What makes video games so alluring?

Video games attract millions of players and billions of dollars of revenue. What makes them so alluring? Here are some thoughts: They use reinforcement and shaping. Having your character meet some challenge tends to be reinforcing by itself because of our strong...

Are you self-compassionate?

Self-compassion is in the news thanks to a forthcoming book on the subject by Kristin Neff:  “Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind.”  Self-compassion involves being kind to yourself, even if you make mistakes. Individuals with...