Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Constance Evans Romero. Continue reading “Ancient ecstatic theater and Analytical Psychology: creating space for Dionysus”
Mothers with high emotional, cognitive control help their children behave
A new parenting study finds that the greater emotional control and problem-solving abilities a mother has, the less likely her children will develop behavioral problems, such as throwing tantrums or fighting. Continue reading “Mothers with high emotional, cognitive control help their children behave”
Children and adolescents in high-risk environments more likely to become violent adults
Children and adolescents who grow up with one or more of these environmental risk factors are likely to resort to violence, aggression and crime as adults, irrespective of an underlying mental illness. This is according to a new study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, which is published by Springer Nature. Continue reading “Children and adolescents in high-risk environments more likely to become violent adults”
Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers
A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship between the experience of the home and wellbeing. Continue reading “Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers”
From lullabies to live concerts: How music and rhythm shape our social brains
A universal sign of motherhood is the lullaby. The world over, mothers sing to their babies, whether Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, their favorite song from the radio, or even random notes. This universality makes the simple lullaby a great window into the human mind. In a new study, cognitive neuroscientists found that lullabies soothe both moms and babies simultaneously, while playsongs increase babies’ attention and displays of positive emotion toward their mothers. Continue reading “From lullabies to live concerts: How music and rhythm shape our social brains”
The Psychology of Atheism
by Professor Paul C. Vitz
The title of this paper, “The Psychology of Atheism,” may seem strange. Certainly, my psychological colleagues have found it odd and even, I might add, a little disturbing. After all, psychology, since its founding roughly a century ago, has often focused on the opposite topic-namely the psychology of religious belief. Indeed, in many respects the origins of modern psychology are intimately bound up with the psychologists who explicitly proposed interpretations of belief in God. Continue reading “The Psychology of Atheism”
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