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Ethics and Morality

The Paradox of Virtue Signaling

By Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Ethically Speaking

It's not enough to simply create marketing campaigns containing messages of virtue. Skeptical consumers will actively look to verify that the brand is delivering on claims.

It's not enough to simply create marketing campaigns containing messages of virtue. Skeptical consumers will actively look to verify that the brand is delivering on claims.

Relationships

How Common are "Friends First" Romances?

By Gwendolyn Seidman Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Close Encounters

Friendships that turn into romances may be more common than many think—and the partnerships may have some distinct advantages.

Friendships that turn into romances may be more common than many think—and the partnerships may have some distinct advantages.

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The Psychology of Pronouns

By Replacement NIBP Connector GE 1T DINACLICK FEMALE RECEPT FOR SIN on September 05, 2021 in Language in the Wild

Analyzing patterns of pronoun use proves surprisingly revealing about self-identity and relationships.

Analyzing patterns of pronoun use proves surprisingly revealing about self-identity and relationships.

Career

Going Back to School Later in Life

By Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on September 05, 2021 in Emotion as Information

Feeling nervous about going back to school? You're not alone.

Feeling nervous about going back to school? You're not alone.

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Education

Refuting Common Misconceptions About Mind Control Cults

By Steven A Hassan PhD on September 06, 2021 in Freedom of Mind

Is cult mind control real? Why do intelligent people join these types of groups? Are members really happy? Or is it psychological abuse?

Is cult mind control real? Why do intelligent people join these types of groups? Are members really happy? Or is it psychological abuse?

Relationships

Queerplatonic Relationships: A New Term for an Old Custom

By Stefani Goerlich LMSW on September 06, 2021 in Bound Together

Queerplatonic Relationships are a new trend among people seeking to redefine what commitment means to them. But how novel are they, really?

Queerplatonic Relationships are a new trend among people seeking to redefine what commitment means to them. But how novel are they, really?

Relationships

8 Interpersonal Myths Ruining Your Relationships

By Marina Harris Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Letters From Your Therapist

Holding on to certain interpersonal myths can hold you back from the relationships you want. Here are 8 top relationship myths and how to fight back against them.

Holding on to certain interpersonal myths can hold you back from the relationships you want. Here are 8 top relationship myths and how to fight back against them.

Education

Is Our Obsession With Sports Harming Our Kids?

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on September 06, 2021 in Becoming a Solutionary

Our obsession with team sports is hurting our kids. It's time to make school sports and fitness programs equitable, positive, and balanced.

Our obsession with team sports is hurting our kids. It's time to make school sports and fitness programs equitable, positive, and balanced.

Anxiety

The Body Secret: How to Stop the Runaway Anxiety Train

By Donald Altman on September 06, 2021 in Practical Mindfulness

Is anxiety your unwanted companion? A simple method can free you from anxiety's grip.

Is anxiety your unwanted companion? A simple method can free you from anxiety's grip.

Personality

Are You Trudging Along With a Helpless Personality?

By Christine B. L. Adams M.D. on September 06, 2021 in Living on Automatic

Explore where super-vulnerable personalities come from, what their difficulties are, and what you can do to alter your inept beliefs about yourself.

Explore where super-vulnerable personalities come from, what their difficulties are, and what you can do to alter your inept beliefs about yourself.

Work

Why Ghosting Is More (and Less) Harmful Than You Realize

By Zoe Chance on September 06, 2021 in Make It So

Have you ever ghosted a date or prospective employee? Here's why you shouldn't feel too bad—and shouldn't do it again.

Have you ever ghosted a date or prospective employee? Here's why you shouldn't feel too bad—and shouldn't do it again.

Suicide

7 Strategies to Prevent Suicide During the Pandemic

By Diana Raab Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in The Empowerment Diary

Suicidal thoughts have increased during the pandemic. These strategies could help keep people safe.

Suicidal thoughts have increased during the pandemic. These strategies could help keep people safe.

Health

Common Questions About COVID Vaccine Boosters

By Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. on September 06, 2021 in The Roots of Health

Even as some countries begin rolling out COVID-19 booster shots, health organizations and scientists have yet to reach a consensus on their necessity.

Even as some countries begin rolling out COVID-19 booster shots, health organizations and scientists have yet to reach a consensus on their necessity.

Relationships

High EQ Is a Superpower: Three Habits Signify You've Got It

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Peaceful Parenting

Three qualities indicate a person has emotional intelligence. Emphasizing these attributes may lead to healthier relationships, increased professional success, and happiness.

Three qualities indicate a person has emotional intelligence. Emphasizing these attributes may lead to healthier relationships, increased professional success, and happiness.

Happiness

Setting Our Worries Free

By Robert Puff Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Meditation for Modern Life

When we let go of things we have no control over, we find more space and time to indulge in the things that bring us joy.

When we let go of things we have no control over, we find more space and time to indulge in the things that bring us joy.

Relationships

The Challenge of Being Authentic in the Digital Age

By Anthony Silard Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in PanPastel Palette Tray-20 Cavity 879465001002

Take more time for genuine interactions with life with these strategies.

Take more time for genuine interactions with life with these strategies.

Addiction

Just How Bad Is "Gaming Addiction"?

By Amanda L. Giordano Ph.D., LPC on September 06, 2021 in Understanding Addiction

Gaming disorder, or "gaming addiction," is making global headlines. Here are the facts.

