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How Psychologists Study the Brain
The old saying goes that if the brain were simple enough to understand, then we would be too…
Dealing With Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a strangely paradoxical phenomenon. On the one hand when we experience peer pressure we feel…
How to Say NO to People
Most of us, even the most independent and confident, are overcome by an overwhelming urge to please others,…
How to Survive the Family Vacation
Whether as miserable children stuck in the back of a car, bored teenagers who just wanted to stay…
How to Be More Popular
Everyone likes to be liked. And yet, though most will visit the gym to improve their physical appeal,…
Dealing With Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are two highly powerful emotions, but despite how strongly we feel them, they are also…
Why Do We Like Things to Line Up?
Have you ever noticed how much you hate it when you see a wonky picture frame? For some…
Adjusting to a Step-Parent
No matter what your age, when a parent remarries it can be difficult to accept and adjust. If…
Do All Foster Kids Have Issues?
Adopting a child can be tricky and demanding. It can also be immensely rewarding. As people live longer,…