Month: November 2023

How Anger Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

New research shows that feeling anger can help you overcome challenges or obstacles that hinder success. While most people believe that a state of happiness is ideal, the recent study revealed that a mix of emotions, including negative states, results in the best… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 8, 2023

Do You Have the Winter Blues, or Is it More Serious?

As the days get shorter, many people succumb to winter blues ─ feeling fatigued, sleepy, or depressed. But while some sadness is normal, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that 5% of U.S. adults deal with something more serious: seasonal affective disorder… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 8, 2023

Cognitive fossils: using cultural artifacts to reconstruct psychological changes throughout history

Psychology is crucial for understanding human history. When aggregated, changes in the psychology of individuals – in the intensity of social trust, parental care, or intellectual curiosity – can lead to important changes in institutions, social norms, and cultures. However, studying the role of psychology in shaping human history has been hindered by the difficulty […]

Published on November 7, 2023