Monotropism: The Attention Theory of Autism
Monotropism was first presented to an autism conference in 1992, yet the first systematic attempt to measure it did not appear until 2023. The idea ha…
Category: Applied Psychology
Autistic Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell Them Apart
The first research study of autistic burnout was only published in 2020, and autistic adults who have lived through it say it was often mistaken for d…
ADHD in Women and Girls: Why It Gets Missed
In Denmark, ADHD diagnoses peak at age 8 for boys but age 17 for girls. ADHD in women and girls is often quieter rather than absent, and that nine-yea…
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Explained
Search the research literature for the exact phrase “rejection sensitive dysphoria” and you will find it in the title of two papers. One of them a…
Hyperfixation vs Special Interest: What the Evidence Says
Search the research literature for "hyperfixation" and you get 26 papers. Every single one is about radioactive tracers lighting up on a body scan. No…
MBTI Stereotypes vs Reality: What Your Type Is Really Like
Discover the truth behind MBTI stereotypes. Learn why popular personality type misconceptions persist and what each of the 16 types is actually like b…
Free MBTI Function Stack Test: Discover Your True Cognitive Profile
Take our free MBTI function stack assessment to discover your cognitive hierarchy. 10-minute test reveals dominant, auxiliary, tertiary & inferior fun…
MBTI Memes Explained: Why Your Type Is Always Depicted That Way
Discover why MBTI personality type memes feel so accurate. Explore the psychology behind viral stereotypes, cultural bias, and how memes shape identit…
MBTI Dating App Profile Guide: Attract Your Perfect Match
Master MBTI dating with proven strategies for each personality type. Optimize profiles, decode compatibility, and find lasting love.
MBTI Criticisms: Valid Concerns and Unfair Attacks
MBTI criticisms examined: which are valid concerns about reliability and validity, and which attacks miss the mark. A balanced, evidence-based analysi…