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Cognition

Evidence That Colors Are Emotions, Not the Properties of Light

By Robert Lanza M.D. on September 13, 2021 in Biocentrism

Understanding colors is the first required step to understanding the true nature of things.

Understanding colors is the first required step to understanding the true nature of things.

Cognition

How We Extract Meaning From Language

By Max Louwerse Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Keeping Those Words in Mind

How are humans so good at learning and understanding language? Among the various explanations, one tends to be ignored: the language system itself.

How are humans so good at learning and understanding language? Among the various explanations, one tends to be ignored: the language system itself.

Relationships

Are You More Attractive When You're Nervous?

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

Most people tend to worry about displaying anxiety, especially when meeting someone new and interesting. But appearing nervous may have a surprising benefit, research finds.

Most people tend to worry about displaying anxiety, especially when meeting someone new and interesting. But appearing nervous may have a surprising benefit, research finds.

Health

Disease Patterns: New Course Corrections

By Robert C. Barkman, Ph.D. on September 12, 2021 in A Singular Perspective

How did past pandemics end? Answer: The viruses didn’t go away.

How did past pandemics end? Answer: The viruses didn’t go away.

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Resilience

In Defense of Trying: Why Failure Is Valuable

By Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Shrink Mindset

Think you have to commit to a task for it to be worthwhile? The opposite may be better for your personal growth.

Think you have to commit to a task for it to be worthwhile? The opposite may be better for your personal growth.

Health

Your Metabolism Doesn't Change Before 60

By Temma Ehrenfeld on September 13, 2021 in Open Gently

Your metabolism doesn't slow down until after age 60. So what does it mean if you experience weight gain in your 40s or 50s?

Your metabolism doesn't slow down until after age 60. So what does it mean if you experience weight gain in your 40s or 50s?

Philosophy

How to Live With Less Regret

By John T. Maier Ph.D., MSW on September 13, 2021 in Philosophy and Therapy

Regret is inevitable. But research into the psychology of regret helps us understand the reasons behind regret, and how we can learn to feel less of it.

Regret is inevitable. But research into the psychology of regret helps us understand the reasons behind regret, and how we can learn to feel less of it.

Anxiety

Perfectionism—the Ultimate Victim Role

By David Hanscom MD on September 13, 2021 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

Choosing "perfect" as your standard places you permanently into an angry, agitated state.

Choosing "perfect" as your standard places you permanently into an angry, agitated state.

Extroversion

Acting Like an Extrovert Can Make You Happier

By Art Markman Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Ulterior Motives

Studies have suggested that extroverts are happier overall than introverts. It is hard to know whether this reflects a causal link between extroversion and happiness.

Studies have suggested that extroverts are happier overall than introverts. It is hard to know whether this reflects a causal link between extroversion and happiness.

Anxiety

Health Anxiety: "Is My Cough A Sign of Lung Cancer?"

By Marwa Azab Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life

Patients with pathological health anxiety misinterpret bodily symptoms as serious illnesses. They repeatedly seek reassurance from medical professionals—and the disorder can escalate.

Patients with pathological health anxiety misinterpret bodily symptoms as serious illnesses. They repeatedly seek reassurance from medical professionals—and the disorder can escalate.

Politics

Send in the Clowns (and the Artists, Singers, Poets, Etc.)

By David P. Barash Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Pura Vida

When it comes to arousing the public to the threats we all face, science and appeal to rationality alone just isn't enough. We need those who speak to human passions.

When it comes to arousing the public to the threats we all face, science and appeal to rationality alone just isn't enough. We need those who speak to human passions.

Media

Video Games and Masculinity

By Live Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 on September 13, 2021 in Checkpoints

A new report argues that sexualization and violence in video games are harming players—particularly boys. But is the evidence on their side?

A new report argues that sexualization and violence in video games are harming players—particularly boys. But is the evidence on their side?

Diet

Are You "Too Lazy" to Exercise?

By Edward Abramson Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in It's Not Just Baby Fat!

Laziness may not be why you hate to exercise. Childhood experiences could decrease your enjoyment of physical activity.

Laziness may not be why you hate to exercise. Childhood experiences could decrease your enjoyment of physical activity.

Anger

James Gandolfini Teaches Us About the Psychology of Fury

By Matt Johnson Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Craghoppers Men's Mayman II Parka Coat Jacket

What can the late, great James Gandolfini teach us about how to be angry?

What can the late, great James Gandolfini teach us about how to be angry?

Philosophy

How Climate Change Threatens Meaning in Life

By Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Life, Death, and the Self

Some philosophical thought experiments help us to see that the way we typically think about the threat posed by climate change is too narrow.

Some philosophical thought experiments help us to see that the way we typically think about the threat posed by climate change is too narrow.

Philosophy

Free Will Versus Determinism Is the Wrong Question

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on September 13, 2021 in Ambigamy

The free will debate goes around in circles because it ignores explaining what will really is, starting with the "struggle for existence," which Darwin assumed and didn't explain.

The free will debate goes around in circles because it ignores explaining what will really is, starting with the "struggle for existence," which Darwin assumed and didn't explain.

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Brain-Body Approaches to Reduce Dementia Risk

By LETAU 100% Blackout Vertical Window Shades, 3inch Slat Fabric Th on September 13, 2021 in Explorations of the Mind

Only by recognizing the many pathways that connect the brain to the rest of the body are we going to make progress in treating age-related dementia and Alzheimer's.

