Can Drugs Make You Insane?
Q: Dear Iron Shrink,
Can drugs make you insane? My mom and dad say that they can but I think it’s just a scare tactic. – Michael, Dallas …
Do Psychologists Still Use Inkblot Tests
Q: I’m guessing that the psychology industry probably doesn’t even use inkblot tests anymore… but I’ve always wondered how they work. How does seeing a butterfly in a spot of ink give insight into one’s psyche? – Inkblotanonymous …
How Does Memory Work
Q: My wife and I disagree about memory. She says memories are stored just as they are stored in a computer, meaning that information is placed in some physical form and later retrieved. I say that memory is too slippery for that. If we store memories like a computer, why are memories so unreliable? But if they’re not stored like a computer, where do memories go and how do we retrieve them? Help us settle this once and for all! – James & Kathy, Topeka …
Do They Still Use Electroshock Therapy?
Q: Do they still use electroshock therapy? If so, why? Doesn’t it cause brain damage? – Sandy …