by jmalouff | Dec 12, 2018 | Emotions, Mental health problems, Personality
You likely know someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). You might have it yourself. A few of my pals have BPD or at least BPD characteristics. This disorder involves being dramatic and erratic in emotions and relationships. Strong negative emotions...
by jmalouff | Dec 11, 2018 | Emotions, Positive psychology, Well-Being
If you have a full-time job working for an organization, you are probably reasonably satisfied with your pay. I am satisfied with my salary as an associate professor of psychology. But if you found out that other employees doing the same work were getting...
by jmalouff | Dec 10, 2018 | Positive psychology, Social psychology
Many women have recently told others about previously secret events of their life, including being sexually harassed and assaulted. Both men and women testified at the recent Royal Commission on sexual abuse in institutions. The Me Too movement grows all the...
by jmalouff | Dec 8, 2018 | Coping, Emotions, Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems
Can writing about your emotions help you feel better? I tried this coping method several days ago, in preparation for talking about the method with employees of an Armidale social service agency. I followed the instructions I used in studies of the method with police...
by jmalouff | Dec 8, 2018 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems
Narcissism has been a popular concept since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President. Some psychology instructors use him as an example of the concept. What is a narcissist? Is Trump one? Are you one? Narcissism involves several characteristics. If a...