Have we been looking at internalized bias in the wrong way? Changing the environment may be more effective than changing ourselves.

Stage Fright

3 Approaches to Public Speaking

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on March 06, 2021 in How To Do Life

Choosing a well-suited approach can make your talks compelling.

Choosing a well-suited approach can make your talks compelling.

Intelligence

Global Trends in Artificial Intelligence: The AI Index 2021

By Cami Rosso on March 05, 2021 in The Future Brain

Stanford HAI releases The AI Index 2021 Annual Report, a comprehensive yearly analysis of the major transformations that are happening now in artificial intelligence worldwide.

Stanford HAI releases The AI Index 2021 Annual Report, a comprehensive yearly analysis of the major transformations that are happening now in artificial intelligence worldwide.

Relationships

We Are All Wounded Healers

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on March 05, 2021 in Stronger at the Broken Places

We are attracted to people for many different reasons, some of them conscious and many of them unconscious.

We are attracted to people for many different reasons, some of them conscious and many of them unconscious.

Cognition

How Well Do You Know Your Dog?

By John Edward Terrell Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in The Human Animal

It's not kind and may be dangerous to ignore that dogs are dogs, not people. It would be naïve to believe, however, that what makes a dog happy doesn't depend a lot on us.

It's not kind and may be dangerous to ignore that dogs are dogs, not people. It would be naïve to believe, however, that what makes a dog happy doesn't depend a lot on us.

Sleep

In a Coma, I Dreamed a Whole Other Life—I'm Still Dreaming It

By Caroline Leavitt on March 05, 2021 in Runs in the Family

Do your dreams seem disturbingly real? Join the club.

Do your dreams seem disturbingly real? Join the club.

Personality

Are Values a Part of Personality?

By John A. Johnson Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Cui Bono

Your values are what you care about the most, what really matters to you. But personality psychologists rarely include values as a part of personality. This is why.

Your values are what you care about the most, what really matters to you. But personality psychologists rarely include values as a part of personality. This is why.

Stress

Need a Time-Out From All the Busyness and Stress?

By Suzanne Gelb Ph.D., J.D. on March 05, 2021 in All Grown Up

Feeling worn down by stress? A quick "time-out" exercise can go a long way.

Feeling worn down by stress? A quick "time-out" exercise can go a long way.

Despite the imposed hardships of the pandemic inflicted on all of us and our troubled political times, there are glimmers of optimism evinced by human creativity and resilience.

Cognition

A Problem Well-Stated Is a Problem Half-Solved: The Options

By Donalee Markus Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Designs for Strong Minds

Part 2: How well can you figure out all your options?

Part 2: How well can you figure out all your options?

Social Life

You’re Not an Individual: Here’s Why

By Matthew Legge on March 05, 2021 in Are We Done Fighting?

You will be amazed by this research about how much of what you feel and do depends on your social networks.

You will be amazed by this research about how much of what you feel and do depends on your social networks.

Depression

Before Our Prozac Era

By Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Our New Discontents

In an earlier period of popular medication use, mental distress and drug treatment were not divorced from their social context. We need that union again.

In an earlier period of popular medication use, mental distress and drug treatment were not divorced from their social context. We need that union again.

Neuroscience

Why Your Brain Only Cares About People Who Look Like You

By Alex Korb Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in PreFrontal Nudity

Racism is so insidious and pervasive partly because of how your brain processes empathy for people of other races. Here's how you can understand your biases and deal with them.

Racism is so insidious and pervasive partly because of how your brain processes empathy for people of other races. Here's how you can understand your biases and deal with them.

Ethics and Morality

Do We Live By the Ethics We Teach Our Children?

By David Schwartz LMFT on March 05, 2021 in Adolescents, Explained

Giving our word may be the most valuable thing we have to give someone. When our word cannot be trusted, it can create a level of anxiety and suspicion that can last for years.

Giving our word may be the most valuable thing we have to give someone. When our word cannot be trusted, it can create a level of anxiety and suspicion that can last for years.

