Ulterior Motives

How goals, both seen and unseen, drive behavior.
by Art Markman, Ph.D.

Why do so many people seek therapy?

By Art Markman, Ph.D. on April 27, 2010 in Ulterior Motives

Sometimes life is difficult, and we know exactly why. The death of a relative can lead to grief that can be hard to overcome. Surviving an accident or being the victim of a crime can lead to fear, anxiety, or numbness. Bouts of depression can be debilitating.

For many people, though, the cause of their unease is not so clear. Read More

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Art Markman, Ph.D.

Art Markman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at the University of Texas whose research spans a range of topics in the way people think.

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