Only by recognizing the many pathways that connect the brain to the rest of the body are we going to make progress in treating age-related dementia and Alzheimer's.

Work

Signs It Might Be Time to Change Jobs

By Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Your Awesome Career

Lots of people seem to be rethinking their careers right now. How do you know if you should stay or if you should go?

Lots of people seem to be rethinking their careers right now. How do you know if you should stay or if you should go?

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Relationships

Start Setting Boundaries With Confidence

By Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on September 13, 2021 in Modern Sex

Compromising our boundaries is one of the most disempowering, self-defeating things we can do. So why do we do it?

Compromising our boundaries is one of the most disempowering, self-defeating things we can do. So why do we do it?

Relationships

It's Not You, It's Me: Ending a Relationship

By Isadora Alman MFT, CST on September 13, 2021 in Sex & Sociability

Ending a relationship requires reasons. They need not be bluntly truthful if the blunt truth will cause unnecessary hurt.

Ending a relationship requires reasons. They need not be bluntly truthful if the blunt truth will cause unnecessary hurt.

Addiction

What About Me? Why Partners of Those with Substance Use Disorder Need Healing

By Sarah A. Benton MS, LMHC, LPC, AADC on September 13, 2021 in The High-Functioning Alcoholic

So often, books and treatment are focused on the partner with the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) while spouses receive significantly less support but are equally in distress.

So often, books and treatment are focused on the partner with the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) while spouses receive significantly less support but are equally in distress.

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ADHD

ADHD And Me: Look, Squirrel!

By Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on September 13, 2021 in The Venn Diagram Life

Are you running on empty in an attempt to avoid an ADHD diagnosis? Here's how to figure out the answer.

Are you running on empty in an attempt to avoid an ADHD diagnosis? Here's how to figure out the answer.

Addiction

How to Choose the Real and Now Over the Online Cravings

By Anthony Silard Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in The Art of Living Free

Make an effort to slow down and schedule times at which you will go online.

Make an effort to slow down and schedule times at which you will go online.

Anxiety

Back to School: Can Social Media Be Used to Ease Anxiety?

By Michael L. Birnbaum M.D. on September 13, 2021 in The Health of Our Youth

One day, mental health professionals and school support staff may be able to use social media to help identify, diagnose, and treat mental illness.

One day, mental health professionals and school support staff may be able to use social media to help identify, diagnose, and treat mental illness.

Online Therapy

Teletherapy Versus In-Person: Subjective Views and Verdicts

By Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on September 13, 2021 in The Pacific Heart

Eighteen months into the pandemic, what have we learned about teletherapy versus in-person therapy?

Eighteen months into the pandemic, what have we learned about teletherapy versus in-person therapy?

Happiness

You Are Not Alone

By Scott Haas Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Shrink in the Kitchen

Why feel alone in the world? Why fear the worst in ourselves?

Why feel alone in the world? Why fear the worst in ourselves?

Psychopharmacology

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By Wallace B. Mendelson M.D. on September 13, 2021 in Psychiatry, a History

The rise of Naziism before World War II led to an exodus of German and Eastern European physicians and scientists who played a key role in developing modern psychopharmacology.

The rise of Naziism before World War II led to an exodus of German and Eastern European physicians and scientists who played a key role in developing modern psychopharmacology.

Ethics and Morality

Scrutinizing an Influential Study of Dishonesty

By Christian B. Miller Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Questions of Character

Was data manipulated in research on dishonesty?

Was data manipulated in research on dishonesty?

Anxiety

Do You Need Faith to Be Free from Fear of Death?

By Caroline Leavitt on September 13, 2021 in Runs in the Family

Is a fear of death darkening your love of life? Maybe it's time to embrace some mystery.

Is a fear of death darkening your love of life? Maybe it's time to embrace some mystery.

Psychiatry

Hallucinations in Humans and Mice

By Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Demystifying Psychiatry

Investigators recently developed parallel methods to study hallucination-like perceptions in humans and in mice.

Investigators recently developed parallel methods to study hallucination-like perceptions in humans and in mice.

Education

From Super-Mom to Super-Educator

By Jenny Grant Rankin Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Much More Than Common Core

Here are some lessons parents can apply to helping students in the classroom.

Here are some lessons parents can apply to helping students in the classroom.

Happiness

Breaking the Cycle of Hurt

By Robert Puff Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in Meditation for Modern Life

There are two things that we can do to let go of pain: first, we must take the time to heal, and second, we must not pass this pain onto somebody else.

There are two things that we can do to let go of pain: first, we must take the time to heal, and second, we must not pass this pain onto somebody else.

Intelligence

Making Sense of Emotion

By Frank J. Ninivaggi M.D., DLF-A.P.A. on September 13, 2021 in Envy This!

The "Making Sense of Emotion" theory views emotional intelligence as "emotional literacy." This emotional knowing is a four-step learnable process. It expands emotional intelligence.

The "Making Sense of Emotion" theory views emotional intelligence as "emotional literacy." This emotional knowing is a four-step learnable process. It expands emotional intelligence.

Therapy

How Drunk Driving Can Be Prevented

By James F. Zender Ph.D. on September 13, 2021 in The New Normal

Commentary: Initiatives to address impaired driving could reduce the risk of car crashes.

Commentary: Initiatives to address impaired driving could reduce the risk of car crashes.

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