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Anita E. Kelly Ph.D.

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Anita E. Kelly, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. She is author of the books, The Clever Student: A Guide to Getting the Most from Your Professor and The Psychology of Secrets, and has written a number of scientific articles on secrecy, self-presentation, and self-concept change. Her work on secrecy has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, and Glamour and Health magazines. Professor Kelly became a licensed psychotherapist in 1993 while serving as an assistant professor at Iowa State University, where she was awarded Outstanding Faculty Member for teaching. Anita Kelly has taught at Notre Dame since 1994 and became a Kaneb Teaching Fellow in 2008. Her Clever Student paperback book is must-have reading for any student headed for college. See the Corby Publishing link to the right.

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Recent Posts
"Goodness" System in the Classroom
This system can make anyone remarkably thoughtful and good at thinking. Wisdom and goodwill increase together. Try out "Goodness" in your classroom or at the office.
Toward a Solution for World Peace
You throw your hands up in dismay after each new publicized violent act. "What is going on in the world?!" you ask. See if you think this solution for world peace could work.
Study: Telling the Truth May Actually Improve Your Health
Read about the amazing health benefit of "always meaning what you say." This idea was tested with a sample of 72 adults just this year. Half of them were randomly assigned to a Sincere group that was given these instructions to follow over a 5-week course. As compared with a control group, the Sincere group reported on average 7 fewer physical complaints in the last week.
Two Kinds of People in the World
It is said that there are two kinds of people: givers and takers. But that label is not particularly helpful in predicting how a given person will act in a given instance. Knowing whether the people in your life emphasize form over substance will help you see the world through their eyes. Your understanding could keep you from being exploited and bring peace of mind.
Sexual Double-Standard: Big Lie That Hurts Women AND Men

If a man wants to have sex AND be honest about his intentions, he might try saying, “Look I have a burning desire to be with you physically. As with you, it might or might not lead to anything. But I most definitely would not view you differently – only a pig would – if you agree. Of course, I wouldn’t tell anyone. And I will try my hardest to please you physically.”

If a man wants to have sex AND be honest about his intentions, he might try saying, “Look I have a burning desire to be with you physically. As with you, it might or might not lead to anything. But I most definitely would not view you differently – only a pig would – if you agree. Of course, I wouldn’t tell anyone. And I will try my hardest to please you physically.”

Searching For Mona: Finding That Heart-of-Gold Hottie

You managed to free yourself from an arrogant woman. A far more appealing woman is out there for you. She loathes to put herself above others or exaggerate her skills and talents. She will believe you when you say you are sincere, kind, and committed because her own heart is sincere. The world opens up with a woman like this. And she is far sexier than you may imagine.

You managed to free yourself from an arrogant woman. A far more appealing woman is out there for you. She loathes to put herself above others or exaggerate her skills and talents. She will believe you when you say you are sincere, kind, and committed because her own heart is sincere. The world opens up with a woman like this. And she is far sexier than you may imagine.

How to End Up With the Right Partner

Do you ever ask yourself, “How did I ever get trapped in this godforsaken, unfair marriage?”

Do you ever ask yourself, “How did I ever get trapped in this godforsaken, unfair marriage?”

Want to Know if Your New Man Is Sincere?

It's tough to know where you stand with an arrogant man. He obstructs the truth to protect his inflated image. At least you don't have to wonder if he is honest—his shallow sense of entitlement tells you that he is not.

It's tough to know where you stand with an arrogant man. He obstructs the truth to protect his inflated image. At least you don't have to wonder if he is honest—his shallow sense of entitlement tells you that he is not.

Hey Everybody, "I'm not racist!"...A Call to (Open) Arms

“How could racism and sexism have persisted into the modern era?” A key to solving this puzzle may come from understanding the motivations of humble, honest people. A great many of them may be hiding the truth: They are devoid of racism or sexism. They don't reveal these truths or confront oppressors because they question their own motives and have high regard for others.

“How could racism and sexism have persisted into the modern era?” A key to solving this puzzle may come from understanding the motivations of humble, honest people. A great many of them may be hiding the truth: They are devoid of racism or sexism. They don't reveal these truths or confront oppressors because they question their own motives and have high regard for others.

Is "Generation Me" a fair label based on the evidence?

College students today know they have been pegged as Generation Me. However, the empirical foundation for claiming that there has been a rise in narcissism among college students must be called into question.

College students today know they have been pegged as Generation Me. However, the empirical foundation for claiming that there has been a rise in narcissism among college students must be called into question.