Cognition
The Pressing Need for Everyone to Quiet Their Egos
Why quieting the ego strengthens your best self
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
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Review of The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
The Hope Circuit is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the history of psychology and the personality of one of the most prominent psychologists of all time...
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The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized
Are the most successful people in society just the luckiest people?
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The Twice Exceptional Movement: Supporting Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties
A new book highlights the growing twice exceptional (2e) movement, dedicated to helping those who have extraordinary strengths coupled with learning difficulties
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Narcissism and Self-Esteem Are Very Different
Narcissism and self-esteem have very different developmental pathways and outcomes
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Toward an Imagination Science
Is imagination a fixed ability, or can it be enhanced through targeted intervention?
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There Is No One Way to Live a Good Life
Humanistic psychology is an uplifting, compassionate view of humanity
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What Can Musicians Teach Us about Imagination?
Insights about imagination from a discussion with classical musicians
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The Science of Passionate Sex
How to have hot sex, according to science
Cognition
How Can We Cultivate Grit and Imagination in the Classroom?
Innovative Educator's Summit focuses on the intersection of grit and imagination in the classroom
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