Psychologists and neuroscientists don't fully understand how we form a sense of self. They're looking to neurons in the brain for answers. Occasionally, when I’m emerging from the depths of a long ...

Self: the totality of the individual, consisting of all characteristic attributes, conscious and unconscious, mental and physical…. — APA Dictionary of Psychology. Early psychological theorists ...

What is an illusion? When something is not what it seems to be, there is a good chance we are in the possible grip of an illusion. Why does this happen? Illusions appear to happen mostly when our ...

Self-identity is a complex construct, an intangible essence that makes an individual uniquely "them." It's the dynamic blend of personal beliefs, values, experiences and perceptions that forms the ...

The internet can help you explore and express who you are in loads of fun, creative ways. You can try out different avatars, outfits and usernames and be all kinds of characters in all kinds of games ...

We live in an ever-changing social world which constantly calls forth changes to our identities, group memberships and society. Novel technologies, economic developments and political violence are ...