“Affluenza:” Are the Rich Beyond Accountable?
Will being “spoiled rotten” become the new defense for delinquent juveniles of well-heeled families hoping to evade accountability for their actions?
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in 2015
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in 2015.
A Rare Case of Psychogenic Blindness
A genuine case of psychogenic blindness, or blindness with a psychological rather than an organic cause, reminds us that we have plenty to learn about the ways in which our minds and brains cope with various types of trauma.
Radical Ideologies: Deadly Ways of Thinking, Part 2
We’ll have to do a lot less shooting and a lot more speaking to hearts and minds if the cognitive-behavioral paradigm is right about the ways deadly ideologies can lead to deadly consequences.
Kindness and Generosity are the Keys to Relationship Bliss
Forging, nurturing and sustaining an intimate relationship is and always has been hard work. Research increasingly suggests that kindness and generosity are key to success.
A Sportsman’s Instinct: The Final Verdict
The Pistorius case highlights the fact that too little attention is paid on a daily basis to a problem that is likely to affect as many as one in four women during their lifetime.
Gratitude: A Matter of Attitude
For years now, research evidence has been piling up about the many benefits of being grateful. But is it really possible to cultivate a grateful attitude, how would a person go about doing it?
Are All Troublesome Personalities “Disordered?”
If a person in their very nature is really difficult to deal with, does it necessarily mean they have a personality disorder? If it doesn’t, what does it take for a troubling personality to be considered truly disordered?