General Psychology

Are people who face maltreatment in early life primed for a future of recurring or chronic mental, emotional and physical health issues?  More and more studies indicate the answer is unfortunately, yes. The World Health Organization defines child abuse, or child maltreatment, as the abuse and neglect that happens to children less than 18 years of…

Opinions about eye color have varied over time and culture, with light eyes favored among some cultures and dark among others. To demonstrate this, a recent survey done by Impulse Research in Los Angeles of over 1,000 women found that different eye colors were associated with different personality traits. 34% considered brown eyed people intelligent,…

You know the image of the hyper-active child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – they’re loud, restless, can’t sit still or control their emotions and this leads to trouble in school and with peers.  According to the CDC, approximately 11% of children 4-17 years old have been diagnosed as of 2011, and that number continues to…

It may seem harmless, when you’re stuck inside in front of the TV over a long weekend blizzard or after a surgery or bout of the flu – and find yourself binge-watching TV for a loooong stretch of time.   This is a relatively recent phenomenon, with the label popping up in the last couple years…

Traveling to Europe or an island in the Caribbean this summer or considering a gap year in a foreign country?  If you’re US born, speaking a second language like Spanish or French can certainly make foreign travel easier.  Plus, after your sunburn fades and you’re back in class, you may find additional opportunities from bilingualism…

As recently as 10 or 15 years ago, online dating was marginalized in most circles.  But today, with more than 1 in 10 adults using online dating sites according to a study by Pew Research Center, online dating has become less stigmatized. So have we learned anything since the first dating site was launched in…

Whether it’s cramming for finals, preparing for that presentation to your new boss, or trying to make up for a month’s worth of missed exercise in one afternoon at the gym – we’ve all been there, having that 2nd or 3rd or (gasp!) 4th cup of coffee to fuel a 16 hour day.  Hopefully, it’s…

You’ve always been the “mature” one in your circle of friends; maybe you were recognized and praised by a coach or teacher for being considerate, understanding, patient with your peers and calm under pressure.  Or, maybe no one really noticed.  Fortunately for those of us showing signs of EQ at an early age, growing research…

Oh it’s just a quirk you think.  “Ed just likes everything neat and clean, he’s just Type A” you tell yourself, or other family members, to brush off a truth that could be painful to grasp – Ed may have an emotional or mental issue that could benefit from professional help. This is a more…

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