PiscesDepths

I'm Waves and this is a side blog about Social studies, psychology, other studies and fun facts.

IMPORTANT: I am a minor and NOT a specialist or anything. This is purely things I learned in class, saw on the internet, googled or what I noticed works really well for me. Studying methods as an example.

I have also two other blogs. One main blog, @pisceswaves , where I post quotes, reblogs, crafts, ect. The other one is @piscescurrents , where I post about my recent projects. If you find any of them interesting, go check them out!

I also wanted to give a heads-up that I'm an introvert. I'm still pretty new to this app, and I still don't really know how to reach out to people. 😅 I'd still love to talk to new people (from what I've seen, people on here are amazing ❤️), but like I said, this is still new to me.

If you have any tips on how I can reach out to people, I'd be very grateful. 💜

Also, if you do have any questions your wondering, send them in and I will gladly see if I can find an answer for you! Or if you just want to talk to me, thats perfectly fine too!

The person who created Python, Guido van Rossum, started developing the language in the late 1980s. He wanted to name it something short, memorable, and a little mysterious.

Coincidentally, he was reading the script for Monty Python's Flying Circus at the time. Monty Python is a British comedy group, for those who have never heard of them. Van Rossum really liked the name "Python" because it was short, memorable, and a little mysterious, so he decided to use it as the name of his programming language. 💜

I, of course, then had to look up why the group named themselves that. Turns out, one of the members, Eric Idle, suggested the name "Monty." When he was asked where the name came from, he said it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the famous British WWII general, Bernard "Monty" Montgomery. However, he also gave another explanation, saying he thought of it because of a regular customer named Monty at the pub where he used to write.

This was just a fun fact I came across, and I think it's kind of hilarious that one of the world's most popular programming languages got its name from a comedy group. 🙃

Light travels in waves, similar to the waves you see in an ocean, so light wavelength is simply the distance from one end to the other. Those wavelengths are incredibly small, so It's typically measured using nanometer or nm for short.

A nanometer is an incredibly tiny unit of measurements. There are 1 billion nanometers in one meter or 10 million in one centimeter. Now there is something called a visible light spectrum. The visible light spectrum is the range of wavelengths that humans can see. Those wavelengths are what gives us the colors we know.

🔴 Red is around 620-750 nm long and actually has the longest wavelength in the whole spectrum.

🟠 Orange is about 590-620 nm

🟡 Yellow is around 570-590 nm

🟢 Green is from 495 to 570 nm

🔵 Blue is about 450 to 495 nm

🟣 Lastly, Violet is around 380-450 nm, making it the shortest wavelength of visible light.

Something that's a common misconception is that a color is a property of an object. It's actually a property of light that reaches your eyes.

Example: A red apple absorbs most wavelengths of visible light but reflects red, which is why we see it as red.

Grass reflects mostly green wavelengths, which is why it looks green.

Fun fact: Purple isn't part of the visible spectrum, as it doesn't have its own wavelength. Instead, your brain creates the color purple when it sees a mix of red and blue/violet light. This also shows that violet and purple are actually different colors.

1. ❤Love❤

In many cultures, red symbolizes love, passion, romance and desire. This can make the color red more appealing to people who value love and passion.

2. ⚔️Strength and power👑

Red is also linked to things like confidence, courage, leadership and determination. For people who value those qualities or want to be seen that way, red is naturally more appealing than other colors.

3. ❗Attention grabbing❗

Red has one of the longest visible wavelengths, making it stand out. It's one of the reasons why it's used for things like stop signs, fire trucks and emergency buttons.

4. Evolutionary associations 🦖

Some scientists think humans pay special attention to red, because in the past, it was often associated with blood (injury), fire (danger) and flushed skin (emotion, attraction or health). All those things were important for survival, which is may be why we're so sensitive to it.

This doesn't explain why humans like the color red, but it explains why we pay extra attention to it.

5. 🤷‍♀️Personal preference 🤷‍♀️

Some people naturally prefer more vibrant and bold colors rather than calm and relaxing. Someone who likes excitement, competition or bold aesthetics might naturally be drawn to it.

Please remember that this post is made to share some fun facts about favorite colors and not trying to tell you that you need to have a reason for liking a color. You might just like how it looks and that's just as good a reason as any of the ones I've mentioned.

I got asked under my other post if I could do a green version, so here it is! Enjoy!

1. 🌲Nature and ancestors⚔️ (again)

Green is associated with forests, plants, and healthy vegetation. For our ancestors, this usually meant that the land was healthy and fertile for growing food, it was safe to live in and that water was nearby.

2. 🟰Associations🟰

Studies have shown that people associate the color green with calmness, balance, growth, health and renewal (Similar to blue). That's also why brands use green in their marketing to create a peaceful atmosphere.

3. ✨Easy on the eyes✨

Human eyes are particularly sensitive to green wavelengths (there are a few reasons for it, which I'Il explain in a later post). This means that green is generally comfortable and easy to look at for long periods of time, which can also be why some people find it soothing.

