Novelist Anne Berest: Every life is a novel for those who are curious enough to look into it.
Relationships
28 MayAs many as 20,745 participants in a study were followed from the 7th grade into their mid 20s. It was found that those who reported better relationships with their teachers had better physical and mental health. (In brief, Bond with teacher affects health. Monitor on Psychology, 2021, 52(3), 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Being Published
21 MayI am pleased to say that the APA Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology is publishing my article entitled Subjective Time Travel Fosters Psychodynamic Change. It is available online but is not yet in print.
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