by jmalouff | Nov 21, 2022 | Child Psychology, Mental health problems, Religion, Sexual assault, Social Support
I recently learned that a professional for whom I once worked in the U.S. had a tragic experience as a child. He was molested by the local priest. The boy told his Catholic parents, who responded by telling him to keep quiet. I would guess the priest went on to molest...
by jmalouff | Aug 15, 2022 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology
The Rolling Stones had a hit with the song “Sympathy for the Devil.” You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwtyn-L-2gQ&ab_channel=ABKCOVEVO The idea was stunning: Having sympathy for the devil. I know that some people worship the devil,...
by jmalouff | Jun 18, 2022 | Social Support
Have you ever felt a strong urge to find out something, such as the outcome of a sporting event or how to use a new phone app? That urge was part of curiosity, a positive, motivating emotion. It drives a person to act. Curiosity can lead to...
by jmalouff | Jun 11, 2022 | Religion
Decades ago two men in Arizona agreed to sell a large amount of marijuana to two college students from Michigan, who planned to re-sell it at a profit in small parcels. They drove out to the desert for the transaction. The Arizona men did not deliver the marijuana....
by jmalouff | Apr 29, 2022 | Coping, Human Thinking and Behavior, Social psychology
Do you compare yourself with others? Most of us do. We compare ourselves to individuals who are better than us — and to people who are worse. We compare ourselves day in and day out. For instance, I compare myself with a colleague on recent number...