Psychology Today Magazine
May 2013

Confessions of a Sociopath

Confessions of a Sociopath

By M.E. Thomas

She's successful and charming as well as ruthless and calculating.
Dancing with a Madman

Dancing with a Madman

By Jeff Wise

In December 2012, multimillionaire entrepreneur John McAfee went on the lam following the murder of his neighbor in remote Belize.
American Cheese

American Cheese

By Lenore Skenazy

The million dollar smile and the misery it inflicts
The Enemies of Invention

The Enemies of Invention

By Art Markman, Peter Gray, Sian Beilock, Christopher J Sprigman, Kal Raustiala, Peter Bregman

Habit, teachers, and even our best intentions often act as stealth saboteurs of ingenuity.

More From This Issue

Final Analysis: The Prodigy and The iPhone

Final Analysis: The Prodigy and The iPhone

By Jason Good

Deconstructing digital captures By my 3-year-old son

Unconventional Wisdom: Lopsided Love

Unconventional Wisdom: Lopsided Love

By Hara Estroff Marano

Lopsided love and a shrink on the brink

Bookshelf: The Real Culture Wars

Bookshelf: The Real Culture Wars

By Matt Huston, Mara Model, Bahar Gholipour

Are we defined by ourselves or our community?

Blogs: Mending Challenging Relationships

Blogs: Mending Challenging Relationships

By PT Staff

PT experts share their insights.

Tech: From Fun To Done

Tech: From Fun To Done

By Mara Model

Can an app make your to-do list seem like child's play?

Tip Sheet: How to Get Your Way

Tip Sheet: How to Get Your Way

By Nick Tasler

Want to influence others? Cast aside these three common misconceptions.

Stereotypes: The Worst Kind of Flattery

Stereotypes: The Worst Kind of Flattery

By Matt Huston

Positive stereotyping isn't as innocent as it seems.

News: Generation Trap

News: Generation Trap

By Lauren F. Friedman

When you were born may affect your lifelong well-being.

Blogger Spotlight: 10 Reasons Why Some People Love What They Do

By David DiSalvo

Why some love their daily grind

Rant: Shared Decision Making in Medicine

By Peter Ubel M.D.

Physicians-patient communication needs improvement.

Keen Cuisine: The Great Fructose Debate

By Susan Carnell Ph.D.

Is fructose a factor in liver disease and obesity?

Nature’s Bounty: A Nation in Ferment

By Daniel A. Marano

Fermentation long ago created most of the world’s favorite flavors. Chefs are now rediscovering the process. Is that pistachio miso on your plate?

Mind Your Body: The Shroom Shift

By Emily Laber-Warren

Can psychedelic drugs leave a permanent mark on our personalities?

Field Guide To The Stage Mom: The Pusher

By Hara Estroff Marano

She drags her kid to auditions and yells at her for needing a nap.

Snap Judgments: Politics at a Glance

By Matt Huston

We judge many traits instantly—if not always accurately..

Why We Cheer

By Matt Huston

The fuzzy logic of sports fans

The Upside of Dark Minds

By Matt Huston

Some killer traits can make the world a better place.

How to Spot a Sociopath

By M.E. Thomas

Characteristics of a sociopath