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After the Holidays: Serving Left-Over Guilt

By Gina Barreca, Ph.D. on December 28, 2012 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

I’m trying to get rid of guilt; my goal is to replace it with humility and gratitude. I’m trying especially hard to distinguish between genuine humility and its evil twin, humiliation. Read More

Porn Stars and Evolutionary Psychology

By Scott A. McGreal, MSc. on December 24, 2012 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

New research has opened a window into the lives of porn actors and actresses. Could evolutionary psychology shed light onto the motivations of these individuals? Read More

Friendly Competition?

By Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D. on December 23, 2012 in Culturally Speaking

Contrary to conventional wisdom, men and women can be equally competitive. Competition can be helpful when it motivates us but harmful in relationships, resulting in stress, aggression, and broken relationships. Read More

Stereotypes As Legitimizing Myths

By Gordon Hodson, Ph.D. on December 22, 2012 in Without Prejudice

Scientists and lay-people alike argue whether there is a “kernel of truth” in stereotypes. But is accuracy the most important concern when it comes to stereotypes? Read More

"Lipstick" Legos May Actually Reduce the Gender Gap

By Christia S. Brown, Ph.D. on December 21, 2012 in Beyond Pink and Blue

I hate to admit being wrong, but maybe the girly Legos aren't so bad. Maybe "gateway" toys help girls play with those toys traditionally claimed by boys. And these kinds of construction toys are good for girls’ cognitive development. So, if pink Legos help girls get involved, more power to them. Even if I have to stifle my gag reflex at all the stereotypes. Read More

Daughters Too Benefit from Influence of Good Dads

By Peggy Drexler, Ph.D. on December 20, 2012 in Our Gender, Ourselves

When my daughter went to work with my husband at his clothing retailer I saw how it transformed her. Read More

ADHD and Women: A Vastly Under-Recognized Condition

By Tim Bilkey, M.D. on December 20, 2012 in Fast Minds

On her Brownie overnight camping trip, instead of a teddy bear, she brought a six-pack and a flare gun. Zoe was a very busy little girl. Read More

What Men Love About Women

By Shawn T. Smith, Psy.D. on December 19, 2012 in Ironshrink

Earlier this year, I posted an online survey asking men and women what they think of each other. Here is some deep admiration and interesting advice from the guys. Read More

Zen and the Art of Dieting, Part 6

By David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW on December 19, 2012 in Is Psychology Making Us Sick?

How can the simple logic of “try harder and be more disciplined” mislead us? Three reasons why greater discipline may not be the answer to your weight loss goals. Read More

Why Women Worry More

By Nigel Barber, Ph.D. on December 18, 2012 in The Human Beast

There are few gender differences more reliable than women’s penchant for worrying. Read More

Sex-Specific Toy Preferences: Learned or Innate?

By Gad Saad, Ph.D. on December 18, 2012 in Homo Consumericus

Should parents offer their children gender-neutral toys to avoid the promulgation of “sexist gender stereotypes”? Or might it be the case that toy preferences are a manifestation of universal sex-specific biological forces, and as such are perfectly expected? Toy manufacturers seem to be keenly aware of the correct answer. Read More

It's a...Baby!

By Mark Sherman, Ph.D. on December 17, 2012 in Real Men Don't Write Blogs

How things have changed since I was young! When my first child was born, way back in 1964, fathers were not allowed -- or certainly not told they were allowed -- to be in the delivery room. The mother, however, was allowed to be there, in fact, encouraged Not only that, they weren't doing ultrasounds, so you really didn't know the baby's sex until it was born. Read More

Busting the Holiday Gender-Fest

By Agustín Fuentes, Ph.D. on December 17, 2012 in Busting Myths About Human Nature

In this season of gift giving we can navigate around myopic gender expectations, but it is not easy. Hollywood and fruit flies stand in our way. Read More

Running Amok: Why Are Virtually All Spree Killers Men?

By Michael Mills, Ph.D. on December 16, 2012 in The How and Why of Sex Differences

After the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre of innocents, a friend of mine posted this question to his Facebook page: "Once again, we miss the obvious. It is boys and men who shoot, not girls and women! Mental illness aside, what is it about boys, men, and masculinity?" Read More

Deciding to be Adults

By Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D. on December 16, 2012 in Media Spotlight

How early should adolescents start thinking about taking up adult roles? While that awkward stage known as adolescence can be uncomfortable, being halfway between childhood and adulthood means making choices about when to become an adult. How soon should they become sexually active? Or finish school? Or become parents? Read More

Discovering the Roots of Your Restlessness

By Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D. on December 15, 2012 in Wander Woman

You can feel unfulfilled when life is good and when it isn’t. But you won't find your answers in a new job or career. You have to look inside, even when the questions are hard to answer. Read More

A 'Periodic Table' of Human Psychological Adaptations

By Michael Mills, Ph.D. on December 13, 2012 in The How and Why of Sex Differences

Is something like a Periodic Table of Human Evolved Psychological Adaptations a possibility? Read More

Sexy Breast Cancer Campaigns Do Demean Women. So What?

By Gayle A. Sulik, Ph.D. on December 12, 2012 in Pink Ribbon Blues

Called a “bold and fun” approach to awareness, a new genre of breast cancer campaigns uses the sexual objectification of women to get attention. It works. But at what cost? Read More

On Eros, Spirituality, and Crying During Sex

By Stephen Snyder, M.D. on December 12, 2012 in SexualityToday

Say what you will about the author of Slow Sex, one must credit her with having followed an intuition that there is something profound about deeply felt sexual desire. Read More

Zen and the Art of Dieting: Part 5

By David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW on December 11, 2012 in Is Psychology Making Us Sick?

To eat or not to eat—why we say “yes” to unhealthy eating patterns. Read More

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