Top 25 List: February 2012

The posts you shared the most throughout February.

1. Summer Camps Make Kids Resilient

Sending children to a residential, or day, camp builds resilience.
by Michael Ungar, Ph.D.

2. Why Are Men So Violent?

History may explain male violence better than evolution.
by Jesse Prinz, Ph.D.

3. Do Men Find Very Skinny Women Attractive?

Women often misjudge men’s preferences.
by Will Lassek, M.D.

4. The Power of Shyness and High Sensitivity

Quiet doesn't necessarily mean shy or introverted.
by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

5. What Nonbelievers Believe

Common sense, not complex philosophy, often drives religious skepticism.
by David Niose

6. Nine Essential Qualities of Mindfulness

How to say "yes" to the present moment.
by Melanie A. Greenberg, Ph.D.

7. Six Signs You're Being Seduced

Seduction seeks sex whether or not it harms the seduced.
by Caroline J. Simon, Ph.D.

8. Stop Thinking So Much

Our brains can help us move a lot better if we just let them.
by E. Paul Zehr, Ph.D.

9. How Men’s Minds Reveal the Wisdom of Women’s Bodies

The evolution of female body shape.
by Steven Gaulin, Ph.D.

10. Believing Our Own Lies

Why people change their beliefs to fit their behavior.
by Michael Michalko

11. Intensity Isn't Always Intimacy

The problems that borderlines and narcissists face with emotional intimacy.
by Randi Kreger

12. Do Narcissists Read Minds Better?

The dark side of theory of mind.
by Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.

13. Quotes on Grief to Comfort and Inspire

Eleven ways to make grief a less lonely experience.
by Melanie A. Greenberg, Ph.D.

14. Psychology's Best-Kept Secrets

What does psychology know that you don't?
by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

15. How Spanking Harms the Brain

Why spanking should be outlawed.
by Molly S. Castelloe, Ph.D.

16. Eight Keys to Life Hardiness and Resiliency

Helpful reminders for challenging times.
by Preston Ni, M.S.B.A.

17. The Purpose of "Pity Sex"

Altruism or psychological dilemma?
by Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D.

18. Success, Ideal Love, and Abandonment

The magical fantasies of borderlines and narcissists.
by Randi Kreger

19. Five Steps to a Great Workout

Tips to ease you into a more enjoyable routine.
by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

20. Social Dominance Is Not a Myth

Social dominance is a real but widely misunderstood and misused phenomenon.
by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D.

21. How Hot Exes Make Us More Attractive

The case for having (or pretending to have) a hot ex.
by Jena Pincott

22. The Benefits of Unschooling

What, to unschoolers, are the benefits of skipping school?
by Peter Gray

23. Sensitivity on a Spectrum

How individual differences relate to health.
by Michael Jawer

24. Things You Must Never Say Aloud

Don't say these bad words. Ever.
by Jen Kim

25. The Cost of Your Calling

Should you follow your bliss in an economic downturn?
by Preston Ni, M.S.B.A.

Social Life

Human beings are social animals, and the tenor of our social life is one of the most important influences on our mental health.

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Relationships

Love is the most profound emotion known to human beings. For most people, romantic relationships are the most meaningful element in their lives. But the ability to have a healthy, loving relationship is not innate. Almost all of us have experienced a failed relationship, and most of us have to work consciously to master the skills necessary to make them flourish.

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Grief

Coping with losing a loved one is one of life's great difficulties. If you have lived through the pain of mourning, you know that any way to ease the loss is a welcome thing. While many areas of the topic are still being studied, it's important to note that there are individual patterns of grieving.

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Happiness

Research on how to increase positive moods and capitalize on your strengths has proliferated lately thanks to the positive psychology movement, and has shed light on ongoing insights into personality, mood, and cognition.

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