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Critical Thinking

Some of the most popular self help books such as the Power of Positive Thinking and A Course in Miracles...

Self Help books: why are there so many out there? How do you choose? Can they cure depression? Help you...

Cognitive Dissonance - one of the most established and respected theories in psychology - is under attack. An economist -...

Biopsychology

Dr. Ginger Campbell hosts an excellent podcast which I highly recommend. It's called the Brain Science podcast. In episode 33...

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Kenneth Steele of Appalachian State University on his research on the...

The Mozart Effect – almost everyone has heard about it, but is there really anything to it? Can the Mozart...

Social Psychology

Do you really know what you want in a romantic partner? The answer is....no. How often have you heard that...

Motivation

Trying to get in shape and lose weight? What's the psychology behind getting in shape? Well, first forget the psychobabble....

Therapy

Interested in Music Therapy? Music therapy, which is often used with children with autism, can also be used in the...

It's time to scientifically answer the question: is it better to give than to receive? Psychologists have recently examined the...