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Cognition

Outside the Forensic Box: Science, Language, and Thought

By Matthew J. Sharps Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in The Forensic View

Scientific interpretations can be biased by prior beliefs, but the way in which information is presented can reduce these effects.

Scientific interpretations can be biased by prior beliefs, but the way in which information is presented can reduce these effects.

Relationships

5 Ways Your Ancestral Past Is Messing with Your Love Life

By Andrew G. Thomas Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Wealth Feng Shui Company Office Tabletop Ornaments Flowing Water

Mating in the modern day is very different to the experience of our ancestors, with consequences for our ability to find love.

Mating in the modern day is very different to the experience of our ancestors, with consequences for our ability to find love.

Relationships

When Being Married Is No Longer Fun

By David Ludden Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Talking Apes

A decline in relationship satisfaction is inevitable in almost all marriages, but successful couples learn how to find opportunities for positive interactions.

A decline in relationship satisfaction is inevitable in almost all marriages, but successful couples learn how to find opportunities for positive interactions.

Autism

Should Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Be Taught Social Skills?

By Stephen Camarata Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in The Intuitive Parent

Children with disabilities have basic rights that must always be respected including opportunities to participate in society and to receive an education.

Children with disabilities have basic rights that must always be respected including opportunities to participate in society and to receive an education.

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Happiness

The Fantasy Connection We Keep With Our Parents

By Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Compassion Matters

As adults, we continue to punish and soothe ourselves in the same ways our parents did. These patterns can have a negative effect.

As adults, we continue to punish and soothe ourselves in the same ways our parents did. These patterns can have a negative effect.

Trauma

Accidents Happen: What to Do After a Traumatic Brain Injury

By Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D. on November 19, 2021 in The Resilient Brain

If you were involved in an accident or incident that caused a traumatic brain injury including a concussion, would you know what to do?

If you were involved in an accident or incident that caused a traumatic brain injury including a concussion, would you know what to do?

Animal Behavior

Enriching the Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Lives of Cats

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Animal Emotions

Companion cats aren't necessarily less social than domesticated dogs, and these remarkable felines also need a lot of love, attention, care, and stimulating social engagements.

Companion cats aren't necessarily less social than domesticated dogs, and these remarkable felines also need a lot of love, attention, care, and stimulating social engagements.

Resilience

Being More Resilient in the Face of Constructive Criticism

By Carla Shuman Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in From Trial to Triumph

Do you struggle with receiving constructive criticism? Try these tactics to manage your emotional response.

Do you struggle with receiving constructive criticism? Try these tactics to manage your emotional response.

Self-Help

Are You Struggling to Make the Changes You Want?

By Sarah Gingell Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in What Works and Why?

Stuckness suggests a conflict in our mental "management committee." Identifying and restructuring the roles played by conflicting wants and fears helps us move forward.

Stuckness suggests a conflict in our mental "management committee." Identifying and restructuring the roles played by conflicting wants and fears helps us move forward.

Adoption

4 Things to Know During National Adoption Month

By Chris Prange-Morgan M.A., MSW on November 19, 2021 in Full Catastrophe Parenting

Those who casually say, "I'll just adopt" may not know these key truths about adoption.

Those who casually say, "I'll just adopt" may not know these key truths about adoption.

Education

5 Informational Sources that Require Critical Thinking

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Thoughts on Thinking

Information can come from a variety of sources, but the strengths, weaknesses and credibility of each needs consideration if they are to form the basis of your decision-making.

Information can come from a variety of sources, but the strengths, weaknesses and credibility of each needs consideration if they are to form the basis of your decision-making.

Psychiatry

Psychiatric Illnesses and COVID-19-Associated Mortality

By Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Demystifying Psychiatry

Psychotic disorders and mood disorders are associated with an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, new research finds; anxiety disorders are not.

Psychotic disorders and mood disorders are associated with an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, new research finds; anxiety disorders are not.

Aging

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By Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Boomers 3.0

Age discrimination within corporate America is perhaps the worst-kept secret there is in the world of business.

Age discrimination within corporate America is perhaps the worst-kept secret there is in the world of business.

Race and Ethnicity

Addressing the Racism in Yorkshire County Cricket Club

By Peter Sear Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Empathic Minds

Will the club recover from racism accusations?

Will the club recover from racism accusations?

Child Development

Why Are "Why Questions" Important for Children?

By Natalia Kucirkova Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Just For You

In well-designed and high-quality stories, artificial intelligence and abstract thinking are not rivals.

In well-designed and high-quality stories, artificial intelligence and abstract thinking are not rivals.

Politics

Sex and Politics on Campus

By Pamela B. Paresky Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Happiness and the Pursuit of Leadership

Viewpoint diversity may be endangered on our college campuses but sexual diversity is thriving.

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Viewpoint diversity may be endangered on our college campuses but sexual diversity is thriving.

Cognition

The Faulty Heuristics of Holocaust Denial

By Travis Langley Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Beyond Heroes and Villains

Mental shortcuts may mislead Holocaust doubters and deniers. The availability heuristic could cause some to overlook evidence of deaths by overgeneralizing survival accounts.

