Real Psychology

Race and Ethnicity

Police Use of Force and Race: Realities and Solutions

Laurence Miller Ph.D. on October 20, 2023

In reports of police use of force, officers and minority citizens are often portrayed as natural enemies. Here is what we know and some suggestions for a helpful approach.

In reports of police use of force, officers and minority citizens are often portrayed as natural enemies. Here is what we know and some suggestions for a helpful approach.

Ethics and Morality

Terrorism: What, Why, and How to Stop It

Laurence Miller Ph.D. on October 13, 2023

Terrorism is both ancient and recent. Dealing with it effectively in the 21st century will require an understanding of its tactics, ideology, and psychology.

Terrorism is both ancient and recent. Dealing with it effectively in the 21st century will require an understanding of its tactics, ideology, and psychology.

Law and Crime

The Psychology of Police Deadly Force

Laurence Miller Ph.D. on October 7, 2023

Do police shoot first and ask questions later, or might deep-rooted emergency brain responses magnify the perception of threat in deadly force encounters?

Do police shoot first and ask questions later, or might deep-rooted emergency brain responses magnify the perception of threat in deadly force encounters?

Psychology

Psychosomatic: Is It All in Your Head?

Laurence Miller Ph.D. on September 22, 2023

Mind-body miscommunication syndromes may complicate medical diagnosis and treatment. But understanding them is the first step toward holistic healing.

Mind-body miscommunication syndromes may complicate medical diagnosis and treatment. But understanding them is the first step toward holistic healing.

Forensic Psychology

The Field of Forensic Psychology

Laurence Miller Ph.D. on September 20, 2023

Psychology has been applied to a wide range of matters concerning civil law and criminal justice.

Psychology has been applied to a wide range of matters concerning civil law and criminal justice.