The 15 most read Psychology and Mind articles in 2016.

A selection of the most popular Psychology and Neuroscience articles of 2016.

2016 is coming to an end and, as every year, we look back to bring you a compilation of the most viewed articles.. 

This year has been a great year for our portal, as our growth has been spectacular: we are currently the most visited psychology website in Spanish and with more followers in Spanish-speaking countries. A true reference in the field of psychology, neurosciences and health.

Since without you it would not have been possible, the team of Psicología y Mente would like to share with you our most sincere gratitude.

"Psychologically Speaking": our first book is now on sale.

But this year has also been important for us because, after the great success of our project and the great reception it has had, we have produced our first popular book on psychology. Its name is "Psychologically Speaking: a journey through the wonders of the mind".It has been published by Ediciones Paidós, a firm of the well-known communication company Grupo Planeta. Our work is on sale both in Spanish bookstores and here.

Psicológicamente Hablando is a very complete and at the same time entertaining text, written in an informative and accessible tone. A book aimed at those readers who are curious about the world of psychology, because in its little more than 300 pages, the authors invite you to take a deep journey through the history of the science of behavior and mental processes. The book also talks about what psychology is and what it is for and reviews the functioning of the brain and the most important discoveries in psychology and neuroscience, among other appealing topics. A book not to be missed if you are a lover of this discipline.

• If you want to know more: "Our first book goes on sale! "Psychologically Speaking""

The best articles of 2016.

Returning again to the magazine, this year we have published many articles that have been highly appreciated by our readers. This post collects a list of the 20 posts that, according to your verdict, have been the most successful. Don't miss them!

15. The creepy effects of a new drug: 'Krokodil'.

Krokodil or Desomorphine is a very dangerous home-made drug that is widespread mainly in parts of Russia and Siberia. It is used as a substitute for heroin and is ten times stronger than heroin. In addition, it is much cheaper and much more toxic. Its consumption is very dangerous and the effects can be irreversible and even fatal. It receives this name because of the effect it produces on the skin of the person who consumes it, as it turns green and scaly, like that of a crocodile.

14. Gestalt theory: fundamental laws and principles

There are different theories and approaches in psychology, one of the most popular is the Gestalt theory, which proposed a new way of understanding psychology, based on holistic principles, very much in line with the principles of the Gestalt theory.It proposed a new way of understanding psychology, based on holistic principles, very different from the dominant paradigm at the time of its emergence, behaviorism. This psychological theory is also used in therapy, which is known as Gestalt therapy.

• Recommended article: "Gestalt therapy: what is it and on what principles is it based?"

13. Types of Leadership: The 5 most common types of leaders.

There is a difference between being a leader and being a boss, and there are also different leadership styles. Whether a leadership style is good or bad depends on many factors in the organization: the culture, the objectives pursued, the personality of the employees, etc. This article explains the different types of leadership and their characteristics.

12. The Big 5 personality traits

One of the most popular theories in personality psychology is the well-known Big Five Model. In this model personality is understood on the basis of five components or traits. These are: factor O (openness to new experiences), factor C (responsibility), factor E (extroversion), factor A (agreeableness) and factor N (neuroticism or emotional instability). These personality dimensions form the acronym "OCEAN". You can learn more in this post.

11. Burundanga, the drug capable of annulling your will

Burundanga is a drug that has become popular in recent months due to the consequences it causes in its victims, as it provokes a state of submission that weakens the person and annuls their will. This is exploited by criminals and sex offenders, who supply the substance to the victim in order to rob, rape or even murder them. Victims rarely remember what happened.

10. Types of love: what different kinds of love are there?

Love is one of those extraordinary sensations that human beings can feel. That is why it generates so much interest among psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists. There are different types of love that we review in this article, and in it we expose one of the most popular theories about this phenomenon: Sternberg's "Triangular Theory of Love".

9. The 16 most common mental disorders

Mental disorders are frequently diagnosed nowadays, and everyone has heard of some of them, such as depression, anxiety or schizophrenia. According to experts, one in three people suffer or will suffer from some kind of mental disorder in their lifetime.. But which ones are the most common, and which ones do most people suffer from? This article answers these questions and delves into the most common mental disorders.

8. The position in which you sleep says a lot about your personality.

Is there any relationship between our personality and the position in which we sleep? It seems to be so. At least according to researcher Chris Idzikowski, coordinator at the UK sleep institute, who has studied the six most common postures we humans use during sleep. The conclusions of their analysis reveal that, after studying the 6 most common postures of human beings, each one is associated with a personality type.

7. 10 keys to increase your self-esteem in 30 days

Self-esteem is a psychological variable that affects our well-being, and is involved in different problems such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, addictions, etc. And the fact is that, low self-esteem is one of the most frequent reasons for psychological consultation.. In this article you can find some tips on how to identify the assessment we make of ourselves and what is happening to us and how we can solve it.

6. Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory

Albert Bandura is one of the most influential behavioral theorists. Bandura, as an exponent of the behaviorist paradigm, takes into account the environment as a key element of learning. However, without ignoring the cognitive component, since in his theory he gives his theory gives great importance to the influence of expectations on our learning and the regulation of our behavior. and the regulation of our behavior. Modeling is a very important part of his theory and of human learning.

5. 11 movies about emotional intelligence that you should see

Emotional intelligence is a construct that has gained popularity in recent years, as it positively affects our well-being. Emotional intelligence is used in therapeutic, work, educational and even sports contexts, and many individuals benefit from its practice. This article includes 11 feature films on emotional intelligence that you cannot miss.

4. The Sociocultural Theory of Lev Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky is another of the most important figures in educational and developmental psychology, as he has provided a great source of knowledge for both psychologists and educators, for example, collaborative learning and the zone of proximal development.. This post gathers the most important ideas of this famous theorist.

3. The Learning Theory of Jean Piaget

Along with Vygotsky, Jean Piaget is another of the most important psychologists who have focused their attention on the study of the cognitive development of children. Piaget affirms that there are a series of stages through which all children pass for the development of intelligence. He is also the leading exponent of the constructivist paradigm, affirming that human beings are active beings and construct their own learning..

2. Namaste: what exactly does it mean?

"Namaste" is a word from the Sanskrit language (the classical language of India) and in many dialects of Hindi is used to greet or say goodbye to someone. and in many dialects of Hindi it is used to greet or say goodbye to someone. Today, Buddhist philosophy is very popular in the West, and namaste is a term that is frequently used in our immediate environment. Individuals who practice yoga, meditation or Mindfulness probably already know the meaning of this word. If you do not know it yet, in this article you can learn more about this concept.

1. Asperger's Syndrome: 10 signs to identify this disorder

This post closes this ranking of most viewed articles. Many of our readers have been interested in this text, which exposes ten characteristic signs of this disorder. Asperger's Syndrome falls into a broader category, the so-called autism spectrum disorders. It is characterized by affecting social functioning, communication and language, motor skills and the activities and interests of the person who suffers from it. Despite these limitations, intelligence is usually normal.