Geographical Psychology

Why Cognitive Biases Make it Hard to Get History Straight

By Christopher J. Ferguson Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Checkpoints

Some historians have criticized the New York Times 1619 Project, a narrative on slavery in the US, as factually challenged. Why is it so hard to get the facts of history straight?

Some historians have criticized the New York Times 1619 Project, a narrative on slavery in the US, as factually challenged. Why is it so hard to get the facts of history straight?

Relationships

What you get wrong in tough conversations

By Matthew Legge on January 21, 2020 in Are We Done Fighting?

Low quality conversations on tough topics aren’t inevitable. Try this instead.

Low quality conversations on tough topics aren’t inevitable. Try this instead.

Cognition

What’s the Right Way to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People often have conflicting memories of the same event. Rather than call someone else a liar, new research on correcting false memories suggests how to get your point across.

People often have conflicting memories of the same event. Rather than call someone else a liar, new research on correcting false memories suggests how to get your point across.

Ethics and Morality

Does Morality Require Changing Yourself or the World?

By Darcia F. Narvaez Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Moral Landscapes

Morality is often considered a matter of individual conscience. Neuroscience and sociology suggest otherwise. Community structures shape the development of morality.

Morality is often considered a matter of individual conscience. Neuroscience and sociology suggest otherwise. Community structures shape the development of morality.

Child Development

Now They See Them, Then They Don’t: Imaginary Companions

By Susan Newman Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Singletons

What parents need to know about children’s make-believe pals and the many roles they play.

What parents need to know about children’s make-believe pals and the many roles they play.

Ethics and Morality

The Photographer Who Taught Us to See the Unseen

By Richard Gunderman MD, Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Fully Human

When it comes to summoning compassion, images can offer a lot.

When it comes to summoning compassion, images can offer a lot.

Parenting

Your Child's Spiritual Nature Is a Key to Their Happiness

By Ariane de Bonvoisin MBA on January 21, 2020 in Tools for Life

Do you wonder how to prepare your child for the crazy world they will grow up in? Here are some simple ways to build their spiritual strength.

Do you wonder how to prepare your child for the crazy world they will grow up in? Here are some simple ways to build their spiritual strength.

Unconscious

Your Unconscious Isn’t Irrational, Erratic, or All About Sex

By Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in The Everyday Unconscious

Rather than a secret container of impure, sexualized, and irrational thoughts, the unconscious is highly organized, uncritical, and even empirical in how it learns about the world.

Rather than a secret container of impure, sexualized, and irrational thoughts, the unconscious is highly organized, uncritical, and even empirical in how it learns about the world.

Relationships

What’s Your "Relational Business Card"?

By Assael Romanelli Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in The Other Side of Relationships

Do you find yourself creating similar dynamics in all of your intimate relationships? If so, that could be due to a limited “relational business card.” These 6 steps can help.

Do you find yourself creating similar dynamics in all of your intimate relationships? If so, that could be due to a limited “relational business card.” These 6 steps can help.

Burnout

Lawyer’s Survival Guide: Coping With Burnout

By Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on January 21, 2020 in Living with Finesse

Do you work at a law firm and suffer from burnout? Here's how to recognize and prevent lawyer burnout.

Do you work at a law firm and suffer from burnout? Here's how to recognize and prevent lawyer burnout.

Resilience

Shifting the Perspective

By Bridget Dibb, Ph.D. on January 21, 2020 in Coping with Chronic Illness

Do you have uncertainties about your health and illness? Hearing about others with the same illness can affect how we view our own health.

Do you have uncertainties about your health and illness? Hearing about others with the same illness can affect how we view our own health.

Neuroscience

Neuroplasticity Can "Program Out" Your Pain

By David Hanscom, MD on January 21, 2020 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

Solving anxiety requires you to train your brain to move your focus off of the problem and onto the solution. Your brain will respond with neuroplastic changes and allow you to thrive.

Solving anxiety requires you to train your brain to move your focus off of the problem and onto the solution. Your brain will respond with neuroplastic changes and allow you to thrive.

Child Development

The Evolutionary Basis of Parent-Child Conflict

By David P. Barash Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Peace and War

A naive view of evolution suggests that parents and children should nearly always be on the same wavelength. But the truth is more complex.

A naive view of evolution suggests that parents and children should nearly always be on the same wavelength. But the truth is more complex.

Self-Help

Why Is Memoir Writing Transformative?

By Diana Raab PhD on January 20, 2020 in The Empowerment Diary

Have you thought about writing a memoir, but you're either unsure if you have a story to tell, or if it will help you in any way? This article discusses how writing a memoir transforms a person.

Have you thought about writing a memoir, but you're either unsure if you have a story to tell, or if it will help you in any way? This article discusses how writing a memoir transforms a person.

