Monthly Archives: August 2017

Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Leaning into the Z-generation (The erosion and datedness of humanistic values)

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

“The way to predict future behavior is to look at past behavior.” This statement is often hammered into the heads and hearts of anyone seeking to establish long-term careers in the behavioral and psychology fields. Our psychological tests and empirical … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Bringing a knife to a gun fight (with a bully!)–How solutions to bullying have not kept up with our times

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

We can all agree bullying is cruel, and social rejection is painful. Many of us have been victims of bullying, and know firsthand how difficult dealing with bullying and social rejection can be. It is harder and painstakingly difficult as … Continue reading →

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Understanding Anxiety and Trauma

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

Anxiety refers to the response of the body towards a stressing, unsafe, or unfamiliar circumstance. It describes the sense of distress, nervousness, or fear that one feels before an important event. Being nervous about a job interview or terrified over … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Psychology Got Talent! (Or, the art of recognizing and valuing true productivity while promoting self-care in others.)

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Susan Vaught

  If you would like to become more productive while at the same time having more free time for yourself, you need to etch the ratio 52:17 into your mind. According to an article in the BBC health Column, the … Continue reading →

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