Child Development

...Late Bloomers

By The Book Brigade on April 18, 2019 in The Author Speaks

The U.S. excels at putting young people on a conveyor belt of success as measured by the SAT. The result is a generation of anxious kids and burned out adults.

The U.S. excels at putting young people on a conveyor belt of success as measured by the SAT. The result is a generation of anxious kids and burned out adults.

Health

Ectopic Embryos: Pregnancy in the Wrong Place

By Robert D. Martin Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 in How We Do It

If a fertilized egg fails to reach the womb, pregnancy begins in the wrong place, usually in an oviduct. Birth is impossible, so this life-threatening condition requires surgery.

If a fertilized egg fails to reach the womb, pregnancy begins in the wrong place, usually in an oviduct. Birth is impossible, so this life-threatening condition requires surgery.

Media

David Draiman and the Demon That Unites Us

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 in Brick by Brick

They’re diseases like any other, and they take hold of a person whether they want it to or not.

They’re diseases like any other, and they take hold of a person whether they want it to or not.

Cognition

Learning About Attention from Magic

By Art Markman Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 in Ulterior Motives

Magicians exploit the nature of our visual attention system to create illusions.

Magicians exploit the nature of our visual attention system to create illusions.

Sex

Does the Hook-Up Culture Signal the End of Marriage?

By Sarah Whitton Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 in Today’s Couples and Families:

Many young adults prefer hooking up over relationships. Will they ever want to settle down?

Many young adults prefer hooking up over relationships. Will they ever want to settle down?

Relationships

Signs of Serious Relationship Problems

By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT on April 18, 2019 in Toxic Relationships

Most couples overlook or argue about signs of trouble. Both reactions lead to more problems rather than change. Instead, take constructive steps to understand and resolve them.

Most couples overlook or argue about signs of trouble. Both reactions lead to more problems rather than change. Instead, take constructive steps to understand and resolve them.

Behavioral Economics

Behavioral Styles Come Between Us

By Beverly D. Flaxington on April 18, 2019 in Understand Other People

Why certain people drive you crazy

Why certain people drive you crazy

Relationships

How to Have Better Arguments with Your Romantic Partner

By Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. on April 18, 2019 in Think, Act, Be

Conflict is inevitable in our closest relationships. Use these 5 strategies for more productive disagreements.

Conflict is inevitable in our closest relationships. Use these 5 strategies for more productive disagreements.

Those of us who have families and businesses that we love need to remember, especially when things get interesting, that a guiding light can help get you through difficult times.

Relationships

What a Relationship With a Parent Reveals About a Partner

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Peaceful Parenting

What an adult's relationship with a parent reveals about how they treat their partner.

What an adult's relationship with a parent reveals about how they treat their partner.

Sleep

New Findings for Diagnosing Sleep Problems

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Sleep Newzzz

In the past week, I have seen two studies that involved blood testing for sleep disorders. Here are my takeaways.

In the past week, I have seen two studies that involved blood testing for sleep disorders. Here are my takeaways.

Spirituality

Why the Exodus Story Has Value Despite Being Complete Myth

By Ralph Lewis M.D. on April 17, 2019 in Finding Purpose

How we know that the Exodus from Egypt and revelation of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai are pure mythology. And why we can still derive much of value from those traditions.

How we know that the Exodus from Egypt and revelation of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai are pure mythology. And why we can still derive much of value from those traditions.

Work

Getting and Succeeding in an Internship

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in How To Do Life

Step-by-step advice.

Step-by-step advice.

Happiness

Growing Up Past 50

By Cecilia Dintino PsyD on April 17, 2019 in Midlife Matters

Recently, I asked myself, Who do you want to be when you grow up? I have this sense that at 60, there is more growing for me to do.

Recently, I asked myself, Who do you want to be when you grow up? I have this sense that at 60, there is more growing for me to do.

Can meditation help with opportunity hoarding?

Education

Empathy + Thinking = Wise Action

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on April 17, 2019 in Becoming a Solutionary

We need to stop the false dichotomies that prevent positive change.

We need to stop the false dichotomies that prevent positive change.

Self-Help

Self-Evaluation and "The Four B's"

By Saul Levine M.D. on April 17, 2019 in Our Emotional Footprint

People of all ages and backgrounds evaluate their worthiness through senses of Being, Belonging, Believing, and Benevolence.

People of all ages and backgrounds evaluate their worthiness through senses of Being, Belonging, Believing, and Benevolence.

Anxiety

5 Subtle Mistakes Perfectionists Make

By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in In Practice

How perfectionists trip themselves up.

How perfectionists trip themselves up.

Child Development

The Brain Benefits of Boredom

By Erin Walsh, M.A. and David Walsh, Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids

How do you respond to complaints of "I'm bored!"? Here's why you might not want to rush in right away with an activity.

How do you respond to complaints of "I'm bored!"? Here's why you might not want to rush in right away with an activity.

Philosophy

Why Leontius Looked at Dead Bodies

By Rob Boddice Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Feelings, a History

How do you define the experience of wanting to look at dead bodies when the concept of "disgust" is not available to make sense of it?

How do you define the experience of wanting to look at dead bodies when the concept of "disgust" is not available to make sense of it?

Self-Help

The Unappreciated Strength That You Have and Need

By Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D. on April 17, 2019 in What Matters Most?

You have a character strength within you that will surprise you. It will help you improve your life. Explore it here.

You have a character strength within you that will surprise you. It will help you improve your life. Explore it here.

Happiness

Walls or No Walls: Decide for Yourself

By Sally Augustin Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in People, Places, and Things

Should you knock down the walls inside your home, or add some?

Should you knock down the walls inside your home, or add some?

Race and Ethnicity

Why Is There So Little Faculty Ethnic Diversity?

By Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Life in the Intersection

Higher-education faculty are less diverse than the general population. Increasing contact with diverse colleagues can provide access to a more diverse pipeline.

Higher-education faculty are less diverse than the general population. Increasing contact with diverse colleagues can provide access to a more diverse pipeline.

Health

Helping Clients Heal

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Lifetime Connections

Counselors provide space, literal and metaphorical, where clients can make sense of experiences, validate their truths, and figure out their new normal.

Counselors provide space, literal and metaphorical, where clients can make sense of experiences, validate their truths, and figure out their new normal.

Relationships

"The Mule": A Film Review

By Lloyd I Sederer M.D. on April 17, 2019 in Therapy, It’s More Than Just Talk

Earl is out of work, homeless, cast aside by his family. But when presented with very worthy causes...what's a guy to do?

Earl is out of work, homeless, cast aside by his family. But when presented with very worthy causes...what's a guy to do?

Self-Help

Spouse Had an Affair? Beware How You Handle Your Anger

By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Evolution of the Self

If a marriage is to survive an affair, the betrayed partner’s ongoing—and perhaps rageful—berating of the offender must subside, or it can be the final blow.

If a marriage is to survive an affair, the betrayed partner’s ongoing—and perhaps rageful—berating of the offender must subside, or it can be the final blow.

Spirituality

What Can Psychology Learn from Buddhism?

By Jonathan Foiles LCSW on April 17, 2019 in The Thing With Feathers

Buddhism is a popular addition to psychological theory and practice, but David Loy suggests they be understood as different answers to the same questions.

Buddhism is a popular addition to psychological theory and practice, but David Loy suggests they be understood as different answers to the same questions.

Anxiety

Do Trigger Warnings Actually Work?

By Abigail Fagan on April 17, 2019 in Brainstorm

Early research finds little evidence that they prevent distress.

Early research finds little evidence that they prevent distress.