Are there any physiological explanations for why so many people have the same dreams?
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posted by cilantro
on Oct 12, 2012 -
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Please help me figure out potential careers based on my interests and the best paths to obtain them. Psychology, economics, statistics? Market research? Psychometrics?
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posted by Malleable
on Oct 2, 2012 -
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Our local public radio station has switched up their fundraising tactics for their fall fund drive, and I'm curious about the change. Anyone have any insider knowledge in public radio fundraising?
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posted by backseatpilot
on Oct 1, 2012 -
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What "games" do you play to boost your mood or help you see things in a different light?
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posted by Calicatt
on Sep 30, 2012 -
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What are low-cost or online resources for a young Italian man with anxiety disorder and/or depression in Rome?
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posted by vincele
on Sep 27, 2012 -
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Please provide me with well-cited or "convincing" sources which argue against evolutionary psychology and its validity as a science, as well as sources which argue for its validity.
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posted by Evernix
on Sep 9, 2012 -
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I need to see a psychologist/psychiatrist to be screened for ADD and perhaps some other stuff as I've been having issues functioning. I'd been diagnosed with ADHD as a teen. I do not have insurance and work only a part time job. Help?
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posted by camylanded
on Sep 6, 2012 -
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I may be starting adult attachment therapy in the next week, on the advice of a crisis counselor and after a few years of on-and-off treatment for anxiety and depression that's not getting me very far. Point me to some quality, hopefully easy to find resources that can spell out what the experience might be like.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2012 -
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For the EMS/medic/police/etc. group, a question - how do you cope with what you see on a daily basis? Does it wear on you, psychologically? Any other tips for someone looking at going into the EMS field? Tips for one looking into the police field, specifically women officers? [Bunch of long-winded questions inside! =P]
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posted by PeppahCat
on Aug 14, 2012 -
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I'm interested in psychology, public health, and aging. Who should I be following on Twitter?
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posted by leedly
on Jul 27, 2012 -
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A group of friends and I, all recent college graduates, have decided to meet weekly to discuss interesting recent sociology and psychology research. How would we go about finding it outside of ScienceDaily, and - more importantly - how can we access it now that we're all without database access?
posted by LSK
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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Looking for a relatable, compassionate, pill-free mental/emotional/marital health specialist in Seattle, for a spouse who hates doctors. Any recommendations (or advice in general)? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a link to studies that show people hold on to false beliefs (particularly via incorrect news accounts, accusations, or gossip) even after those facts have been proven false by the very same media outlets or sources.
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posted by stagewhisper
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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The trigger for my partner's depression? Contact with his child's mother. Need solutions for both of us.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 11, 2012 -
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Is there help or hope for my situation? Post- manic episode: insomnia, various medication trials, zombie brain state.
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posted by airguitar2
on Jul 4, 2012 -
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I'm currently in therapy and unsure of whether I should use my insurance for it (thus saving money, but raising the possibility that I may be denied insurance later for a "pre-existing condition") or whether I should pay out-of-pocket (losing money, but averting the risk of a potential insurance hassle down the road).
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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It seems like a lot of what psychologists do is provide tools for processing troublesome beliefs, experiences, etc. in a healthy way. Are there books that the hive mind would recommend that teach some of these tools to non-psychologists for the purpose of being able to use these techniques in their own lives? I've envisioning something less dense than a college textbook but more rigorous than a walk through the self-help section at a bookstore. Recommendations are welcome for general techniques/tools as well as topically oriented works, such as books focused on techniques specific for relationships, money problems, or other common sources of stress and conflict.
posted by philosophygeek
on Jun 22, 2012 -
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Some people want to be liked, whereas others want to be admired. What causes this?
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posted by wireless
on Jun 21, 2012 -
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Is leaving my job because of (possibly irrational) fears an example of avoidance? Or a realization of limitations?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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When leaving a comment on mefi, does looking at that "live preview" window below the edit box make you a better writer too? What's up with that?
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posted by tempythethird
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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Have you or someone you have known ever radically changed a core belief system? How and why does deep psychological change occur?
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posted by j03
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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Other examples of true stories like Krugman's
babysitting co-op and Radford's
POW camp that illustrate complex and abstract truths, theories, and ideas with concrete language and more tangible, familiar, or interesting situations?
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posted by AceRock
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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I am working in a Autism lab this summer. I've been wondering whether it is a problem that so many psychological disorders are defined by symptoms and focused on treating symptoms. I think, and this isn't a particularly controversial opinion, that it is also important to investigate their causes. Are there any instances of really effective investigations of the cause/causes of psychological disorders (discussion open to any disorder)?
posted by Lee Shore
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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How do you help guide others to recognize, accept, and work towards a unified vision resulting in orgazational change?
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posted by meta.mark
on May 28, 2012 -
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Tell me about situations where you've reluctantly cut off contact with a close friend, family member, or confidant -- especially those in which the relationship was good to you but you felt that letting go was the best move for *their* sake.
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posted by renovatio1
on May 27, 2012 -
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I'm an Australian psychology student looking for an undergraduate research program/scholarship overseas (anywhere, but especially UK or USA), any time from October 2012-early 2013.
The problem is, my summer is your winter, and I can't seem to find any "winter research programs" via Google.
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posted by KLF
on May 26, 2012 -
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I'm trying to find information about taxes and volunteer paid experimental (non-clinical) studies. I work in a lab, and one of our participants told us a week ago that if a study pays (the volunteer) over a certain amount, it gets taxed. Can anyone tell me if this is true and give me an official link? We're in Philadelphia, PA, USA. I can provide any other relevant information you need. Thanks!
posted by two lights above the sea
on May 24, 2012 -
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how to you embrace different or opposite opinions from yours, instead of being offended or upset or pressured by it?
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posted by akomom
on May 23, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a book that is essentially a mashup of behavioral economics, social psychology, neuroscience, wisdom/bible literature, and mythology.
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posted by Slacker Manager
on May 23, 2012 -
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What do people outside of the U.S. do when they're feeling depressed and aimless? Are there different cultural traditions, rituals or events to pick yourself up and set a new path for yourself? Something more than "take a walk to clear your head?"
posted by Cool Papa Bell
on May 13, 2012 -
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Is there an exact psychological disorder to explain this person's apathy towards seemingly bad people?
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posted by pixienat
on May 12, 2012 -
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What is the name (medical/psychological term?) for this feeling that "my life been a dream since that one event several years ago"?
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posted by vidur
on May 2, 2012 -
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Did I get a bad psychologist or is there a valid reason for a chemical dependency evaluation?
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posted by lpcxa0
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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What are some specific ways that I can promote a soon-to-expire Kickstarter project? I've heard that projects sometimes gain momentum from that "act now!" boost, but how do I tap into that segment of the funding crowd?
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posted by apollo
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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Any advice on turning on turning a psychology BA into a research-related, but non-academic and non-clinical career?
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posted by H4D11
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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Help me make a decision I keep circling over again and again -- interdisciplinary masters that lets me do some cool research now, or continuing to work/exist in desired city and a more professional and/or appropriate MA/PHd in the next year or two?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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Whats the best Steven Pinker book to start with?
posted by TigerCrane
on Apr 21, 2012 -
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I feel (at the very least) tangentially responsible for another persons death (murder) and I just can't shake it.
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posted by holdkris99
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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