Parenting through a divorce is an immense challenge, particularly when it comes to determining custody arrangements. These decisions, often made during the emotionally charged period of a split, are intended to provide structure...
Category - Psychology
Healing After the Crash: Coping with the Emotional Impact of Auto Accidents
The Psychological Aftershocks: Coping with the Emotional Toll of Auto Accidents Auto accidents happen every day, and while the severity may vary, the impact on individuals can be profound. According to the National Highway...
The Psychology Behind Casinos: How They Keep You Playing and Profiting
Nearly half of the U.S. adult population plans to visit a casino and gamble at some point in the next year. With Las Vegas casinos alone attracting over 50 million visitors annually, it’s clear that gambling is a popular pastime...
Unveiling the Psyche: Pathological Liars, Kleptomaniacs, and the Frauds They Perpetrate
Pathological lying and kleptomania are complex psychological phenomena that have intrigued researchers for decades. These behaviors, often seen in clinical settings, are not simply moral failings or social deviations but are...
The Rise of “Sleep Divorce”: How Sleep Quality Impacts Marital Relationships
Many couples might recognize this scenario: One partner snores loudly throughout the night, prompting the other to seek better sleep in a different bed. A recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) highlights...
How Childhood Lack of Affection Shapes Adult Behavior: 7 Traits to Recognize and Heal
Here’s some tough news: the way you were treated as a child has had a profound impact on your psychological well-being, leaving you with unhealed wounds that affect you in subtle, often invisible ways. If you received very...
The Intersection of Psychology and AI: Unraveling the Impact on the Human Psyche
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, from the way we interact with technology to how we understand and treat mental health. While the convenience and efficiency AI brings are...
The Crucial Role of Psychology in Law
In the intricate interplay between human behavior and legal principles, psychology has emerged as an indispensable ally to the field of law. This symbiotic relationship is pivotal in understanding, predicting, and managing human...
John Meixner Helps Law Students Become Analytical Thinkers
Understanding that “psychology affects every single aspect of law,” Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. is introducing an exciting new course this spring at the School of Law at the University of Georgia. Titled...
Discover the “Miracle Question”: A Fast Track to Personal Transformation
A psychological technique aimed at sparking rapid personal transformation has recently gone viral, thanks to a leadership coach’s TikTok explainer. On June 6, leadership and high-performance coach Olesya Luraschi shared a short...