People collect all kinds of things; beer cans, marbles, stamps and, sports memorabilia are examples of just a few. Going all the way back to Sigmund Freud, psychology has had theories about why we are driven to collect things. Today Psych with Mike explores these theories and what is so attractive about collecting.

 

The psychological theories of collecting:

https://www.gothiccountry.se/blog/228-the-psychology-of-collecting.html

 

The recognized father of the psychological explanation about collecting:

https://www.artinamericamagazine.com/news-features/news/werner-muensterberger-obituary/