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University of New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert was called out by ESPN for punching, kicking, shoving, and throwing elbows against opponents after her team fell behind in a conference tournament game. In her most blatant attack, she yanked back an opponent's ponytail, ripping her to the ground.  She says she deeply regrets the incident.  Do you believe her? Read More

The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) comes into full effect this Saturday, November 21st. Employers need to take note, and employees should be aware of their rights. Read More

Ok, maybe I am getting too old- but doesn't it seem that Levi Johnston is a little too young to be posing nude for Playgirl? I am not against ladies having eye candy; women like to fantasize about six packs and cute little butts in much the same way men ogle breasts and cute little butts. But still, shouldn't there be an age limit? Read More

Is your brain feeling dull? If you can't be creative, try something "mechanical," suggests the author of Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method. Read on for practical tips for engaging with a writing project and reaching the creative zone, including gathering stones (!). Read More

To be clear, I voted for the other guy, the one who didn't win the presidency. I'm an occupational paradox: a college professor who usually leans politically right. That said, I publicly declare an enthusiastic girl-crush on our nation's first lady, Michelle Obama. Read More

A recent Fox News clip is a vintage example of media lies. But how much of this is my own bias talking? Read More

Welcome to my blog. My name is Tony Scioli (pronounced "showli"). I am a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology who has been studying hope for several decades. For the past 10 years I have been working on a new theory of hope. Along the way, I've written two books on the topic as well as conducting a number of related experiments and developing tests to measure hope and hopelessness. Starting today, I will be blogging on hope for Psychology Today (Hence the title for this post, "Hope for Today"). Read More

Turns out education can also be the key to keeping your job in an economic downturn. Recent employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that not only do people with more education earn more, but in tough times like these, education provides a buffer against unemployment.  Communicaton technologies can make education available to all ages, levels,and locations through distance learning programs. Read More

Psychologists call it illusory correlation. The idea is that when we think about others, we tend to overestimate the association between groups and distinctive actions. It's one of the ways in which societal stereotypes are perpetuated and endure . And it's exactly what has many an American Muslim concerned in the wake of this week's tragic shooting spree at the Fort Hood Army base... Read More