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Are Ideas Invented or Discovered?

As an idea takes shape, its creator transforms the very landscape of what might come into being. The key lies in distinguishing what could exist from what is likely to emerge.read more .

by: (Liane Gabora Ph.D.)

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A Little Gratitude Can Go a Long Way at Work

Feeling seen, valued, and appreciated can change how people experience their work. Here's why a little gratitude can go a long way and how we can put it into practice.read more .

by: (Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D.)

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Sometimes Violence Is Actually the Answer?

We want to avoid physical violence. But if we have no choice and have to protect ourselves, we must take the initiative. The best defense truly is a good offense.read more .

by: (E. Paul Zehr Ph.D.)

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More Than a Game: The Therapeutic Benefits of Golf

Young people, women, and people of color are taking up golf in record numbers, with many citing stress relief and social connection as motivators.read more .

by: (Carly Hunt Ph.D.)

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When Is the Best Time to Start Your Child's ADHD Meds?

Starting psychostimulant therapy for children with ADHD before age 8 may lead to better clinical outcomes.read more .

by: (Gary Wenk Ph.D.)

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Is AI Weakening Our Ability to Think for Ourselves?

Reliance on AI tends to produce patterns of cognitive off-loading, making us believe the machine is more correct than it is.read more .

by: (Michael Ungar Ph.D.)

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OCD in Men: The Disturbing Thoughts They're Afraid to Share

What if the thoughts you’re afraid to admit are really symptoms of OCD? In men, obsessing over sex, harm, or religion can go unrecognized for years. Here’s how treatment can help.read more .

by: (Loren Soeiro, Ph.D. ABPP)

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The Hidden Cost of the “Whatever it Takes” Culture

We praise organizations for building a winning culture, but too often that success is subsidized by the quiet exploitation of our most reliable talent.read more .

by: (Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D., and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D.)

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Three Tips to Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence

Your child learns what to do with their feelings by watching what you do with yours. Here are three things you can start doing now, even if no one ever did them for you.read more .

by: (Jonice Webb Ph.D.)

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Reality Becoming Too Much for You? Crack Open a Fantasy Book

Discover how fantasy books can offer a refreshing escape when you’re overwhelmed by reality, rather than just an avoidance of the real world.read more .

by: (Michele Leno Ph.D.)

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Accepting Our Animal Nature

Our animal nature is not something we should rise above, but something we should honor and express.read more .

by: (Steve Taylor Ph.D.)

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Netflix’s the New Stanford Prison Experiment

Does a 2026 reimagining via a reality television series on Netflix have anything new to add to the Stanford prison experiment conversation?read more .

by: (Azadeh Aalai Ph.D.)

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My Kid Has Another Group Project With Some Not-So-Great Kids

School group projects can be both a terrible frustration and a valuable learning opportunity when things do not go as planned. Here's how you can help your kid manage their worry.read more .

by: (Karen L Cassiday Ph.D.)

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Who Decides Whether Someone Is Mentally Capable of Voting?

Jeeves has power of attorney over his aunt’s affairs due to dementia. Jeeves wonders if he can help her vote by telling her the best candidates.read more .

by: (Allan E. Barsky PhD, MSW, JD)

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When Your Employer Collapses, What's Next for You?

You can be indispensable at work and still lose your job overnight. The collapse of Weil, a prestigious law firm, reveals six ways to protect your career, network, and future.read more .

by: (Ruth Gotian Ed.D., M.S.)

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Emotional Labor and the Triple Burden Facing Women of Color

Emotional labor is more than managing a household. For women of color, it also means navigating racism, carrying community responsibilities and managing others’ perceptions.read more .

by: (Regina F. Lark, Ph.D.)

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The Case for Kindness, Even When It is a Hard Call

Do you know how you benefit from acts of kindness?read more .

by: (John Ballard Ph.D.)

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Is Romantic Openness Overrated?

Profound romantic closeness is better understood as harmony than fusion. Intimacy thrives on openness, but not on total transparency.read more .

by: (Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D.)

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What Are Your Peak Experiences?

If you’ve ever thought old memories were useless aside from being fodder for a good story, reconsider that.  There are real some real gems, just waiting for you to polish them off.read more .

by: (Holly Parker, Ph.D.)

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The Science of Superstition

Do we steer fate and luck when we are superstitious 迷信?read more .

by: (Lybi Ma)

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