Empathy
26 MarParticipants in 7 studies liked and respected those who empathized with those about whom they felt the same. However, if they disliked the object of empathy, they also disliked the empathizers. (In brief. Empathy in eye of beholder. Monitor on Psychology, 2021, 52(3), p. 13.) http://www.finebergpsychotherap.com
Wisdom
19 MarAldous Huxley: The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Cognition
12 MarChess players’ probability of picking optimal moves peaks at age 35 and plateaus for about 10 years before starting to decline. (In brief. Cognitive performance peaks at 35. Monitor on Psychology. 2021, 52(2), pp. 16-17.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
26 FebTheodore Roosevelt: Comparison is the thief of joy. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
12 FebAnika J. Green: If you are not consciously building your habits, they are unconsciously building you. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy .com
Wit
9 JanAdam Grant: Argue like you’re right and listen like you’re wrong. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Self-Harm
18 DecNon-suicidal self-injury, like cutting, seems to be contagious among adolescents. (In brief. Socially contagious self-harm. Monitor on Psychology. 2021, 52(2), p. 16. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
5 DecSoren Kierkegaard: Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com