Diet

The Raw Frequency of Alkemia Earth

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Brick by Brick

When we’re dealing with plants, we’re dealing with such a high frequency that it’s as if you're planting yourself into the ground.

When we’re dealing with plants, we’re dealing with such a high frequency that it’s as if you're planting yourself into the ground.

Resilience

Can Religious Coping Help Australian Bushfire Survivors?

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Dealing with the shock of a natural disaster through religiously framed cognitive, emotional, or behavioral responses can change one’s perspective and create a sense of hope.

Dealing with the shock of a natural disaster through religiously framed cognitive, emotional, or behavioral responses can change one’s perspective and create a sense of hope.

Work

Top 4 Reasons Why Our Leaders Let Us Down

By Ronald E Riggio Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

What do poor leaders do? How about the very best leaders?

What do poor leaders do? How about the very best leaders?

Self-Control

Is Forced Politeness Bad For Kids? Teach This Instead

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Targeted Parenting

Forced politeness in childhood—"Thanks! That's just what I wanted!"—can deplete self-control. Let's teach our children to internally express, rather than suppress, their emotions.

Forced politeness in childhood—"Thanks! That's just what I wanted!"—can deplete self-control. Let's teach our children to internally express, rather than suppress, their emotions.

Education

Advancing Your Career Through Informal Mentoring

By Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

Don’t have access to a formal mentor or program? Don’t worry—there are many ways to create informal mentorships powerful enough to advance your career.

Don’t have access to a formal mentor or program? Don’t worry—there are many ways to create informal mentorships powerful enough to advance your career.

Procrastination

How to Stay Focused and Achieve What You Want

By Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo on January 20, 2020 in Radical Sabbatical

Are you feeling distracted and unfocused? Here's how to get back on track!

Are you feeling distracted and unfocused? Here's how to get back on track!

ADHD

"Uncut Gems" and Malignant ADHD

By Mark Banschick M.D. on January 20, 2020 in The Intelligent Divorce

A frenetic, impulse-driven life is sometimes treatable, but it's best treated early. Uncut Gems gives us a brilliant portrayal of ADHD in adulthood—it's worth seeing.

A frenetic, impulse-driven life is sometimes treatable, but it's best treated early. Uncut Gems gives us a brilliant portrayal of ADHD in adulthood—it's worth seeing.

Animal Behavior

How Good Are Dogs at Recognizing Human Word Sounds?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on January 20, 2020 in Canine Corner

The ability to recognize subtle distinctions in spoken word sounds is not a uniquely human ability since recent research shows that dogs can do that as well.

The ability to recognize subtle distinctions in spoken word sounds is not a uniquely human ability since recent research shows that dogs can do that as well.

Ethics and Morality

Back to Basics in the Coming Decade?

By Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Jacob's Staff

How can we reverse the current sense of despair about the state of the world? What can we learn from entrepreneurs about how to pivot, to turn failure into a path toward growth?

How can we reverse the current sense of despair about the state of the world? What can we learn from entrepreneurs about how to pivot, to turn failure into a path toward growth?

Therapy

The Language of Therapy, Explained

By Whitney Goodman LMFT on January 20, 2020 in Healing Together

If you’ve been wondering what the heck your therapist is saying, you’re in luck. Here is your introductory guide to language in therapy.

If you’ve been wondering what the heck your therapist is saying, you’re in luck. Here is your introductory guide to language in therapy.

Neuroscience

Hardwired to Hate?

By Melissa Shepard MD on January 20, 2020 in Erasing Stigma

Hatred is a complex phenomenon that activates the very deepest brain regions. But that doesn't mean we are doomed to hate.

Hatred is a complex phenomenon that activates the very deepest brain regions. But that doesn't mean we are doomed to hate.

Relationships

Why Can’t We See Eye-to-Eye?

By Donalee Markus Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Designs for Strong Minds

We all have that one person with whom everything turns into an argument. Here's a different way to help you understand each other's perspectives and dodge some arguments.

We all have that one person with whom everything turns into an argument. Here's a different way to help you understand each other's perspectives and dodge some arguments.

Spirituality

Spiritual Hunger, Faith, and Illusion

By Lloyd I Sederer M.D. on January 20, 2020 in Therapy, It’s More Than Just Talk

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11: 1.

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11: 1.

Self-Help

Be Kind

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on January 20, 2020 in Your Wise Brain

Know what kindness feels like in your body, heart, and mind and realize that it is natural and normal. Appreciate some of the kindness that buoys you along. Most people are kind.

Know what kindness feels like in your body, heart, and mind and realize that it is natural and normal. Appreciate some of the kindness that buoys you along. Most people are kind.