Disappearing Shrink
It has been a quite a while since I’ve posted anything of substance, but it hasn’t been for naught. There have been big changes in my professional world. For one thing, I renovated the office. Here’s the new digs: …
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Random Links: Junk Food, Doggie Kisses, and the Big Five
It’s a new feature on the website! I’m calling it Link of the Week – even though it contains multiple links. Also, I’ll update it whenever I get an itch, not weekly. I should probably rethink the name. Join me on Facebook if you want to catch all the updates. Here are a few things that have caught my eye recently: …
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How to Build a Healthy Relationship Without Good Role Models
Q: How do you create a healthy marriage when you have never seen one and don’t know how it is supposed to work? – Karen …
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Why Are Humans Smarter Than We Need To Be?
Q: Why did mankind develop such high intelligence? I mean, it’s not as if less intelligent creatures are having trouble sustaining their respective species. So why do we have this brilliant feature to begin with? – Yousaf Bajwa …
Why Am I a Night Owl?
Q: Can you explain why, when I have no external forces determining my schedule, I tend to gravitate naturally toward a nocturnal state? -Marty …
The Power of Pessimism
The mind seems to be wired for negative thoughts. Common wisdom says that pessimism is a problem. The anti-pessimists warn us: “don’t think like that or you’ll doom yourself to failure!” But common wisdom can be wrong, and pessimism can be helpful – if it is done correctly. So cinch up your belt and suspenders, and let’s find the positive side of negative thinking! …
How Can I Embrace Monogamy While My Genes Crave Polygamy?
Q: Nature pushes polygamy. Culture pushes monogamy. How does someone deal with polygamous urges in a monogamous country in a healthy manner? -Kei …
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Can I Really Become Addicted to the Internet?
Q: Can I really get addicted to the Internet? How is that possible? Do I need to mainline my Internet cable? And can you tell me how to do that? -A.J.
Q: Is it just me, or have you also noticed everyone seems to have an addiction of some sort? Or are my acquaintances of questionable mental health? -Spike …
Can children have bipolar disorder?
Q: Can children have bipolar disorder? If so, how are they diagnosed? –Lynn …
Are Global Warming Proponents Suffering From Mass Delusion?
Q: How do you account for what seems to be a worldwide mass delusion regarding the belief in something like “global warming” despite the existence of opposing scientific views and data? –Shar Z. …
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