How can testing hypotheses help a person?
Harold Camping is in the news because he predicted the end of the world, beginning with earthquakes on May 26, 2011. I credit him for stating a testable hypothesis. Stating testable hypotheses is an important part of the scientific method, which has brought humanity a...Renewing Romantic Relationships
Two UNE students and I have just started studies of interventions intended to improve romantic relationships. One study aims to increase caring behaviors. The other aims to increase the excitement of the relationship. Champagne tends to go flat after a period of time...Freedom vs. Belonging
I just finished reading Moby Dick, a great tale written in a wordy but interesting style. The story raises important psychological issues relating to the desire for revenge, for adventure, and for belonging. I am especially interested in the issue of conflict between...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...
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