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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Did Abraham Lincoln Have a "Schizoid Manic Personality"?

Psychohistory uses psychological insights to analyze historical figures, but its reliability as an analytic technique remains questionable.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
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On Kissing and Other Perversions

Freud's theories, though controversial, provide significant insights into human sexuality that remain relevant today.
Understanding Freud's perspectives can enrich discussions, even among critics.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
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Psychoanalysis as a Scientific Discipline

Psychoanalysis must embrace scientific rigor for relevance.
Postmodernism risks isolating psychoanalysis by denying structure.
Integration with scientific psychiatry is essential for growth.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Did Abraham Lincoln Have a "Schizoid Manic Personality"?

Psychohistory uses psychological insights to analyze historical figures, but its reliability as an analytic technique remains questionable.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Psychology

On Kissing and Other Perversions

Freud's theories, though controversial, provide significant insights into human sexuality that remain relevant today.
Understanding Freud's perspectives can enrich discussions, even among critics.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Psychology

Psychoanalysis as a Scientific Discipline

Psychoanalysis must embrace scientific rigor for relevance.
Postmodernism risks isolating psychoanalysis by denying structure.
Integration with scientific psychiatry is essential for growth.
more#psychoanalysis
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The social, successful and the supernatural: what makes a politician charismatic?

Rizz, meaning charm or romantic appeal, is seldom mentioned in election campaigns, despite charisma's historical link to electoral success.
#mental-health
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Potential of ACT Therapy for Bullying Reduction

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows potential for reducing bullying in schools, emphasizing emotional resilience and mindfulness.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATH

A new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Therapy Through the Ages: From 2015 to 2035

Psychotherapy is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements and societal changes.
Future psychotherapy experiences may involve virtual reality and online sessions, fundamentally transforming treatment delivery.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Defensive Pessimism Complicates Managing Anxiety

Anxiety distorts perceptions, reinforcing negative beliefs and interpretations.
Stubbornness in beliefs complicates understanding of mental illness.
Anxiety can lead to a heightened sense of danger and skew perceptions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Loneliness and Narcissism: A Conundrum

Understanding the narcissist's isolated struggle requires time and a deeper psychological journey that expands personal knowledge.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Potential of ACT Therapy for Bullying Reduction

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows potential for reducing bullying in schools, emphasizing emotional resilience and mindfulness.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATH

A new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Therapy Through the Ages: From 2015 to 2035

Psychotherapy is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements and societal changes.
Future psychotherapy experiences may involve virtual reality and online sessions, fundamentally transforming treatment delivery.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Defensive Pessimism Complicates Managing Anxiety

Anxiety distorts perceptions, reinforcing negative beliefs and interpretations.
Stubbornness in beliefs complicates understanding of mental illness.
Anxiety can lead to a heightened sense of danger and skew perceptions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Loneliness and Narcissism: A Conundrum

Understanding the narcissist's isolated struggle requires time and a deeper psychological journey that expands personal knowledge.
more#mental-health
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fromNew York Post
1 week ago

This eerie body language habit could reveal a psychopathic personality

Psychopaths display unusual physical responses to emotional stimuli, revealing a deficit in normal emotional reactions.
#cognitive-processes
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language as Relating: Keys to Psychotherapeutic Practice

Relational frame theory reveals a profound commonality in therapeutic processes, emphasizing emotional and cognitive engagement over avoidance.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Your Brain Learns

Focus on cognitive processes over static IQ for individualized learning support.
Use PASS-informed assessments to identify and build on learner strengths.
Embed planning and attention training into everyday classroom activities.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language as Relating: Keys to Psychotherapeutic Practice

Relational frame theory reveals a profound commonality in therapeutic processes, emphasizing emotional and cognitive engagement over avoidance.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Your Brain Learns

Focus on cognitive processes over static IQ for individualized learning support.
Use PASS-informed assessments to identify and build on learner strengths.
Embed planning and attention training into everyday classroom activities.
more#cognitive-processes
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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It's less intimidating, less vulnerable': why cooking in company helps us to talk

Cooking fosters intimacy and enhances relationships, as demonstrated through shared experiences in the kitchen.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The sinister psychology at the heart of populism | Letters

Understanding group psychology is essential to counteract rightwing populism, as it reveals the motivations behind followers' support for demagogues.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
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Inside the Mind of Adolf Hitler

Shakespeare's portrayal of villainy in Othello parallels the psychological aspects of historical figures like Hitler, showcasing the destructive nature of envy and hatred.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm nearly 60, but my father's indifference towards me still stings

A parent's approval is profoundly important, impacting self-worth and emotional well-being throughout adulthood.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over and get a dog

Raising kind children involves role modeling and teaching empathy for positive relationships and well-being.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Elton John and Madonna have made up, but why do famous people publicly go to war?

Madonna and Elton John have reconciled, ending decades of public feuds and insults, suggesting a potential collaboration ahead.
#identity
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
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Becoming You: Ideas vs. Experiences

Ideas shape our identity and psychological life, demanding scrutiny for true understanding and experience.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
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Becoming You: Ideas vs. Experiences

Ideas shape our identity and psychological life, demanding scrutiny for true understanding and experience.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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The big idea: should you dump your toxic friend?

