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A recent study found that children who experience more back-and-forth conversations with their caregivers show more activity in the language-related area of the frontal lobe. (In brief. Conversations matter for kids. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, June, p. 12) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

There has never been good scientific evidence for the effectiveness of opioids in treating chronic pain. (Wallis, C. Why we won’t miss opioids. Scientific American, 2018, June, p. 23) http://www.finebergpsycotherapy.com

Author Terry Pratchett: In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Humorist Evan Esar: A signature always reveals a man’s character–and sometimes even his name. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Along with insecure attachment to people can come increased attachment to things because they are dependably there and under our control. (Russo, F. Our Stuff, ourselves. Scientific American, 2018, May, 66-71) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A study has shown that it is possible to identify aspects of Facebook users’ personalities, such as extroversion and openness to experience, and then to design ads effectively to appeal to those traits.(In brief. Tailoring ads to personalities. American Psychologist, 2018, 49(4), p. 17) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Across four experiments, younger adults were more superstitious than older adults. (In brief. Very superstitious. American Psychologist,2018,49(4), p. 15) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Today’s college students are more perfectionistic than past generations. (In brief. The desire to be perfect. American Psychologist, 49(4), 2018, p. 14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Maya Angelou:You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Author Edward F. Benson: How desperately difficult it is to be honest with oneself. It is much easier to be honest with other people. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com