Gossiping Is Good
Word on the street is that gossip is the worst. An Ann Landers advice column once characterized it as “the… More
Social Psychology
Harlow’s Classic Studies Revealed the Importance of Maternal Contact
Harry Harlow’s empirical work revolutionized the scientific understanding of the influence of social relationships in early development. … More
Should You Keep a Secret?
A while back, my sister, Rebecca, called with a request: She wanted me to book a flight to come and… More
Science of Racism Examined in New Set of Research Articles
Psychological scientists describe research on the enduring and often hidden presence of racism at both the interpersonal and societal levels in the June issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science… More
Let’s hear it for Memorial Day weekend at the beach. Oh, but the litter …
Every Memorial Day weekend, it seems, the sea of red cups, beer cans and cigarette butts scattered across North Avenue… More
Catalyst: Helping mothers through friendship
In the U.S., most mothers work full time before coming home to take care of family and household chores. So… More