Gaming disorder, or "gaming addiction," is making global headlines. Here are the facts.

Relationships

Why You Should Resist Instant Attraction on a First Date

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

Have you ever had a first date that, afterward, left you gushing about having found “the one”? Research reveals why you should probably slow it down.

Have you ever had a first date that, afterward, left you gushing about having found “the one”? Research reveals why you should probably slow it down.

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Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology Practices During Crisis

By Maike Neuhaus, Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in K.032.L9 SILENCER MIVV KAWASAKI Z 800 2014- 800CC SUONO INOX DAR

Public health changes that organizations, communities, and nations have adopted in order to prevent disease spread also highlight the capacity for positive systemic change.

Public health changes that organizations, communities, and nations have adopted in order to prevent disease spread also highlight the capacity for positive systemic change.

Anger

The Impact of Anger on Your Life and Pain

By David Hanscom MD on September 06, 2021 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

Anger is your body's last-ditch effort to regain control of an anxiety-producing situation. It is destructive, including to yourself and those close to you.

Anger is your body's last-ditch effort to regain control of an anxiety-producing situation. It is destructive, including to yourself and those close to you.

Behavioral Economics

The Psychology of Withholding Prices

By Utpal Dholakia Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in The Science Behind Behavior

Withholding prices can serve four distinct purposes, from increasing the customer's commitment to signaling exclusivity and guiding choice.

Withholding prices can serve four distinct purposes, from increasing the customer's commitment to signaling exclusivity and guiding choice.

Behavioral Economics

How We Become Liberal or Conservative

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in How To Do Life

Knowing the forces that act on us can make us freer to choose without being unduly influenced.

Knowing the forces that act on us can make us freer to choose without being unduly influenced.

Health

A Long-Term Pharmaceutical Intervention for the Obese

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in The Antidepressant Diet

These early results seem very promising, but there is not yet enough evidence on the long-term effects.

These early results seem very promising, but there is not yet enough evidence on the long-term effects.

Attachment

Attachment Style and People-Pleasing

By Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on September 06, 2021 in Living with Finesse

Knowing whether you have a secure, avoidant, or anxious attachment style or if you are a people-pleaser (active or recovering) can help you make thoughtful decisions in your relationships.

Knowing whether you have a secure, avoidant, or anxious attachment style or if you are a people-pleaser (active or recovering) can help you make thoughtful decisions in your relationships.

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Aging

The New "Old"

By Connie Zweig Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Shifting from Role to Soul

Is it time to update your beliefs and fears of growing old?

Is it time to update your beliefs and fears of growing old?

Philosophy

It's Time to Embrace the Term "Psychodiversity"

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on September 06, 2021 in Targeted Parenting

The time has come to embrace divergence, not dysfunction, as a model for psychological functioning. A case for using the term "psychodiversity," as opposed to the pathology model.

The time has come to embrace divergence, not dysfunction, as a model for psychological functioning. A case for using the term "psychodiversity," as opposed to the pathology model.

Relationships

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By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 06, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

To help navigate the chaos of school during a pandemic, a growing body of evidence shows that students’ relationships with teachers, coaches, and mentors are especially important.

To help navigate the chaos of school during a pandemic, a growing body of evidence shows that students’ relationships with teachers, coaches, and mentors are especially important.

Dementia

Why Eating and Drinking Deteriorate in Dementia

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on September 05, 2021 in Managing Your Memory

Most people with dementia eventually develop problems chewing and swallowing. Here’s what you can do about it.

Most people with dementia eventually develop problems chewing and swallowing. Here’s what you can do about it.

Evolutionary Psychology

Buddhism Meets Evolutionary Psychology

By Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. on September 05, 2021 in Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

Why care about Robert Wright’s look at Buddhism and meditation through the lens of evolutionary psychology? For insights about why we're perpetually dissatisfied and self-deluded.

Why care about Robert Wright’s look at Buddhism and meditation through the lens of evolutionary psychology? For insights about why we're perpetually dissatisfied and self-deluded.

Law and Crime

4 Maxims to Detect Deception

By Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 05, 2021 in Let Their Words Do the Talking

Monitoring conversations for violations of conversational maxims is a simple way to detect deception or identify intentionally withheld information.

Monitoring conversations for violations of conversational maxims is a simple way to detect deception or identify intentionally withheld information.

Parenting

Explaining 9/11 and Other Scary Situations to Kids

By Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 05, 2021 in The Full Picture

Giving children honest, age-appropriate information about disturbing world events helps aid their emotional growth far more than completely isolating them.

Giving children honest, age-appropriate information about disturbing world events helps aid their emotional growth far more than completely isolating them.

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Spite as Motivation for Adult ADHD

By Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on September 05, 2021 in Rethinking Adult ADHD

When positive coping for adult ADHD does not work how can negative reinforcement help out?

When positive coping for adult ADHD does not work how can negative reinforcement help out?

Resilience

Transformative Resilient Leadership: Growth from Adversity

By George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP on September 05, 2021 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

Like the mythological Phoenix, organizations, cities, states and even nations can not only bounce back from crisis, they can spring forward to even greater strength and success.

Like the mythological Phoenix, organizations, cities, states and even nations can not only bounce back from crisis, they can spring forward to even greater strength and success.

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