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Freud's psychoanalytic theory and suicide

Hi everyone!

I was looking for overviews or explanations of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, as it is an important theory for explaining behaviors and attitudes in psychology, and I happened to find a book discussing multiple psychologist's theories and their explanations for suicide. Starting on page 9 of the pdf and finishing on page 20 of the pdf should provide a simple overview of Freud's psychoanalytic theory as well as its explanations for suicide. The book does also explain multiple psychologist's perspectives on the matter as well, so if that is something interesting to you then you may read those as well.

-Jad

Psychology
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PAVA BioImpact Team
PAVA BioImpact Team
Jun 03

Great post, Jad! Freud’s psychoanalytic theory is fascinating because it attempts to explain behavior by exploring unconscious thoughts and internal conflicts that people may not even realize they have.


One thing that stood out to me is how differently psychology has evolved since Freud’s time. While many of Freud’s ideas were groundbreaking, modern neuroscience and psychology now use brain imaging, genetics, and evidence-based research to better understand complex issues like depression and suicide.


How can modern neuroscience test or challenge psychological theories that were originally based on observation rather than biological evidence?

Claire

Loftus and Palmer Car Crash Experiment

Hi! I was finally able to check out the Loftus and Palmer case (Thank you Kayla!). It's so interesting how reality can be altered of shaped during investigations + its so important that officers take this into account while interrogating suspects! Eye witness testimonies can prove to be one of the most valuable pieces of information a case can have and adding bias to a question can twist someone's perception of their testimony. The Loftus and Palmer experiment proved police could alter someone's memory using words like "hit" or "crash" when asked how fast a car was going during an accident.

Here's the article, please check it out!

https://www.simplypsychology.org/loftus-palmer.html

Psychology
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PAVA BioImpact Team
PAVA BioImpact Team
Jun 03

Penny for your thoughts??


If a person’s memory can be unintentionally changed by others, how much responsibility should we place on eyewitnesses when their testimony turns out to be inaccurate? Should they be blamed, or is this simply a limitation of the human brain?

Claire

Psychology in the Criminal Justice system

Hey guys! Did you know that psychology has a major role in how a criminal’s sentencing is? I found an article that talks about how many psychologists play a role in finding out a killer’s motivations and patterns in serial killers!

The link is here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/law-and-crime/amp

Psychology
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Kayla Roh
Kayla Roh
May 30

Hi Claire, thanks for sharing the cool article! I'm not sure if you've taken/are planning to take AP Psych, but one of the most important studies AP psych discusses has a lot to do with this topic. Look up "Loftus and Palmer 1974", and it should be the first search result.

Claire

The effects of sufficient sleep in children

Hi guys! I found an article related to how children’s brain development depended on how much sleep they got!

Here it is:

https://www.neurocaregroup.com/news-insights/brain-development-in-children-dramatically-affected-by-sleep?hs_amp=true


Hope you get a good amount of sleep!


Psychology
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PAVA BioImpact Team
PAVA BioImpact Team
May 26

This is such an important read, and I’m so glad it’s being brought to our community’s attention!


As future healthcare professionals, this matters deeply to us, not just for the patients we will one day serve, but for ourselves, right now. We are in one of the most demanding phases of our academic lives. Late nights, early mornings, cramming before exams- we’ve all been there. But the science is telling us clearly: cutting sleep to gain study time may actually be working against us.


A few things worth reflecting on as PAVA members:


🌙 Sleep is not laziness — it is a biological necessity. Protecting your sleep is protecting your brain.


📵 Screen time before bed is a real disruptor. Blue light exposure from media use has become one of the major factors influencing sleep quality decline in recent generations.  Try putting your phone down an hour before bed — your brain will thank you.


🏃 Movement during the day supports better sleep at night. Physical activity isn’t just good for the body — it primes your brain for deeper, more restorative rest.


As people who care about health, let’s make sleep a priority, not an afterthought.


Rest well. Learn better. Lead stronger. 💙

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