieved the bottom part of the pyramid can you achieve the needs at the top. But this is not the case. You can think of those poor but great artists who have not yet achieved the need for security and respect. In fact, Maslow argued that many self-actualized people have to pay a lot of price in life to realize their inner potential. It can be said that there is no such thing as a person who is in a perfect state of self-actualization, but the important thing is that each of us has our own unique way to realize ourselves. 9. How does the interaction between the body and the brain affect our emotions? From William James to Richard Lazarus, countless psychologists have wrestled with the question: Is our mental state influenced by our physical state? And what about the other way around? William James’ theory, emphasizes that bodily sensations influence the experience of emotions. The physiologist Carl Langer proposed a similar theory. Physiologist Cannon believes that the thalamus plays a key role. An emotional stimulus activates the thalamus, which in turn activates the autonomic nervous system, which then produces arousal. According to Schachter and his colleague Jerome Singer proposed the facial feedback hypothesis. Instead, our emotions are influenced by the muscles of the face. If you want to be happy, you should smile. Perhaps, no one’s theory is completely correct. Psychologists have come to the common insight that at least our emotions are influenced to some extent by our bodies. 10. Is genetics or parenting important? This is a never-ending debate. However, rather than treating “heredity” and “nurture” as two opposing topics, they should be treated as an interactive relationship. It should be said that people are quite self-reliant creatures, and they change throughout their lives. The good news is that if you don’t inherit the traits you want, you have the right to control your own destiny. No matter what age you are.