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Personality

Can Becoming an Extravert Make an Introvert Happier?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on February 02, 2019 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The idea that introverts would be happier if they could only become extraverts fits common-sense notions about personality. A new experimental study challenges that belief.

Therapy

9 Reasons Why People Resist Starting Therapy

By American Psychoanalytic Association on February 01, 2019 in Psychoanalysis Unplugged

Are fears about starting therapy holding you back?

Animal Behavior

Do Animals Feel Grief?

By Paul Thagard Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in Hot Thought

The hypothesis that nonhuman animals grieve is the best explanation of behavior in many species.

Sex

Many "Unusual" Sex Fantasies Are Actually Pretty Common

By Justin J Lehmiller Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in The Myths of Sex

Psychologists have labeled many sex fantasies as "paraphilias" or unusual sexual interests. New research suggests that many paraphilias are more common than previously thought.

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Relationships

How Parents Of Teens Can Save Their Sanity

By Forrest Talley Ph.D. on February 02, 2019 in Relationship Emporium

Building a healthy relationship with your teen requires drama reduction surgery. This is good for your teenager, good for your relationship, and very good for your sanity.

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Law and Crime

Ted Bundy's Necrophilia

By Jack Pemment MA, MS on February 02, 2019 in Blame the Amygdala

Are there any clues in Bundy's life as to why he turned to necrophilia?

Relationships

What Your Dog Can Teach You About Relationships

By Christine B. L. Adams MD on February 02, 2019 in Living on Automatic

Both you and your dog are conditioned. Discovering how you are emotionally conditioned early in childhood could aid you in better understanding your relationship problems.

Social Life

Ambidextrous Negotiation

By Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on February 02, 2019 in One Among Many

When you must negotiate at both ends, with sellers and with buyers, some psychological challenges arise. They can be met if you keep a clear head.

Work

Adult ADHD and the Post-Vacation Slump

By Scott Shapiro M.D. on February 02, 2019 in The Best Strategies For Managing Adult ADHD

Do you have Adult ADHD? Do you struggle to return to work after a vacation? A little planning before the trip could ease the transition.

Creativity

Higher States of Consciousness: Can East Meet West?

By Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on February 02, 2019 in Return to Stillness

Let's talk about human potential rather than pathology.

Sport and Competition

How to Make Super Bowl Decisions

By Josh Gonzales M.A. on February 02, 2019 in Points On the Board

Do sports reflect real life? Research suggests they can help you understand human decision-making.

Relationships

Loneliness Is a Matter of Perspective

By Elyakim Kislev Ph.D. on February 02, 2019 in Happy Singlehood

Being single does not have to mean living in misery. While many share their lives with another person, some people follow a different path, turning loneliness into solitude. 

Stress

Paper Napkins, Lipstick, and the Occasional Donut

By Elizabeth Young on February 02, 2019 in Adaptations

I soak up the bright array of color and shape, maybe buy something small like a pack of fancy paper napkins, and then feel able to return to my cat in my husbandless apartment.

Cognition

Self-Deception Part 4: Rationalization

By Neel Burton M.D. on February 02, 2019 in Hide and Seek

The fourth installment in a new 10-part series on ego defenses.

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Addiction

The Fear of Rejection in Addiction

By Gregory L. Jantz Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in Hope for Relationships

Admitting an addiction to yourself can be extraordinarily difficult because of the terrifying possibility of rejection. Admitting it to others can seem like walking over hot coals.

Self-Help

The 3-Step Plan for Making 2019 Your Most Productive Year

By Peter Bregman on February 01, 2019 in How We Work

When I teach time management, I always start with the same question: How many of you have too much time and not enough to do in it? In 10 years, no one has ever raised a hand.

Diet

Childhood Food Allergy Fantasies

By Paul W Turke on February 01, 2019 in Bringing Up Baby

Why have childhood food allergies been increasing? It's not what you've been told.

Stress

Why Are We Denying Purple Hearts to Veterans With PTSD?

By Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on February 01, 2019 in Inside Out, Outside In

Veterans who suffer from PTSD do not receive Purple Hearts for their psychological wounds. A Vietnam veteran questions this as a discriminatory practice.

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When Therapy Works

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Finding the Right Fit

Your Childhood Analyzed

Telling Lies on the Couch

The Myths of Therapy

Eating Disorders

How To Stop Numbing Out With Food

By Susan Biali M.D. on February 01, 2019 in Prescriptions for Life

Do you frequently turn to food to numb your feelings? Do you wish that you could stop? Follow these four steps to decode and heal your habit of emotional eating.

Self-Help

To Manage Your Anger, Give It a Name

By Andrea Brandt Ph.D. M.F.T. on February 01, 2019 in Mindful Anger

What makes you angry, and the kind of anger you feel, can be traced from your present situation back to your childhood experiences and then back to the culture at large.

Neuroscience

Stanford Neuroscientists May Revolutionize Pain Management

By Cami Rosso on February 01, 2019 in The Future Brain

Researchers from Stanford have discovered the part of the brain that causes pain's emotional discomfort. The discovery may lead to novel ways to treat chronic pain in the future.

Cognition

Nature Soundscapes Indoors Lead to Positive Experiences

By Sally Augustin Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in People, Places, and Things

Burbling brooks. Gently rustling leaves. Serene birdsongs. Add their sounds to your life—and live better.

Relationships

Love: What It Is, What It Isn’t, What It Could Be

By Ellen Kirschman Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in Cop Doc

How to turn Valentine's Day into a year-round event.

Happiness

Mindful Solutions

By Vivian Wagner Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in The Creative Life

Solving a puzzle is a kind of practice for solving real-world problems.

Neuroscience

Serotonin Plays a Surprising Role in Fight-Flight-or-Freeze

By Christopher Bergland on February 01, 2019 in The Athlete's Way

Serotonin influences "fight-flight-or-freeze" responses depending on the degree of danger, according to a new study from Cornell University.

Relationships

Promoting Safety and Self-Care in Trauma Treatment

By Rita Watson MPH on February 01, 2019 in With Love and Gratitude

When it comes to trauma survivors, well-run groups—both self-help groups and therapy groups—are critical for recovery.

Evolutionary Psychology

Can Renewable Energy Solve Climate Problems?

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in The Human Beast

Skeptics are questioning whether renewable energy can rescue the planet from climate change given hidden costs.

Relationships

5 Creative Ways to Defuse an Argument

By Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in The Teen Doctor

There are many ways to calm down a volatile situation.

Creativity

I Now Pronounce You Creative Partners

By Jeffrey Loewenstein Ph.D. and Matthew A. Cronin Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in The Craft of Creativity

Want to create more effectively and have more fun doing it? Find the right partner.

Behavioral Economics

Millennials: A Generation of Burnouts or Marathon Runners?

By Daniel Robinson on February 01, 2019 in Sanity Over Success

How can we be the victims of technology that we're the ones creating?

Ethics and Morality

Cruelty, Incivility, and Meanness are Never a Good Look

By Thomas G. Plante Ph.D., ABPP on February 01, 2019 in Do the Right Thing

Have you noticed that cruelty seems to be in fashion of late? It shouldn't be.

Cognition

Broken Resolutions: 3 Factors to Consider After January

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on February 01, 2019 in Thoughts on Thinking

January is gone. Have your resolutions similarly flown the coop? Don’t worry, you're not alone. Consider these 3 important factors that dictate our New Year's resolve.

Work

How Sleep Can Help Your Team Make Better Decisions

By Larry Stybel, Ed.D. and Maryanne Peabody, MBA on February 01, 2019 in Platform for Success

How to improve decisions at your company.

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