Psychology
Exploring "Why" questions about Psychology
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Why do I feel awkward seeing nudity/sexuality when I am with my parents? Its just the human nature after all.
Normally we do not see our parents as sexual creatures. Since we do not look at our parents in a way befitting that type of intimacy, it feels wrong (edit: I should state "wrong" meaning socially abno
Why does sand stick to everything even though it doesn’t feel sticky?
Sand sticks to things in many ways just like flour does. Flour particles aren't sticky at all (while dry), but small enough to be caught in tangles of fabric fibers, attracted by even the slightest ch
Why does being tickled make us laugh?
I remember reading that one purpose of parents ticking their children is it teaches them defensive reflexes if they are attacked at different parts of their body (or something along those lines). Like
Why is depression so common?
It's may be partly because depression is over-diagnosed. [This book](_URL_1_) argues that we're now diagnosing normal self-limiting periods of grief or stress as mental illness. For example, if your s
Why won’t the US fight a War on Mental Illness a la drugs/poverty when such an effort is sorely needed?
We did in the 70s and the program was gutted over time. Probably to make room in the budget for the war on drugs.
Why does it feel like you actually produce more poop with a high fiber diet, rather than just pooping more regularly?
Partly because you do. Fiber isn't digested so you poop it out "minimally transformed". This makes it more voluminous than non-fibrous poop.
Why does every instrumental on YouTube not sound the same as the oringinal?
Some artists don't release official instrumental versions of their music. But demand for instrumentals is high enough that fans will inevitably try to recreate their own instrumental version. Have you
Why so much hate towards Russians?
Due to the rivalry between the US and Russia (which then extends to the west and Russia), Politicians from the west have focused on the negatives of Russia to drag its name down. The media repeats and
why do cigarettes help calm down anxiety? Is it something purely psychologic?
I had a doctor once tell me that cigarettes are one of the best mood stabilizers he has ever seen. I thought it sounded weird since the symptoms that ciggs cause don't seem very stabilizing, but he ex
Why do we shudder and get that weird tingly feeling in our chests after taking a drink of liquor?
Alcohol - especially high-proof alcohol like liquor - irritates the membranes that line your mouth, esophagus, and to some extent the stomach. We interpret this feeling as mild burning. When you take