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Psychopaths are just misunderstood… and they could even be cured, researchers say
Daily Mail: The public perception of psychopaths has been shaped by characters such as Alex in A Clockwork Orange or Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. While they are portrayed as charming, dishonest, guiltless, and in
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Study: Vaccines & Hand-Washing Can Reduce Prejudice Against Immigrants, the Obese & Crack Addicts
Discover Magazine: The war between people and disease-causing pathogens is old as humanity itself. This has helped shaped our so-called behavioral immunity, which can lead us, for example, to automatically avoid people who are visibly
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A Vaccination Against Social Prejudice
Evolutionary psychologists suspect that prejudice is rooted in survival: Our distant ancestors had to avoid outsiders who might have carried disease. Research still shows that when people feel vulnerable to illness, they exhibit more bias
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Surviving Holiday Parties When You Have Social Anxiety
Yahoo!: Socializing is a major part of the holiday season, but many people find it difficult. If you suffer anxiety or feel tongue-tied at festive gatherings, here are some helpful tips from Martin Antony, a
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Think ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You,’ When Dealing With Angry Person
U.S. News & World Report: Telling yourself that an angry person is just having a bad day and that it’s not about you can help take the sting out of their ire, a new study
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A defense for Thanksgiving
The Washington Post: Thanksgiving is under assault. Stores that once closed their doors in deference to the holiday are now touting Turkey Day deals starting as early as 9 p.m. Workers who should be on
