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Exploring the ways people protect themselves from psychological threats.
by Clay Routledge, Ph.D.
Clay Routledge is an assistant professor of Psychology at North Dakota State University. See full bio

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November 25, 2009

The Benefits of Being Thankful

On Thanksgiving, many people have the tradition of sitting around the dinner table and taking a few minutes to reflect on and share with others what they are thankful for. As a psychologist, I was curious, is this just a nice tradition or is there some social or personal benefit to this type of exercise? Of course it is a nice tradition. Read More

November 7, 2009

In the wake of Fort Hood: Prejudice is not the answer

The recent shooting of American soldiers (on American soil) by a Muslim American military psychiatrist at Fort Hood threatens to reignite tensions between Muslim American and non-Muslim American cultural groups. Read More

October 4, 2009

Love Conquers Death

Like other animals, humans strive for survival. However, we are unique in our ability to fully contemplate our mortality. And, as I have noted in previous posts, this awareness has interesting, ironic, and sometimes dangerous implications. Read More

September 15, 2009

Is religion bad for your health?

In my last post, I considered the numerous ways that religion may be advantageous for psychological and physical health. This poses the question: Is it possible for religion to be bad for your health? The short answer is yes. Read More

August 31, 2009

Is religion good for your health?

Despite the fact that Nietzsche declared the death of God over 100 years ago and scientific research and discovery increasingly decrease the need for theological explanations of natural phenomena, religious faith is still thriving in many parts of the world. Why? Read More

August 22, 2009

Existential Camouflage

Each year, American women spend millions (and maybe billions) on beauty products. This number does not include the amount spent on clothing, diet programs, fitness club memberships, and a variety of other efforts to make the body beautiful. Read More

August 11, 2009

Nostalgia is Good Medicine

Think about the guy who loves to tell the story of when he scored the final touchdown in that championship game even though it was 15 years ago. Everyone knows this guy. Or think about the person that keeps the XM Radio dial firmly on the Sounds of the 90s station. Is that person you? Read More

August 4, 2009

Tanning is a (Psychological) Cure for Death

Recently, cancer experts at the World Health Organization indicated that tanning beds are at the top of the list of cancer causes, up there with lovely things like tobacco, mustard gas, and asbestos. Oh poor misunderstood mustard gas. Read More

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