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Psychology Today Magazine
January 2011
In their hands, the high stakes criminal investigation is not a game of "gotcha," but a slow inquiry into another person's state of mind.
Here are four maverick minds who defied learning disabilities.
Yes, breaking up is hard to do, and we’re primed to avoid delivering or digesting such deeply threatening news. Still, it’s possible to end affairs with dignity and minimal distress.
What makes a picky eater.
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