by jmalouff | Jan 12, 2020 | Economics, Motivation
Nature is red in tooth and claw. So is capitalism. My parents always had one type of small business or another. Running a grocery store in a small town, they watched a huge grocery chain open a store a block away. The chain bought products cheaply in huge quantities....
by jmalouff | Nov 19, 2019 | Language
I have had an urge lately to talk tough. I keep on the tip of my tongue several tough-guy phrases. Here is one: “You talking to me?” I plan to say this with the same verve as Robert De Niro in the movie Taxi Driver. Donald Trump used essentially the same line recently...
by jmalouff | Nov 12, 2019 | Mental health problems
I sometimes answer psychological questions on Quora, an online platform for asking and answering questions. Recently, I answered this question: “How do you know if you need psychological therapy?” I responded that it is time to seek psychological help if...
by jmalouff | Nov 12, 2019 | Health-related behavior, Human Thinking and Behavior
Every year I read about someone getting gored while running with the bulls in Pamplona. I’m a psychologist, so the individuals who run with the bulls fascinate me. I put the bull runners in the same category as individuals who climb Mt Everest. Throw in individuals...
by jmalouff | Nov 12, 2019 | Positive psychology, Social psychology, Strategies for Teachers, Well-Being
About 20 years ago psychologist Arthur Aron developed a set of 36 questions that can help dating individuals fall in love. The questions include: “If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?” You can find the other...