Do we really have free will? What can psychology tell us about human volition and control? And, does it really matter whether we have free will — or just whether we think we do?
Do we really have free will? What can psychology tell us about human volition and control? And, does it really matter whether we have free will — or just whether we think we do?
The vast majority of hires within psychology departments over the past several years have gone to neuroscientists. Is this good or bad for psychology? To what extent does this trend reflect the intrinsic values of psychology as a field, and to what extent does it reflect a desire to attract grant funding? Either way, these hiring trends are shaping our field - permanently.
The vast majority of hires within psychology departments over the past several years have gone to neuroscientists. Is this good or bad for psychology? To what extent does this trend reflect the intrinsic values of psychology as a field, and to what extent does it reflect a desire to attract grant funding? Either way, these hiring trends are shaping our field - permanently.
Why do today's young people seem to be running in place? Why won't they grow up? And why are they engaging in so much reckless and irresponsible behavior? The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.
Why do today's young people seem to be running in place? Why won't they grow up? And why are they engaging in so much reckless and irresponsible behavior? The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.