Mental shortcuts may mislead Holocaust doubters and deniers. The availability heuristic could cause some to overlook evidence of deaths by overgeneralizing survival accounts.

Sleep

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By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on November 19, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

It’s not surprising that the combination of schedule changes, increased screen time, and elevated levels of stress and anxiety would disrupt our sleep.

It’s not surprising that the combination of schedule changes, increased screen time, and elevated levels of stress and anxiety would disrupt our sleep.

How to Bounce Back

Recovering from a Setback

Change Your Brain

Developing Stress Resilience

Fall Down, Get Up

Creativity

How a New Mindset Can Dramatically Improve Your Creativity

By Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. on November 19, 2021 in Creative Insights

What you believe about the creative process often determines how creative you are. Change your mindset, and you can ignite your creativity.

What you believe about the creative process often determines how creative you are. Change your mindset, and you can ignite your creativity.

Anxiety

Why Do My Kids Trigger Me?

By Liz Matheis Ph.D. on November 19, 2021 in Special Matters

Many people struggle with trying to be a good parent. These suggestions can help.

Many people struggle with trying to be a good parent. These suggestions can help.

Addiction

The Most Important Skill Kids Need

By Nir Eyal on November 19, 2021 in Automatic You

Technology is becoming more pervasive and persuasive. It’s their responsibility — as well as their right — to use their time wisely.

Technology is becoming more pervasive and persuasive. It’s their responsibility — as well as their right — to use their time wisely.

Intelligence

The BCI System MoveAgain Wins FDA Breakthrough Device Status

By Cami Rosso on November 19, 2021 in The Future Brain

Blackrock Neurotech’s MoveAgain Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) System was granted FDA Breakthrough Device designation.

Blackrock Neurotech’s MoveAgain Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) System was granted FDA Breakthrough Device designation.

Personality

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By Anthony D. Smith LMHC on November 18, 2021 in Up and Running

Effective clinical encounters with personality disorders require special considerations. Dr. Joseph Shannon, a 40-year veteran of personality disorder work, shares five essentials.

Effective clinical encounters with personality disorders require special considerations. Dr. Joseph Shannon, a 40-year veteran of personality disorder work, shares five essentials.

Cognition

An Open Letter to Doctors

By Greg O'Brien on November 18, 2021 in On Pluto

“When your heart speaks, take good notes.”

“When your heart speaks, take good notes.”

Health

Managing the Gratitude Imperative

By Jennifer Kilkus Ph.D., ABPP on November 18, 2021 in Navigating Cancer

Feeling pressure to be grateful? Try these tips for navigating emotions during tough times.

Feeling pressure to be grateful? Try these tips for navigating emotions during tough times.

Relationships

Frank Bello and the Powerful Invisibility of Abandonment

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in Brick by Brick

Frank Bello of Anthrax shares how music helped and continues to help him cope with being abandoned by his father as a child.

Frank Bello of Anthrax shares how music helped and continues to help him cope with being abandoned by his father as a child.

Stress

Travel Meaningfully and Safely

By Vernita Perkins, PhD and Leonard A. Jason, PhD on November 18, 2021 in MSI GTX960/970/950 R9 390X/390/380 GAMING Dual Fan PLD10010S12HH

Dreading or excited about holiday travel? Several points and tips to enhance your psychological well-being.

Dreading or excited about holiday travel? Several points and tips to enhance your psychological well-being.

Health

What to Do When Someone You Love Is in the Emergency Room

By Gina Barreca Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

He flatlined, but no alarm sounded. Because I wouldn’t let myself leave him, I stood at the door, yelling, “My husband is dying!"

He flatlined, but no alarm sounded. Because I wouldn’t let myself leave him, I stood at the door, yelling, “My husband is dying!"

Resilience

Finding Something to Be Thankful For

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in Emotional Fitness

Thanksgiving is a good time to try to move past grudges and open ourselves up to the love of those around us.

Thanksgiving is a good time to try to move past grudges and open ourselves up to the love of those around us.

Anger

How Fear of Anger Can Hurt You

By Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in Frazzlebrain

Anger in close relationships is difficult to navigate. You can learn how to let anger help your relationships grow closer with a deeper understanding and intimacy.

Anger in close relationships is difficult to navigate. You can learn how to let anger help your relationships grow closer with a deeper understanding and intimacy.

Relationships

Thanksgiving Feelings of Abandonment

By Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on November 18, 2021 in Emotion as Information

Thanksgiving brings up many emotions. A few tools and techniques enable us to shift to calmer and more centered states of being.

Thanksgiving brings up many emotions. A few tools and techniques enable us to shift to calmer and more centered states of being.

Intelligence

5 Factors Undermining Achievement in Gifted Boys

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, FAPA on November 18, 2021 in ExperiMentations

Narrative-based research unearths the experiences of struggling students and suggests what needs to change.

Narrative-based research unearths the experiences of struggling students and suggests what needs to change.

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