Essential Reads

Tech Innovations Can Help Fight COVID—If We Do Our Part

By Researchers from MIT Sloan on March 04, 2021 in Definitive Dialog

Humans have frailties—our fears, emotional vulnerabilities, and unwillingness to sacrifice for the greater good—that can stand in the way of real progress.

Humans have frailties—our fears, emotional vulnerabilities, and unwillingness to sacrifice for the greater good—that can stand in the way of real progress.

How Many People Have Had "Rough Sex"?

By Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. on March 03, 2021 in The Myths of Sex

Rough sex may be a popular fantasy, but how many enjoy it in real life? New research explores what it means and how many people have tried it.

Rough sex may be a popular fantasy, but how many enjoy it in real life? New research explores what it means and how many people have tried it.

Please Don't Ghost Your Therapist

By Marina Harris Ph.D. on March 03, 2021 in Letters From Your Therapist

Three things to think about before ghosting your therapist.

Three things to think about before ghosting your therapist.

Why the Incarcerated Are More Likely to Die By Suicide

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on March 03, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

Researchers combined data from 77 studies to better understand what factors of incarceration increase suicide risk.

Researchers combined data from 77 studies to better understand what factors of incarceration increase suicide risk.

How Much Money Is Your Pet Worth to You?

By Hal Herzog Ph.D. on March 02, 2021 in Animals and Us

Lady Gaga recently offered $500,000 for the return of her two French bulldogs. Behavioral economics and the law offer different perspectives on the monetary value of pets.

Lady Gaga recently offered $500,000 for the return of her two French bulldogs. Behavioral economics and the law offer different perspectives on the monetary value of pets.

3 Reasons We Might Not Grieve a Big Loss

By Sarah Epstein MFT on March 02, 2021 in Between the Generations

How to understand and accept abbreviated grief.

How to understand and accept abbreviated grief.

Coping with OCD During a Pandemic

By Jonathan Stevens, M.D., M.P.H. on March 02, 2021 in Mind Matters from Menninger

For those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, COVID-19 brings extra challenges—as well as lessons about dealing with anxiety.

For those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, COVID-19 brings extra challenges—as well as lessons about dealing with anxiety.

When Obedience to Authority Conflicts With Common Decency

By Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

Lessons about human nature from Milgram’s classic obedience research.

Lessons about human nature from Milgram’s classic obedience research.

A Quarter of America’s Youth Learns About Sex From Porn

By David Ludden Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Talking Apes

New research exposes the abysmal state of sex education in the United States, leading many emerging adults to learn about sex from porn instead.

New research exposes the abysmal state of sex education in the United States, leading many emerging adults to learn about sex from porn instead.

For the Love of the Grudge: Why We Can't Forgive or Forget

By Jen Kim on March 01, 2021 in Valley Girl With a Brain

Are we taught to be vindictive or is it inherently in our DNA? The answer may surprise you.

Are we taught to be vindictive or is it inherently in our DNA? The answer may surprise you.

Are Liberals Really More Egalitarian?

By Cory Clark Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in The AntiSocial Psychologist

Liberals might prioritize equality of outcomes, whereas conservatives might prioritize equality of treatment

Liberals might prioritize equality of outcomes, whereas conservatives might prioritize equality of treatment

When Post-Traumatic Growth is Voluntary

By Steve Taylor Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in Out of the Darkness

Why do we like safety and yet feel drawn to challenge and danger? Because we have an impulse to grow and challenges help us to grow. This is 'voluntary post-traumatic growth.'

Why do we like safety and yet feel drawn to challenge and danger? Because we have an impulse to grow and challenges help us to grow. This is 'voluntary post-traumatic growth.'

Success Is a Liability When Hijacked by the Ego

By Roos Vonk Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in The Ego and Other Inconveniences

Truly authentic leaders will be highly successful, and that's where the catch lies: Success awakens their ego at some point. At that point, authenticity goes out the door.

Truly authentic leaders will be highly successful, and that's where the catch lies: Success awakens their ego at some point. At that point, authenticity goes out the door.

Pursuing Love and Excitement in the Quest for a Career

By Ahron Friedberg M.D. on February 28, 2021 in Resilience

Smart choices have their costs, but the benefits count too.

Smart choices have their costs, but the benefits count too.

16 Key Factors Associated with Sexual Boredom

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, FAPA on February 27, 2021 in ExperiMentations

New research looks at core drivers of sexual dissatisfaction and enjoyment.

New research looks at core drivers of sexual dissatisfaction and enjoyment.

Why People Might Reject a COVID-19 Vaccine

By Michael D. Matthews Ph.D. on February 27, 2021 in Head Strong

A significant number of people are reluctant to receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Research reveals five attributes leaders must establish to restore trust in the vaccine.

A significant number of people are reluctant to receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Research reveals five attributes leaders must establish to restore trust in the vaccine.

Reflections on My Life as Career Coach

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on February 27, 2021 in How To Do Life

Implications for helping professionals and their clients.

Implications for helping professionals and their clients.

Should People Be Able to Choose Which Vaccine They Receive?

By Dustin W. Ballard MD, MBE on February 26, 2021 in Standing Strong

Vaccines are steadily rolling out, and more formulations are on the horizon. When multiple options are available, should individuals be able to choose which vaccine they want?

Vaccines are steadily rolling out, and more formulations are on the horizon. When multiple options are available, should individuals be able to choose which vaccine they want?

How Emotion Regulation Influences Social Anxiety

By Courtney Beard Ph.D. on February 26, 2021 in From Lab to Real World

Social anxiety is extremely common. How someone responds to the emotions that arise in a social situation can make their anxiety better or worse.

Social anxiety is extremely common. How someone responds to the emotions that arise in a social situation can make their anxiety better or worse.

What Your Social Signals Reveal

By Rob Henderson on February 26, 2021 in After Service

Research helps explain why it's sometimes better to downplay accomplishments.

Research helps explain why it's sometimes better to downplay accomplishments.