What's a good venue to publish an essay on the notions of meaning and explanation in psychology (broadly defined)? I'd like to find a venue that would address both scholars in various fields as well as writers, artists, and the intelligent laymen who might be interested in these issues.
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posted by shivohum
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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When you read or think a lot or otherwise concentrate, and you get fatigued or sleepy, what exactly is happening biologically? Is it a matter of blood sugar depletion? Something else?
posted by shivohum
on Oct 31, 2010 -
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What are some (at least mildly scholarly) books taking an actively interdisciplinary approach to the study of love, particularly romantic love? I'm particularly interested in books linking psychology and literature, and also very interested in books that report interviews with people about their experiences of love.
posted by shivohum
on Apr 2, 2009 -
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What are some of the best books and articles on cognitive philosophy, particularly those that cover the debates about mental representations, intentionality, and connectionism? I'm looking both for new writings that are cognizant of advances in neuroscience, and older classics that helped frame the arguments. Thanks.
posted by shivohum
on Feb 4, 2009 -
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I'm going to be entering a research-oriented doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology this fall. Any tips on how to be a student who gets the most out of graduate school and prepares optimally for a successful academic career?
posted by shivohum
on Jan 5, 2009 -
13 answers
What have been the most influential articles and books in psychology (esp. articles)? Any amazing reading lists, or anthologies? I'm talking the whole gamut -- social, developmental, clinical, physiological, cognitive, etc. -- and only the most universally acknowledged important works. Thanks!
posted by shivohum
on Nov 20, 2008 -
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I'm a lawyer from a top law school with a year of work experience. I want to become an academic clinical psychologist (professor + therapist). After 9 months in a master's program, what will my admissions chances look like?
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posted by shivohum
on Aug 25, 2008 -
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How accurate is the HBO show In Treatment in its portrayal of psychotherapy? Is it safe to say if you find the show boring you would likely find being a therapist boring, and vice-versa?
posted by shivohum
on Jun 7, 2008 -
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What's some speculative fiction that uses magic or fictional technology to explore psychology, sociology, or political science in a deep way? I'm not as much interested here in fabulous monsters or space operas or even deep thinking about physics -- I'm interested in books that explore the nature of the mind and/or human society by imagining a world that worked differently.
posted by shivohum
on Apr 13, 2008 -
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What are the best scholarly books and articles in any field that would bear on how you might rapidly assess a person and predict aspects of his or her behavior based on various easily (not *necessarily* instantly) ascertainable characteristics (demographic information, body language, speaking patterns, ethnicity, education, etc.)?
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posted by shivohum
on Feb 26, 2007 -
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I want to learn about psychoanalysis/psychotherapy/etc. -- what are the best books?
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posted by shivohum
on Jul 18, 2006 -
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