5 Signs Your Partner is Controlling
We’ve all heard terms like ‘control freak’ and ‘dominating type’ — but what exactly is it that makes a person a controlling type of personality?
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in 2016
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in 2016.
Character Disturbance Can Be Adaptive
Behavior theory suggests that people act in ways they have good reason to believe will pay off, and when winning is an essential prerequisite for advancing their agenda, those who are predisposed to win at all costs have a distinct advantage over those who have qualms of various sorts that may hold them back.
Borderline Personalities: Understanding the Fractured Self
Perhaps no disturbance of personality is regarded with as much apprehension as borderline personality. And perhaps no personality disorder diagnosis is as feared — by lay persons and professionals alike — as Borderline Personality Disorder.
What We Do Matters But Who We Are Matters Too
Personality traits and styles which used to be known as “disordered” have more recently shown some adaptive value. But that doesn’t change the importance of underlying character: it still matters whether we really care or whether we’re just trying to win.
Why Manipulators Are Crazy-Makers
Skilled manipulators can get the better of you while preventing you from knowing for sure who they really are or what they’re really up to.
Too Much Fat Can Weigh on the Mind
Chronic inflammation associated with a high BMI appears to be a risk factor not only for heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders, but also for impairments in cognitive functioning.
Misconceptions About Leadership
While we know a lot about what leadership isn’t, there’s not much consensus about what good leadership is all about. I believe character makes the difference between principled, positive leadership, and misguided influence.