Twitter stalking...

I was just looking at some twitter accounts and on Mo Constandi's, I found a rather interesting link to an article on Bionic Glasses: http://www.ox.ac.uk/media/science_blog/110705.html 

Jeremy Dean has to have the most interesting twitter account for me and will without a doubt be visiting this a lot in the future! I found this really appealing as music is a central part of my life. Likewise, at a conference, I attended a lecture from a Music Psychologist who explained how cortical level of arousal levels and music taste have a correlation. This link explores WHY we like music: http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/05/the-all-time-top-six-reasons-we-love-music.php I really agree with the 6 reasons and support Lonsdale and North (2010)'s research as whether I am happy or sad, music can concrete and secure a mood or alter it completely. And I am guilty as charged that I will judge someone to an extent by their music taste.

Another thought-provoking article from Jeremy Dean: http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/06/consumer-psychology.php this time on consumer behaviour, a very strong interest of mine.

SPOLIT FOR CHOICE?

I am very glad to see 'too much choice' on the list! I often find when I am in the sales or a very large department store/bluewater, I turn my nose up at a dress which when I see the following week in a smaller shop, I absolutely love! I definately feel that ASOS should take this on board on their website. Their large selection of thousands of clothing in small pictures often puts me off. In this way, I really like ZARA's website and their set up which has a very nice balance between selection, quality and effectiveness.

This is a prime example of why I love Psychology - when you can truly relate to a study and identify truth in them from your own life. It is because of this that I believe Psychology is a innovative scientific discipline applicable to everyday life. I truly cannot see how anybody cannot find interest in aspects of the subject.