Lisa Degliantoni

Illusions of grandeur

Discusses a Canadian study which found that couples are more satisfied with their relationship when partners see one another through rose-colored glasses. Mutual delusion for people in the happiest relationships; Importance of a certain degree of self-deception in romance.

Hallway to heaven

Focuses on the need to add psychological space to living quarters in order to achieve a semblance of privacy for its inhabitants. Psychological impact of overcrowding; Report by Cornell University's Gary Evans concerning the provision of architectural depth.

Flipping is no flop

Focuses on the depiction of United States President Bill Clinton as a waffle in the comic strip 'Doonesbury.' Clinton's fickleness; Voters' preference for a politician who shares their opinion on an issue, despite repeatedly changing his or her mind.

Making leaders and mis-leaders

Focuses on Colgate University psychologists' report on the correlation between leadership skills and the ability to deceive. Ability to manipulate others; Social skills.

I love you just the way you are

Focuses on the joint study of psychologists Dr. Neil Jacobson and Dr. Andrew Christensen called 'integrative couple therapy.' Goal of the study; Psychologists' view about dissimilarities in couples.

Kids who teach can do

Reports on the Toronto, Ontario-based University of Toronto researchers' study on the impact of tutorial programs on students' academic performance. Tutoring programs' impact on student-tutors.

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