4. 💃Cultural meaning💃

In different cultures, the color green can mean different things.

It can mean good luck (especially in Ireland), nature and environment (forests), wealth and prosperity (Money is green in the US) or life (wildlife).

It also has only a few negative associations like: Envy (green with envy), inexperience (someone is green in a workplace) or toxic/poisonous substances. Even if it does have some bad associations, they are generally not as dominant as the good ones.

5. 🤷‍♀️Personal values🤷‍♀️

Like with practically every color, your favorite color is usually influenced by personal values and experiences. For someone who likes peace and spending time outdoors, green or blue would be more appealing than red or purple. It isn't scientifically proven that your favorite color can tell people about your personality, but it's a fun theory that sometimes might be correct 🙃.

Please do remember that this post is not saying you need to have a reason for liking a color. You might just like how it looks and that is a good reason too. This post is just to share some fun facts about favorite colors and maybe you'll find that you agree with some of them.

There can be a few reasons.

1. It's associated with 🌲nature🌲

Blue is generally the color of clear skies and fresh water - things that are often viewed as calming, beautiful or life sustaining.

2. It tends to recall ✨positive emotions✨.

Psychology studies often find that people associate blue with calmness, stability, trust and reliability.

3. People don't link it with 🔥danger🔥

Unlike red or yellow, which are commonly the colors of warnings or dangers (blood, fire, ect.), the color blue has relatively few negative associations.

4. 🕰Culture and childhood🕰

Fun fact: because blue is so well liked, brands often use it in their branding so your first impression of them is positive. This could also be why some people are fond of the colour, since they've been seeing it since childhood.

5. ⚔️Ancestors⚔️

Some people may argue that clear skies and water were advantages for our ancestors in the wild, which could be another reason why blue is so popular.

6. 🤷‍♀️Personal preference🤷‍♀️

While some of these can explain why the color blue is the most liked color, people also choose theyr favorite color based on memories and personal experiences.

Favorite colors might also be linked to values and desires. If someone wants to be seen as strong and tough, the color red might appear more appealing since its linked to danger.

❗Remember please❗, that none of these can be the reason you like your favorite color. Some of these can be the reasons, but that doesn't mean you need a reason. You can just like it because you think it's pretty ^^.

I thought about it today on the buss. Why can we hear our own thoughts? I mean, we're not speaking, so how? Whats the mechanism behind it? I searched a bit and found out.

When we think, our brain is essentially generating a silent form of speech and than hearing it. It can predict what speech sounds like and consciously observe it's own mental activity.

In short: the brain uses the same parts that it uses for speech, remembers how speech sounds like, and uses it internally.

In psychology, there are usually 8 main types that create the foundation of psychology.

1. Cognitive psychology

This one studies how the mind processes information

Focus: Thinking, learning, problem solving/decision making and memory.

Common questions they answer:

Why do people forget things?

How do biases affect decisions?

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2. Development Psychology

Studies how people change throughout life

Focus: Development, Identity formation, Social/cognitive development and aging.

Common questions they answer:

How does aging affect memory and emotions?

How do children develop language?

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3. Social psychology

Studies how other people influence thoughts and behavior

Focus: Social pressure, social identity, group behavior and persuasion.

Common questions they answer:

Why do people follow crowds?

Why do stereotypes form?

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4. Biological psychology

Studies how biology affects behavior

Focus: Hormones, genetics, Brain structure and neurotransmitters.

Common questions they answer:

Which brain areas control emotions?

Why do brain injuries charge personality?

____

5. Behavioral psychology

Studies behavior and how it is learned

Focus: Conditioning, rewards, habits and learning through experience.

Common questions they answer:

How can behavior be changed?

Why do habits form?

____

6. Personality psychology

Studies stable patterns in how people think, feel and behave.

Focus: Personality traits, temperament, identity and character differences.

Common questions they answer:

What shapes personality?

Can personality be changed?

____

7. Abnormal psychology

Studies mental disorders and psychological difficulties.

Focus: Anxiety disorders, Depression, mental disorders and personality disorders.

Common questions they answer:

What causes mental illnesses?

What treatments work?

____

8. Research methods & statistics

Students learn how to answer those questions.

Focus: Experiments, collecting data, statistic/ study analyse and how to avoid bias.

Questions they usually answer:

Is a study reliable?

Is a result statistically significant?

_______

Psychology is a study that helps us understand human behavior, thoughts, and emotions. It works by studying the brain for patterns and the impact that personality, biology, and experience could have on it. By doing that, we can better help people who are struggling and be more understanding, since no one is perfect.

Psychology is really important because it helps us understand why people do certain things. It can help us judge situations more fairly, because understanding someone’s experiences or emotions may help us relate to them better.

I personally find Psychology really interesting because it explains why different people react differently in certain situations and shows how different we really are. Sometimes trying to understand someone can be more important than judging them immediately.