Science and the Horizon of Reason

Illusions

Human beings associate deception with negative experiences like fraud, trickery and propaganda. Despite these negative connotations, deception is the foundation of human existence. Sensory illusions limit our perception and humans continuously deceive each other when playing our social roles. Psychology teaches that we are not rational animals, but that we rationalise our thoughts and experiences.

The Bystander Effect in Helping Behaviour: An Experiment
When somebody is in trouble, many people ignore their plight. Experiment in helping behaviour - how many people will help, how many will be bystanders?
Difference Between Male and Female Body Image Statistics
Analysis of a body image statistics for men and women. The research shows that women are less satisfied with their body shape than men.
Hidden Personality according to Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers
Carl Rogers' theory of hidden personality is preferred over the Freudian model as it is more in tune with findings of contemporary scientific research.