Recommended Pages at psydir.com
About the downsides of happiness
psydir.com — “It seems like everyone wants to be happier and the pursuit of happiness is one of the foundations of American life. But even happiness can have a dark side, according to the authors of a new review article published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. They say that happiness shouldn't be thought of as a universally good thing, and outline four ways in which this is the case. Indeed, not all types and degrees of happiness are equa” View full resource at psydir.com
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Dalai Lama on the connection between meditation and psychotherapy
psydir.com — “His Holiness the Dalai Lama participates in a panel discussion focusing on the relationship between meditation and psychotherapy” View full resource at psydir.com
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REBT and Buddhism
psydir.com — “I--™m not sure if many people would naturally think about REBT and Buddhism as having that much in common. Obviously some differences exist in the scope of the practices as REBT aims to treat psychopathology and Buddhist practice is directed at attaining enlightenment.” View full resource at psydir.com
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Resources on embodied cognition. What is Embodied Cognition
psydir.com — “Embodied Cognition is a growing research program in cognitive science that emphasizes the formative role the environment plays in the development of cognitive processes.” View full resource at psydir.com
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Disadvantages of soft bosses
psydir.com — “It generally happens when the manager with the big heart is also conflict averse; better at being a soft touch than tough but fair. So what happens when the boss is too benevolent?” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2011 at 10:21 am By:
Disadvantages of soft bosses http://goo.gl/fb/LMtHw #psychology #socialissues #workpsychology
Types of nonsexual touches
psydir.com — “But touch is also vital in the way we understand and experience the world. Even the lightest touch on the upper arm can influence the way we think. To prove it, here are 10 psychological effects which show just how powerful nonsexual touch can be.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2011 at 7:09 am By:
Types of nonsexual touches http://goo.gl/fb/o5wUJ #psychology #compliance #nonsexualbehavior #socialpsychology #touch
The power of common dislikes
psydir.com — “It looks that common likes are not so powerful in uniting people but common dislikes. This is shown in a new study published by Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 8, 2011 at 7:14 am By:
The power of common dislikes http://goo.gl/fb/3SrGV #psychology #attitude #behavior #interpersonalattraction
The Marijuana / Schizophrenia connection
psydir.com — “Drugs like marijuana act on naturally occurring receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 7, 2011 at 4:45 pm By:
The Marijuana / #Schizophrenia connection http://goo.gl/fb/s8dyi #psychology #amygdala #brain #cannabis
Why bipolar disorder diagnostic is increasing?
psydir.com — “How are we to account for this change, from a rare and acute illness to one that is pervasive and chronic?” View full resource at psydir.com
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Why bipolar disorder diagnostic is increasing? http://goo.gl/fb/igSYg #psychotherapy #abnormalpsychology
Daniel Coleman: Social Intelligence (55min video conference)
psydir.com — “Daniel Goleman discusses his book "Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships" as a part of the Authors@Google series. This event took place on August 3, 2007 at Google headquarters in Mountain View, CA.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 5, 2011 at 7:12 pm By:
Daniel Coleman: Social Intelligence (55min video conference) http://goo.gl/fb/dy0jA #psychology #behaviouralsciences
Learning not so difficult for adult brain
psydir.com — “Now comes a study finding that it--™s possible to increase the brain--™s gray matter quite quickly--"in only a matter of days. That--™s according to research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 5, 2011 at 5:35 am By:
#Learning not so difficult for adult #brain http://goo.gl/fb/QuGkx #psychology #centralnervoussystem #cerebralcortex
Antonio Damasio: Full Interview (65min)
psydir.com — “Antonio Damasio, noted researcher and professor of neuroscience at USC, talks with The New York Times' David Brooks about emotions and the science of being human. He describes the difference between emotions and feelings, and explains why emotions are one of humanity's most important survival mechanisms.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2011 at 9:20 pm By:
Antonio Damasio: Full Interview (65min) http://goo.gl/fb/W2f7y #psychology #antoniodamasio #emotion #neuroscience
Strong Cognitive Control In Tourette Syndrome
psydir.com — “The researchers think that the enhanced control is the effect of spending so much time and energy attempting to subdue Tourette-related behaviors.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2011 at 4:09 pm By:
Strong Cognitive Control In #Tourette Syndrome http://goo.gl/fb/iqeDt #psychology #cognitivecontrol #health #medicine
Graveyard Shift Marketing: Marketing Guerrilla Tips
psydir.com — “Late-night infomercials and commercials often promote subjects like buying real-estate with no money down and other get-rich quick schemes.” View full resource at psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on March 31, 2011 at 2:11 pm By:
A new perspective on the "gut feeling" expression
psydir.com — “A better understanding of cross-talk within this so-called 'brain-gut axis' could lead to new approaches for dealing with the psychiatric symptoms that sometimes accompany gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS, and may also show that gut bacteria affect function of the mature brain.” View full resource at psydir.com
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A new perspective on the “gut feeling†expression http://goo.gl/fb/yn8D5 #miscellaneous #digestivesystem #medicine