Personality

Borderline Personality: Fixing Someone Who Is Not Broken

By David M. Allen M.D. on March 05, 2021 in A Matter of Personality

How does a therapist help someone who always "needs" to be fixed?

How does a therapist help someone who always "needs" to be fixed?

Cognition

How to Make Daydreaming More Enjoyable

By Christopher Bergland on March 05, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

Contrary to popular belief, many people consider daydreaming or "thinking for pleasure" an unpleasant pastime. A new study pinpoints two ways to make daydreaming more pleasurable.

Contrary to popular belief, many people consider daydreaming or "thinking for pleasure" an unpleasant pastime. A new study pinpoints two ways to make daydreaming more pleasurable.

Anger

Our Angry Brain

By Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on March 05, 2021 in The I-M Approach

Has anger ever been an obstacle to success? The first step in managing your anger, and the anger of others, may be easier than you realize.

Has anger ever been an obstacle to success? The first step in managing your anger, and the anger of others, may be easier than you realize.

Law and Crime

Combatting the Recent Surge of Hate Crimes

By Coral Dando Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Forensic Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with a three-fold escalation of online and face-to-face hate crime in the UK, much of which is directed at black and minority ethnic communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with a three-fold escalation of online and face-to-face hate crime in the UK, much of which is directed at black and minority ethnic communities.

Social Life

5 Myths and Realities About Finding Your Tribe

By Val Walker MS on March 05, 2021 in 400 Friends but Who Can I Call?

One of the kindest things we can do for ourselves in lonely and changing times is reframe the way we define our tribe. Could we be a bit more open and agile about who fits?

One of the kindest things we can do for ourselves in lonely and changing times is reframe the way we define our tribe. Could we be a bit more open and agile about who fits?

Resilience

COVID-19's Impact on the Workplace

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Hope + Resilience

Making sense of the challenges presented by COVID on the workplace.

Making sense of the challenges presented by COVID on the workplace.

Stress

How to Heal from a "Father-Wound"

By Robert Enright Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in The Forgiving Life

Negative interactions with one's father can damage future relationships. But it is possible to heal.

Negative interactions with one's father can damage future relationships. But it is possible to heal.

Creativity

The Benefits of a 100-Day Creative Project

By Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Rethinking Mental Health

Why committing to creating art for 100 consecutive days is so beneficial.

Why committing to creating art for 100 consecutive days is so beneficial.

Politics

Is Authoritarianism the Biggest Menace to Democracy?

By Paul Howe Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Deepening Democracy

Part 1: Some argue that authoritarians provided the core support for Donald Trump and his autocratic ambitions. But there may be another group we should be looking at more closely.

Part 1: Some argue that authoritarians provided the core support for Donald Trump and his autocratic ambitions. But there may be another group we should be looking at more closely.

Sex

Do Men Fake Orgasms?

By David W. Wahl Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in This Sexual Self

The conversation surrounding faked orgasms tends to focus on women. But men fake orgasms, too. Research suggests why and how.

The conversation surrounding faked orgasms tends to focus on women. But men fake orgasms, too. Research suggests why and how.

Relationships

Self-Empathy Is Required to Empathize With Others

By Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Empathic Intervision

When you empathize with others, how do you know that it's not just a projection of your own experiences?

When you empathize with others, how do you know that it's not just a projection of your own experiences?

Happiness

Accessing Your Calm

By Robert Puff Ph.D. on March 05, 2021 in Meditation for Modern Life

To lead a happier life, it’s important to understand how to remain calm in situations that can evoke strong negative emotions.

To lead a happier life, it’s important to understand how to remain calm in situations that can evoke strong negative emotions.

Coaching

Will AI Replace Coaches and Psychologists?

By Justin James Kennedy, Ph.D., D.Prof. on March 05, 2021 in Brain Reboot

Artificial intelligence is here to stay—but are coaches and psychologists?

Artificial intelligence is here to stay—but are coaches and psychologists?

Many people struggle to deal with the fact that we cannot control our lives. Looking to the Stoics can help.