Friendships can evolve into complicated and painful relationships warranting deep reflection and courage to end them.
#meaning-of-life
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Reading Can Contribute to a Psychologically Richer Life

Psychological richness involves diverse experiences beyond happiness and meaning, leading to a fulfilling life with valuable memories.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more

The quest for meaning can serve as a powerful exploration of personal purpose.
Responses from diverse individuals during a personal quest can provide unexpected inspiration.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Reading Can Contribute to a Psychologically Richer Life

Psychological richness involves diverse experiences beyond happiness and meaning, leading to a fulfilling life with valuable memories.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more

The quest for meaning can serve as a powerful exploration of personal purpose.
Responses from diverse individuals during a personal quest can provide unexpected inspiration.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Ban on unregulated experts in family courts proposed for England and Wales

Unregulated experts could face bans from family courts in England and Wales under new proposals amidst rising concerns about their qualifications.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?

Overwintering in Antarctica poses extreme psychological challenges, highlighted by recent crises at the Sanae IV research station.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86

James Reason's exploration of human error was inspired by a kitchen mishap involving cat food in a teapot.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Helpful Concepts for Dream Interpretation

Dreams unveil the unconscious through symbolic representation, offering profound insights into our lives, perspectives, and future directions.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Serial Killing as an Imprinted and Fixed Action Pattern

Serial killers' behaviors are influenced by early experiences that trigger compulsive patterns through symbolic releasers.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do Most Humans Have Positive Feelings for Dogs?

Dogs are the first domesticated animals and are genetically favored by many people.
Cultural and historical factors shape human attitudes toward dogs.
Genetics play a significant role in feelings toward dogs.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Carl Jung's Hand-Drawn, Rarely-Seen Manuscript The Red Book

Carl Jung's influence on modern psychology extends beyond Freud, especially through concepts like individuation and introversion/extroversion.
#motivation
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Motivation

Motivation can be influenced by taking small actions.
Connecting goals to personal reasons strengthens motivation.
Failure can be a valuable learning experience.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Motivation

Motivation can be influenced by taking small actions.
Connecting goals to personal reasons strengthens motivation.
Failure can be a valuable learning experience.
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#neuroscience
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover how to unlock telepathic abilities in all human

Scientists have found a way to unlock telepathic abilities in humans by disabling a brain suppressor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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The Big Idea: how do our brains know what's real?

Hallucinations, often seen as signs of insanity, are surprisingly common among those not diagnosed with mental illness.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover how to unlock telepathic abilities in all human

Scientists have found a way to unlock telepathic abilities in humans by disabling a brain suppressor.
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#aggression
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Understanding Online Aggression

Aggression often stems from frustrations that threaten self-esteem or significance.
Narcissism is linked to increased online aggression among individuals.
There are constructive alternatives to restoring one's sense of significance that do not rely on aggression.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Understanding Online Aggression

Aggression often stems from frustrations that threaten self-esteem or significance.
Narcissism is linked to increased online aggression among individuals.
There are constructive alternatives to restoring one's sense of significance that do not rely on aggression.
more#aggression
#human-behavior
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sex 20 times a week? New study identifies four types of romantic lover

The study categorizes romantic love into four distinct types based on sexual frequency and emotional differences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Amplified Symbolic Releasers (ASRs) drive automatic human behaviors, intensifying beliefs and actions, leading to both constructive and destructive outcomes.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sex 20 times a week? New study identifies four types of romantic lover

The study categorizes romantic love into four distinct types based on sexual frequency and emotional differences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Amplified Symbolic Releasers (ASRs) drive automatic human behaviors, intensifying beliefs and actions, leading to both constructive and destructive outcomes.
more#human-behavior
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When World Events Invade Our Dreams

Dreams can reveal personal and cultural complexes, reflecting individual and societal issues.
Cultural complexes shape collective emotional responses and impact perceptions in society.
#cognitive-psychology
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Do People Believe Things That Aren't True?

False beliefs arise from human nature, not necessarily from a lack of intelligence or knowledge.
Mistrust and motivated reasoning significantly contribute to the maintenance of false beliefs.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Many People Avoid Studying Properly

Self-explanation is a highly effective strategy for learning complex material, yet not widely adopted due to misconceptions about its difficulty.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Do People Believe Things That Aren't True?

False beliefs arise from human nature, not necessarily from a lack of intelligence or knowledge.
Mistrust and motivated reasoning significantly contribute to the maintenance of false beliefs.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Many People Avoid Studying Properly

Self-explanation is a highly effective strategy for learning complex material, yet not widely adopted due to misconceptions about its difficulty.
more#cognitive-psychology
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I became absorbed in strangers' fertility journeys online

Social media fosters deep connections with strangers through personal sharing, particularly in fertility and pregnancy experiences.
Psychology
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

People Lie. Even When They Think They're Telling the Truth | HackerNoon

Cognitive distortions are mental traps affecting decision-making in both personal and professional life.
Psychology
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Narcissists feel more excluded and experience 'social pain,' scientists say

Narcissists feel excluded more often than peers, experiencing painful social dynamics that perpetuate their narcissistic behaviors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment Comes Home

Milgram's findings revealed a universal human vulnerability to obey harmful authority figures.
Resistance to authority entails personal responsibility, skepticism, and empathy.
Psychology
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Psychic spies, Scientology and the CIA: Uncovering California's secret mind wars

Project Stargate sought to test the feasibility of using psychic abilities for military espionage during the Cold War.
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