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Relationships

Is Bickering Really That Bad for Your Relationship?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. Although bickering may seem inherently bad for yours, new research shows that arguments can actually be helpful.

Law and Crime

A Victim-Centered Approach to Sex Trafficking is Critical

By Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in The Crime and Justice Doctor

Are we doing enough as a nation to identify and assist victims of sex trafficking—particularly those who commit crimes to escape their situations?

Media

Virtual Justice: How Big Data Could Undermine Society

By Patrick L. Plaisance Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Virtue in the Media World

We're all "commodities" online. But we're finally having a real debate over data ownership, and companies are realizing the dangers of socially irresponsible uses of algorithms.

Education

5 Barriers to Critical Thinking

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Thoughts on Thinking

Five barriers to thinking critically that are useful to consider when applying critical thinking in everyday settings.

News

The Latest

Psychiatry

FIDLER MD: Dolores Claiborne

By Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 19, 2019 in Views Through the Psychiatrist’s Lens

Why did Selena St. George really return home? This and other secrets of Dolores Claiborne revealed!

Self-Help

Toxic People, Part III

By Abigail Brenner M.D. on January 19, 2019 in In Flux

Some equate toxic people with a specific personality disorder and are offended at how they are referred to and treated. Toxic isn't limited to any one group & can refer to anyone.

Education

War Stories from the Accountability Battlefield: Part 2 of 2

By Jenny Grant Rankin Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Much More Than Common Core

After 14 years & 240 education clients, Steve Rees weighs in on CA school data.

Relationships

Healthy Narcissism

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 19, 2019 in Fixing Families

We think of narcissists as being as being at the extreme end of only thinking about themselves, but there's a middle ground. Five tips for a healthy self-focus.

Happiness

What Do You Mean I Can't Have It?

By Bruce Grierson on January 19, 2019 in The Carpe Diem Project

Why does being told something's unavailable make us crave it all the more?

Race and Ethnicity

Uncovering the Trauma of Racism: New Tools for Clinicians

By Monnica T Williams Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Culturally Speaking

Many therapists are afraid to ask the hard questions needed to understand the experience and impact of racial discrimination. Learn a new approach for critical dialogues.

Sex

Humans Are Sexual Omnivores

By Ari Tuckman PsyD, CST on January 19, 2019 in Sex Matters

No matter how clear you are about your own sexual preferences, that doesn't make them somehow better than anyone else's.

Relationships

Single Life Gets Even Better with Age, New Research Shows

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Living Single

Singles are more satisfied with their lives today than a few decades ago, and singles get more satisfied with age. Having a partner isn’t very relevant to feeling lonely anymore.

Race and Ethnicity

A New, True View of Race and Ethnicity

By Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in The Imprinted Brain

The whole controversial issue of racial and ethnic identity is being transformed by individuals having access to their personal DNA data.

Parenting

The 4-Word Question Every Parent Needs to Know

By Deborah Reber on January 18, 2019 in Differently Wired

To raise differently children who will successfully launch, it's critical that we focus our energy on helping them know who they are, how they think, and what they need.

Intelligence

How AI and Quantum Computing May Alter Humanity’s Future

By Cami Rosso on January 18, 2019 in The Future Brain

How does quantum physics and artificial intelligence impact humanity's future? First commercial quantum computer unveiled in January 2019 at CES.

Politics

Partisanship and the Political Animal

By Elesa Zehndorfer Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Political Animals and Animal Spirits

Record levels of partisanship have contributed to the longest government shutdown in US history. Here's the science behind partisanship and what it means for politics.

Relationships

Whispers of Infidelity: What Words Give Away a Cheater?

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Lifetime Connections

Everywhere you look, it seems that some celebrity’s infidelity is being exposed to the masses. No matter what a couple’s resources might be, monogamy and fidelity can't be bought.

Self-Help

Assess Your Tidying and Organizing Strengths and Weaknesses

By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in In Practice

18 skills and mindsets that make being tidy and organized easier.

Cultivating Excellence

Becoming a high performer

Proving or Improving Yourself

How to Nurture Talent

5 Productivity Tips

The Leverage of Feedback

Personality

"Beyond the Reach of Justice or Compassion"

By Wendy Jones, Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Intersubjective

Want to know about psychopaths? Read Jane Austen.

Education

War Stories from the Accountability Battlefield

By Jenny Grant Rankin Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Much More Than Common Core

After 14 years and 240 education clients, Steve Rees weighs in on California's school data system.

Resilience

If You Could Do Only One Thing

By Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Resilient Leadership

New questions can force new answers that must draw from everything we know. Thinking is essential.

Anxiety

Understanding Your Emotional Strengths

By Dawn Kingston Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in The Pregnant Pause

How do you know what your emotional strengths are? Here is a quick self-assessment that you can do to evaluate your own emotional strengths.

Health

The Science of Kindness: 101

By David Fryburg M.D. on January 18, 2019 in The Science of Kindness

Why do kind people live longer? Learn more about the research-backed benefits of kindness.

Sleep

How Can I Get on a Better Sleep Schedule?

By Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Think, Act, Be

It's not easy to go to bed and wake up earlier. Here are 5 tips that can help.

Creativity

Looking for a Fun Winter Activity? Carve an Ice Sculpture

By Michele Kerulis Ed.D. on January 18, 2019 in Sporting Moments

Is winter wearing you out? Try carving ice sculptures! (Chainsaw not included).

Ethics and Morality

Why Do Some Reject the Concept of "Toxic Masculinity"?

By Jennifer Baker Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in For the Love of Wisdom

Is it outrageous to suggest that masculinity is something that comes in degrees, and ought to be assessed in terms of the good?

Gender

Help-Less

By Meaghan Mobbs on January 18, 2019 in The Debrief

Are APA’s new guidelines for psychological practice with boys and men doing more harm than good?

Neuroscience

Risky Decisions Reflect a Tug of War in the Brain

By Lydia Denworth on January 18, 2019 in Brain Waves

Faced with a risky decision? An unusual new study reveals the push and pull that takes place in the brain as you weigh your options.

Relationships

Why Are Narcissists So Good at Psychological Torture?

By Karen Arluck LCSW on January 18, 2019 in Ask The Therapist

People often assume that all narcissists are inherently able to know just how to emotionally torture the people around them. The reality is much more complicated.

Addiction

I Lied to My Doctor About My Drinking

By Stanton Peele Ph.D. on January 18, 2019 in Addiction in Society

Is lying to your doctor about your drinking a criterion for alcoholism? If so, I'm guilty.

Parenting

How to Address Your Teen’s Issues with Poor Motivation

By Ugo Uche on January 18, 2019 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

For a parent to help a teen become more focused on growth needs, he or she will have to teach the teen how to effectively get their deficiency needs met.