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Apple’s New TV Show Reconsiders the ‘Murder Gene.’ Here’s What the Science Says
The following story contains spoilers from the third episode of “Defending Jacob,” “Poker Faces.” Apple TV+'s limited series “Defending Jacob” stars Chris Evans as Andy, a respected assistant district attorney whose son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell), is accused of murder. In the third episode, Andy reveals that his own father killed someone, and is currently serving a life sentence in prison. “That’s not who you are,” Andy tells Jacob. “He’s one guy, one bad man. He has nothing to do with you.” But Jacob’s mother, Laurie (Michelle Dockery), disagrees. She remembers that Jacob was a difficult child who screamed constantly, threw things and often played too rough with classmates.
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New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
A sample of articles on life coaching vs. psychotherapy, ecological validity and neuroscience, the negative consequences of being tolerated, and a meta-analysis on the ironic effects of thought suppression.
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Leaders Are Crying on the Job. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.
Eric Garcetti, the Democratic mayor of Los Angeles, choked back tears while discussing the coronavirus’s impact on his city. Mark Meadows, President Trump’s chief of staff, has been crying frequently in meetings with White House staff, while Andrew M. Cuomo, the Democratic governor of New York, has teared up on more than one occasion during his daily televised coronavirus briefings. After Howard Stern asked Mr. Cuomo about it — “Yes” he has cried, the governor said — a local radio show revisited the subject. “I was a little surprised by the question,” Mr. Cuomo said, noting that his father, former Gov. Mario M. Cuomo, was reluctant to admit he cried. His son was not.
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The Psychology of Why You Go Stir-Crazy, and How to Cope
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The Psychology Behind a Pandemic – Acclaimed Psychologist Steven Pinker
Interview with APS Member Steven Pinker As the lockdown continues and uncertainty abounds it can be difficult to remain optimistic. The books are left unread, walls have not been painted, the garden shed left unfinished - why can't we get these things done and how come for many of us motivation is waining? ... Watch the full interview at the link below.
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What a Psychologist Recommends If You Feel Alone in Your Suffering
APS Member/Author: Angela Duckworth My husband lost his job, and I'm really worried about paying our bills. When my friends complain about having too many video calls, I feel like they don't understand what I'm going through. The current crisis is hitting everyone in different ways. Are you laid off or not? Are you caring for a sick family member, or is everyone under your roof healthy?
