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- PublicWhat advantages could group therapy have over one-on-one sessions?
Power in numbers »Research is pinpointing the factors that make group therapy successful. For example, the most effective groups have a common identity and a sense of shared purpose.
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- PublicWhat motivates a voter to choose a candidate and head to the polls – or not?
Why do we vote? »For those inclined to worry about the American civic fabric, election day offers plenty of opportunity. Even in our most high-stakes elections, barely half of those with the right to vote exercise it....
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- PublicMany people affected by Sandy are waiting for power to return and are feeling restless.
What are your coping strategies for cabin fever?
What are your coping strategies for cabin fever?
Managing the Distressful Wait After Superstorm Sandy | Your Mind Your Body »Guest post by Dr. Raymond Hanbury, a clinical psychologist in New Jersey Before Hurricane Sandy, we talked about preparing. Since it hit, the talk has
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- PublicWhy does embarrassment make many feel so uncomfortable?
Oh no you didn't! »Embarrassment acts as a social glue that can strengthen our relationships, but it also has a dark side, research finds.
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- PublicWhat jobs are most suited to perfectionists?
Perfectionist Genes? »Where does perfectionism come from? Experts have long blamed parents who overemphasized achievement or made their love conditional on meeting certain goals. But recent research suggests that the genes...
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Rafael Araiza
What an interesting theory posited by the MSU study. I recognize perfectionism to run in families I know. The study certainly raises some interesting issues; eng., pedadogy to teach persons so affected without damaging their psychological well being.
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- PublicWhat might influence a substance abuse counselor’s decision to allow a client to have an occasional drink now and then as a treatment outcome goal?
Study: Alcohol, Drug Abuse Counselors Don't Always Require Total Abstinence »Compared to a survey conducted nearly 20 years ago, about twice the proportion of addiction counselors now find it acceptable for at least some of their patients to have a drink occasionally – either ...
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- PublicHow does the outcome of an event or decision change what we thought we knew?
He Won the Election? I Knew It All Along »In what psychologists call hindsight bias, many people will swear they predicted the results of events like next week’s election, even if they did not.
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- PublicHere are some tips for managing stress caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Why do people often respond differently to traumatic events?
Why do people often respond differently to traumatic events?
Managing traumatic stress: Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events »Understanding the emotions and normal responses that follow a disaster or other traumatic event can help you cope with your feelings, thoughts and behaviors — and can help you on the path to recovery....
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- PublicHow does having similar goals make couples more compatible?
Going my way? Commuting in same direction linked to marital bliss »The classic line “Going my way?” may suggest a carefree and uncommitted lifestyle, but for couples at least, commuting to work in the same direction may be one of the factors that paves the way to ma...
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- PublicWhat personality traits or characteristics help the most when it comes to getting through grad school?
What predicts grad school success? »Intelligence, emotional intelligence, curiosity and conscientiousness may be keys to getting your degree.
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