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Explorations in Positive Psychology

Toward A Better Mindset

Cognition
Is It Offensive or Defensive Language?

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on November 21, 2024

. Usually those who have a better vocabulary demonstrate a much higher level of descriptive ability than those restricted to four letters.

. Usually those who have a better vocabulary demonstrate a much higher level of descriptive ability than those restricted to four letters.

Identity
What is a Vicarious Identity?

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on November 12, 2024

When ontological security is low, social media encourages those threatened individuals to make fantasy a replacement identity for their real identity.

When ontological security is low, social media encourages those threatened individuals to make fantasy a replacement identity for their real identity.

Attention
A Prosthesis for the Mind

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on November 7, 2024

“Continuous partial attention is an automatic process motivated only by ‘a desire to be a live node on the network’ or by the willingness to connect and stay connected."

“Continuous partial attention is an automatic process motivated only by ‘a desire to be a live node on the network’ or by the willingness to connect and stay connected."

Anger
Hatred: Our Negative Moral Appraisals

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on January 16, 2024

Differences in ideologies around the globe are fuelling massive hatred, which is mainly derived from ignorance and bias.

Differences in ideologies around the globe are fuelling massive hatred, which is mainly derived from ignorance and bias.

Boundaries
Overcoming Lethargy

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on January 12, 2024

”Must do” lists can take you out of balance and on the way toward lethargy and listlessness.

”Must do” lists can take you out of balance and on the way toward lethargy and listlessness.

Identity
There Is No Need to Define Yourself

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on December 17, 2023

Maybe the more successful outcomes that have been credited to people who self-define themselves in a more positive light are just more successful because they are more positive.

Maybe the more successful outcomes that have been credited to people who self-define themselves in a more positive light are just more successful because they are more positive.

Self-Control
Profanity: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on December 4, 2023

Whatever the level of profanity, whether aggressive, hurtful, or demeaning, which may not be intentional, the impact is still real.

Whatever the level of profanity, whether aggressive, hurtful, or demeaning, which may not be intentional, the impact is still real.

Relationships
People Talking Without Speaking

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on November 17, 2023

Personal Perspective: A loss of intimacy is the real risk of a future techno world of communication without communion.

Personal Perspective: A loss of intimacy is the real risk of a future techno world of communication without communion.

Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity: A Wellness Paradox

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on November 4, 2023

We need to see neurodiversity as a potential tool for future positivity and focus on the strengths of neurodivergent individuals rather than their weaknesses.

We need to see neurodiversity as a potential tool for future positivity and focus on the strengths of neurodivergent individuals rather than their weaknesses.

Happiness
Experiencing Your Multiple Domains of Joy

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on October 23, 2023

Joy from our feelings, our social environments, our reflections and our senses are always present and available if we allow it to flourish.

Joy from our feelings, our social environments, our reflections and our senses are always present and available if we allow it to flourish.

Anxiety
Feel Safe Not Knowing

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on October 16, 2023

Current knowledge is under continual threat of change due to volumes of new and faster research methods.

Current knowledge is under continual threat of change due to volumes of new and faster research methods.

Self-Help
The Fictitious Reality of Avoiding Conflict

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on October 11, 2023

The fictitious reality of conflict is that it is not what you think it is, but rather a potential gift wrapped in unlimited surprises.

The fictitious reality of conflict is that it is not what you think it is, but rather a potential gift wrapped in unlimited surprises.

Bias
The Restlessness of Reason

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on October 4, 2023

“All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason,” said Immanuel Kant.

“All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason,” said Immanuel Kant.

Relationships
Creating Human Symbiotic Relationships

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on September 17, 2023

Your ability to decondition preconceived ideas and thoughts about how a relationship should look will allow new conditions to permeate and delineate your connection.

Your ability to decondition preconceived ideas and thoughts about how a relationship should look will allow new conditions to permeate and delineate your connection.