Explanations for food preferences Explanations for food preferences: the evolutionary explanation, including reference toneophobia and taste aversion; the role of learning in food preference, including social andcultural influences. Evolutionary Explanation for Food... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by many themes and subtypes. Within the past decade, there has been growing acknowledgement and understanding of what is called relationship OCD, or ROCD for short. As... Read more »
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development Piaget’s theory of cognitive development: schemas, assimilation, accommodation, equilibration, stages of intellectual development. Characteristics of these stages, including object permanence, conservation, egocentrism and class inclusion. Jean Piaget’s... Read more »
The kids are finally asleep, and that margin of time between their battle of bedtime and your own is finally here. If the first thing you do when you plop onto the... Read more »
We truly never know what goes on inside another person’s head, and this drives me crazy, in particular with my autistic son. Nat is a quiet man. He gives nothing away. Ever... Read more »
Rebuilding your capacity isn’t just about pushing yourself harder; it’s about slowly returning to your true inner self after a period of burnout or intense stress. In therapy, I often see that... Read more »
Someone recently asked me what it was like to begin playing the cello as I turned 70 years old—without prior training. Taking a split-second to think about it, I replied, “It’s excruciatingly... Read more »
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” –Winston Churchill Shockingly, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 18 and 29 years. For friends and family,... Read more »
This research investigates the profound disconnect between the rigid structure of mainstream education and the lived experiences of students with ADHD in the North of England. By focusing on the concept of... Read more »
In Southern Madagascar, Gabriel Scheidecker observed Bara children playing. He was struck by their elaborate games. A group of 3- and 4-year-olds recreated a bilo, the possession ceremony that is a key... Read more »