‘Workplace’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 4

Q: I’ve heard very different opinions about the so-called differences between men and women. Some say that there are really no differences, just cultural stereotypes. Others say men and women are really different. On a psychological level, what’s the evidence that men and women are the same or different?

A: For a long while, it wasn’t [...]

Q: I’m a 35-year-old man with a wife and two-year-old son, and my family and I have been living in a foreign country. I have been working for the same company for the past 11 years. My problem is that I have problems when speaking that I think will keep me from advancing to a [...]

Q: I have been together with my husband for 10 years and married to him for 7 years. We have a problem in that his parents are extremely controlling and critical. Both of their adult children are in their thirties but they don’t treat them as if they are.
I am a very independent person [...]

Q: I am now 40 years old and have a terrible habit of leaving jobs once I get discouraged by being bored with the work. I usually lie and say I got another job even though I’m also bad about finding other work. So by the time I realize I’ve made a mistake by leaving [...]

Q: I’m a 28-year old male with a graduate degree. I’m married and own a new home, but my career is stagnant because of my severe shyness. Ever since I can remember, I’ve found it very difficult not only to talk to strangers, but also to interact with friends and acquaintances. There are many opportunities [...]