Mind Matters: Psychological Findings

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There are so many exciting things going on in psychological research. Sadly, these results are not very well publicized. The purpose of this lens is to publicize the latest breakthroughs in mental health. Because this is happening on a very regular basis, be sure to check back often, or better yet add it to your RSS feed! You'll get all the latest updates in your inbox everyday!

Top News in Psychology 

Here is where the latest psychology articles are featured, updated daily. Check back often for the latest information in the field of psychology.

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American Psychologist 

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Research in Developmental Pscyhology 

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Research on Dreaming 

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Dream Puzzle 

In honor of dreaming, here is a puzzle to complete for fun. It's very lucid and ambivalent, but also very tricky. Can you complete it?

Click to Mix and Solve

Research on Emotions 

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Emotional Suffering

Like the saying goes, "Life happens to the best of us!" When life happens to you, you might need some help Overcoming Emotional Suffering.

Research on Families, Systems & Health 

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Research on Group Dynamics 

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Psychology Books from Amazon 

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. Silberman Books)

Your brain is constantly changing based on the way you live. Why not read this book to find out how you can help your brain be healthier longer?!

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StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths

It is easy in today's society to beat yourself up over your weaknesses that you probably are unaware of your strengths. Read this book to find out what yours are and find ways to use your strengths in daily life.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This book might look like a quick and easy how-to, but it's message takes much longer to fully realize in your life than the regular inspirational self-help book.

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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

If you ever want to do some psychological research yourself, you need this book. It explains the publication procedures for the American Psychological Association.

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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

As creatures of habit, we often fear change. But life is full of changes. This is a great resource for overcoming your fear of change to thrive in an environment like the information age that is constantly changing.

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Research on Abnormal Psychology 

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Family Psychology 

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Occupational Health 

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Great Stuff on CafePress 

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"Yes I'm a Psychologist. No, I can't read your mind."

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For when you are tired of explaining that you can't read people's minds and just want to have a little fun!

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"Keep talking, I'm diagnosing you." If you have the mind of a psychologist, you know that diagnosis is an automatic action. You don't really mean to notice that your new neighbor exhibits obsessive compulsive tendencies and her husband usually reacts with passive aggression and that is why their kid keeps acting out.

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A tribute to Dr. Carl Jung

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Good old Phenias Gage whose brain injury lead to the better understanding of neuroanatomy and physiology.

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Personality and Social Psychology 

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Psychology and Aging 

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Research on Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts 

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Great Stuff on Amazon 

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

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Psychology Today

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Scientific American Mind

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Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!

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Brain Challenge

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Reader Feedback 

qlcoach wrote...

This is an excellent lens. The brain matters but the mind is even more important. I believe in the importance of balance between mind, body, and spirit. Thank you for sharing these resources. Hope you will see how I try to help others in new ways. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.

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richgerman wrote...

its important to have a better conditioned of mind and through our mindset we can do better work.. i admire your lens:)

5 stars!

ANYWAY have you ever use also the law of attraction in your life? i assume you are but i just make it sure cause im doing a survey here! thanks

ReplyPosted August 13, 2008

Livin-Rocks wrote...

Hi - the mind is a fascinating subject!
Can Your Mind Change Your Life?

ReplyPosted June 16, 2008

GoddessMari wrote...

Nicely put together site. I'll be back to read more. 5 stars!

ReplyPosted May 28, 2008

 
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Nature vs. Nurture: Put Your Two Cents In 

There is an age-old question in the field of psychology- is behavior determined more because of nature (genetics) or nurture (environment)? There's tons of research that supports both sides. What do you think?

Do you think your actions are governed more by nature or nurture?

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Psychology in Blogsphere 

Psychology of Technology: Disconnectivity Anxiety
Psychology of Technology: Disconnectivity Anxiety. Posted by Dr. Jim Taylor. July 13, 2009. Do you freak out when you lose your mobile phone signal? Do you get stressed when your anxiety Internet goes down? Are you mortified if you have ...
Pleiotropy: How psychology gives evolution a bad name
First off, people often equate evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology (and they aren't the same things). The latter often isn't rigorous enough, and that gives the former a bad name. And, of course, reporting like this leaves ...
Swearing Makes You Feel Better: Psychology Researchers | Last ...
In a never-ending wave of convincing others that their lifestyle choices are not only accepted but encouraged, Reuters reports that researchers from a school of.