Walter A. Duarte

We never really know what our minds will conjure up as we drift off to sleep. Sometimes, our dreams are as mundane as running errands, like picking up milk at the grocery store. Other times, they can take us on an emotional roller coaster that lingers long after we’ve woken up. This unpredictability is intriguing … Read more

In today’s fast-paced world, finding effective ways to unwind and de-stress is more important than ever. While traditional methods like meditation, exercise, and reading remain popular, digital games have also emerged as a potential source of relaxation. Among these, color prediction games—a simple yet engaging form of online entertainment—have gained traction not just for their … Read more

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943, which outlines a five-tier model of human needs, arranged in a hierarchical order. This model suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to higher levels of needs. The hierarchy is often depicted as a pyramid with … Read more

The Mandela Effect describes a phenomenon where a large group of people shares a collective memory of an event that never actually occurred. This term was coined in 2009 by Fiona Broome, who discovered that she, along with many others, mistakenly believed that Nelson Mandela had died in the 1980s, even though he passed away … Read more

Erik Erikson was an ego psychologist who developed a highly influential theory of human development. Although his ideas were shaped by the work of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, Erikson focused on psychosocial development rather than Freud’s emphasis on psychosexual stages. Erikson’s theory is composed of the following stages: Let’s explore the background and key stages of … Read more

LSU’s Angel Reese isn’t concerned about her earnings potential if she turns pro. While she has yet to decide whether she’ll stay at LSU for another year or declare for the WNBA draft, Reese is confident that financial opportunities will be available regardless of her choice. This season, much of the conversation around college athletes … Read more