Many kinks don’t even require touching of the genitals or experiencing orgasm. The sex is mental, the fantasy and power exchange itself.| Psychology Today
Some researchers have contended, with good reason, that "specific learning disorder" is neither specific nor a disorder and that the label can cause more harm than good.| Psychology Today
Early academic pressure creates learning blocks, diagnosed as disorders.| Psychology Today
In the absence of an appropriate intellectual foundation and motivation to learn, students acquire academic skills by rote, in shallow, meaningless ways.| Psychology Today
As an anthropologist interested in American culture, I am curious about many of the odd rituals practiced by the natives in this land (of which I am one). Many of the most important rituals in American culture center around the consumption of goods and services: we buy a lot of stuff. Many people assert that Americans consume too much. Here’s a passage from Affluenza, a popular critique of consumerism in America:| Psychology Today
As companies push for an RTO, the risk of increased sexual harassment looms. Discover why remote work offers a safer environment and what can be done to protect employees.| Psychology Today
This hidden cost of success is why so many people who "succeed" end up miserable. Here's what it is so you can avoid it.| Psychology Today
Practical strategies and tips to help you gain control over your finances, make informed decisions, and set yourself up for long-term success.| Psychology Today
"Socialism" has become a pejorative word in American political discourse. Should it be?| Psychology Today
A persuasive series of research studies with both animals and humans show us that our first instinct really is to be good, kind and compassionate.| Psychology Today
Defining mental disorders is slippery, contributing to rising rates of diagnosis and self-diagnosis. Young people are especially prone to psychiatric self-labeling.| Psychology Today
In a world of wannabe Michael Jordans, be a Dennis Rodman.| Psychology Today
10,000 hours of practice doesn't ensure success. Studies indicate that generalists tend to be more creative, perceptive, and better at problem-solving than specialists.| Psychology Today
Reading a road map upside-down, excelling at chess, and generating synonyms for "brilliant" may seem like three different skills. But each is thought to be a measurable indicator of general intelligence or "g," a construct that includes problem-solving ability, spatial manipulation, and language acquisition that is relatively stable across a person's lifetime.| Psychology Today
The dissolution of a marriage is almost always an upsetting event, at the very least marked by disappointment and the loss of dreams and expectations. In addition, there are legal, financial, parental, emotional, and practical challenges that require time, energy, and changes in responsibilities. It can take people years to regain equilibrium. Nevertheless, divorce serves an important function legally and emotionally.| Psychology Today
Perhaps we should call it the summer ladder rather than slide. Children gain skills--especially in mathematical reasoning--in summer faster than during the school year.| Psychology Today
There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While such positive traits are not evenly distributed, they are not necessarily out of reach for those who are not "natural" high achievers.| Psychology Today