The Wide Wide World of Psychology

Motivation

A Winning Combination For a Successful Life Change

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on January 16, 2018

It’s important to set goals that align with our interests.

It’s important to set goals that align with our interests.

Bullying

The Movie "Wonder" Demonstrates the Power of Kindness

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on December 11, 2017

Here are five tips to teach your children to accept those who are different.

Here are five tips to teach your children to accept those who are different.

Sexual Abuse

How to Solve the Problem of Campus Rape

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on October 24, 2017

Telling college women to stop drinking won’t help.

Telling college women to stop drinking won’t help.

Stress

Three Tips for Staying Heart Healthy

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on September 21, 2017

Hint: Positive emotions can be good for your body.

Hint: Positive emotions can be good for your body.

Bias

The Ins and Outs of Ageism

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on July 10, 2017

Younger workers can face age discrimination, too.

Younger workers can face age discrimination, too.

Bias

Breaking News—Is it Fake or Real?

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on June 6, 2017

These tips will help you avoid ‘myside bias,’ recognize types of fake news.

These tips will help you avoid ‘myside bias,’ recognize types of fake news.

Here are five tips for striking the right balance between your job and personal life.

Career

Why and How You Should Take Breaks at Work

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on April 3, 2017

It’s wise for employers to support brief rest periods for workers, too.

It’s wise for employers to support brief rest periods for workers, too.

Sex

What the BDSM Community Can Teach a Kinky World

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on February 27, 2017

The most important dirty talk happens before you have sex.

The most important dirty talk happens before you have sex.

Relationships

Why a Child’s Social-Emotional Skills Are So Important

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on January 30, 2017

Social-emotional skills are crucial for children to succeed. Here are five ways you can promote these abilities in children.

Social-emotional skills are crucial for children to succeed. Here are five ways you can promote these abilities in children.

Career

Why Reveal Your Disability or ‘Hidden Identity’ at Work?

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on December 19, 2016

Recent research suggests keeping things concealed may not be best.

Recent research suggests keeping things concealed may not be best.

Alcoholism

Intimate-Partner Violence—What a Difference a Day Makes

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on September 28, 2016

The frequency of occurrences can depend on the day of the week or year.

The frequency of occurrences can depend on the day of the week or year.

Motivation

How to Avoid Communication Breakdowns

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on September 2, 2016

The wording of educator instructions can have a big impact on students.

The wording of educator instructions can have a big impact on students.

Attention

The Tyranny of Film

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on July 27, 2016

You'd be surprised just how well filmmakers can control our attention.

You'd be surprised just how well filmmakers can control our attention.

Motivation

How to Foster a Sense of Value in Schoolwork

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on June 30, 2016

It can be tricky to encourage students to perceive utility in what they learn

It can be tricky to encourage students to perceive utility in what they learn

Parenting

What It Takes to Be Great Parents

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on June 9, 2016

Six do’s and don’ts that will improve your co-parenting skills.

Six do’s and don’ts that will improve your co-parenting skills.

Career

Why Forcing a Smile at Work is Bad for Your Health

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on April 26, 2016

5 tips to help you avoid the stress and exhaustion of "faking it."

5 tips to help you avoid the stress and exhaustion of "faking it."

Motivation

What College Students Need to Succeed

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on March 28, 2016

Research identifies three necessary reading components.

Research identifies three necessary reading components.

Stress

Why Stress Is Both Good and Bad

Angela Grippo Ph.D. on January 20, 2016

What are the pros and cons of stress and how can we cope with feeling stressed out?

What are the pros and cons of stress and how can we cope with feeling stressed out?

Politics

How to Make Political Discussions Less Contentious

Joe Magliano Ph.D. on December 17, 2015

You can talk politics and still avoid any unpleasantness at holiday gatherings.

You can talk politics and still avoid any unpleasantness at holiday gatherings.