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Psychology For A Better World - Book Review
This book will engage anyone who believes in making a better world where both humans and other ecological systems can flourish.
Nov 29, 2011 - Suzan Phillips
Beautiful People Are More Economically Successful
Good-looking people enjoy many economic advantages, while those who are considered less attractive often encounter discrimination.
Nov 18, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz
Co-Sleeping: Is it Safe for Parents and Infants to Share a Bed
This article discusses the pros and cons of co-sleeping, Milwaukee's campaign to prevent the practice and recommendations from the Academy of Pediatrics.
Nov 18, 2011 - Natalie Frank
Spiritualism & Harriett Beecher Stowes Attempt to Cope with Loss
Harriett Beecher Stowe was a strong believer & participant in the Spiritualist Movement, due to its female leadership and her focus on the children she lost
Nov 14, 2011 - Natalie Frank
The Psychological Dimensions of Corporate Behavior
The article is about the psychology that motivates business managers to make important financial decisions in the corporate world.
Oct 25, 2011 - William Cook
Psychological Effects of Alien Abduction Victims
Alien abductees report similar incidents, have no memory of the event and are usually aware of a time lapse. Many will have Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
Oct 17, 2011 - Jill Stefko
A Ghost in Connecticut: Psychology Fails to Explain Paranormal
While Abigail Pettibone may have died hundreds of years ago, many who have dined at the tavern bearing her name have reported her ghost still resides there.
Oct 10, 2011 - Natalie Frank
Are We Becoming Overly Dependent on Social Media Networks?
Discusses a recent social media blackout at a University and the reactions of faculty and students during, and at several points after it was implemented.
Oct 3, 2011 - Natalie Frank
Alternate Hypotheses to So-Called Alien Abductions
Although believers in UFOs and alien abduction truly think they are being taken by alien beings, there are some psychological and physical explanations.
Sep 20, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson
What is Emotional Intelligence?
There is something other than the measurement of raw cognitive intelligence and IQ tests that can explain success
Sep 15, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha
The Role of Fantasy in Our Lives
Fantasy plays a huge role in many lives but do we truly understand its benefits and pitfalls? There is more to it than you imagine.
Sep 14, 2011 - James Gibson
Why Some People do Better on Psychic Tests than Others
Science has shown that psychic abilities can be learned and developed. Find out why some people tend to be more psychic than others.
Sep 11, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson
Jewish View on Animals as Models for Improving Personality Traits
Jewish Sources explain how animals were provided with characteristics that humans are meant to learn from to improve ourselves and how we treat others.
Sep 10, 2011 - Natalie Frank
The Study of Parapsychology: A Branch of Psychology
There are many branches of psychology. Parapsychology research takes an alternate approach to certain mind related events.
Aug 30, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson
You Know Something is Bad but You Do It Anyway
Eva Mendes too sexy. Obsessions with Breton tops. What is normal? A discussion of norms and values.
Aug 14, 2011 - James Gibson
Obesity and Mental Health: A Complex Relationship
Obesity continues to be a serious physical and mental health risk in the U.S. and many westernized countries. While mental health issues may be ignored due
Aug 13, 2011 - Natalie Frank
The Dangers of Controlling Personalities in Life
There are many people in the world who try and control others by the way they treat them. This includes manipulation, harassment and discrimination.
Jul 31, 2011 - Debbie Roome
The Increase in Narcissism in College Students
Narcissism has been increasing since the 1970's yet the increase in college students since 2002 has been drastic and could have serious consequences.
Jul 26, 2011 - Natalie Frank
The Great British Love and Tolerance of the Eccentric
Eccentrics are 'off centre' or 'beyond the norms' of others. They can be thought crazy, are unafraid to be different and add to the colour of British life.
Jul 20, 2011 - David Porter
Size Does Matter As People Demand Life's Very Best Superlatives
Super-scaling has become the era's hallmark: 'super' tankers, bugs and drugs, disasters, wealth, numbers. What'll future social historians make of it all?
Jul 13, 2011 - David Porter
Fugue States & Stress : Running from the Economy?
Fugue involves sudden, unexpected flight, with amnesia for prior events and the assumption of a partial or complete new identify to cope with extreme stress
Jul 4, 2011 - Natalie Frank
Conformity Studies by Solomon Asch
In society it can be difficult to follow through on an action due to environmental pressures. Asch's simple experiment proves this theory.
Jun 3, 2011 - Chris Thomas
New Mind Technologies for Boosting Brain Power
Welcome to the brave new world of mind technologies -- a line of non-invasive and seemingly effective tools for boosting brain power.
May 31, 2011 - Mary Desaulniers
Why Are Bad Boys So Attractive to Women? Psych Has the Answer
Research from UBC's Psychology Department reveals what attracts women to bad boys - and it's not his smile! Here's what makes men - and women - attractive.
May 26, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
How to Read a Person's Body Gestures Accurately
Learning how to read body gestures can help you know when people are being honest or lying and if they are really interested in something you have to offer.
Mar 5, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz
How to Read a Person's Facial Expressions Accurately
Being able to read and interpret facial expressions can provide you with a definite edge in business, social interactions, and love.
Mar 4, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz
The Importance of Reading and Interpreting Body Language
Learning how to read and interpret body language can help you succeed in your career, in your everyday dealings with other people, and in your love life.
Mar 4, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz
What are the Executive Skills?
An overview of the 11 recognized executive skills, as described by Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare, with real-world examples.
Mar 1, 2011 - Amelia Ramstead
Job Burnout - 4 Signs of Exhaustion at Work and Home
Recognizing the signs of job burnout is the first and best way to prevent it from getting worse! Here are four signs of exhaustion at work and home.
Feb 28, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
Healthy Relationships: Emotional Maturity and Communication
What are the signs of emotional maturity, and why is it important? Successful relationships require honesty, good communication and expressing feelings.
Feb 23, 2011 - Angela Schnaubelt


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