Wegovy and other drugs expose a social tension between a quest to medicate illness and a stigmatizing belief that obese people lack sufficient willpower to lose weight.
Category: Psychology and Psychologists
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Rick Wolff, Sports Radio Host and Much More, Is Dead at 71
As a psychological coach (and ex-player), he helped revive a woeful Cleveland baseball team. He had a WFAN show about youth sports and shepherded best sellers.
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Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?
Not because it makes us sad, but because it connects us to other people, some researchers suggest.
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She Redefined Trauma. Then Trauma Redefined Her.
Dr. Judith Herman, who helped launch the field of trauma studies, has returned to publishing after a long, mysterious ordeal.
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Have AI Chatbots Developed Theory of Mind? What We Do and Do Not Know.
The New York Times – Business:Some researchers claim that chatbots have developed theory of mind. But is that just our own theory of mind gone wild?
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Not Your Daddy’s Freud
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A new generation of analysts and patients are embracing the father of psychoanalysis – in magazines and memes and many hours on the couch.
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The $2 Billion Question of Who You Are at Work
The New York Times – Business:Employers are finding personality tests — measuring how employees think and feel — more useful than ever while navigating hybrid work. But the tests are not always up-to-date.
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You’re an Anxious Person and Want to Quit Your Job. Here’s What to Do.
The New York Times – Business:Leaving a job can create worry in anyone, but especially in people who are prone to anxiety. Preparation and knowing you’re not alone can help.
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Do You Have to Be an Optimist to Work Toward a Better World?
The New York Times – Business:For professionals in fields such as suicide prevention and climate science, the future can seem bleak. But sometimes action is the most effective form of optimism.
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Sandra Trehub, Pioneer in the Psychology of Music, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:She showed that basic musical ability is present in infants across cultures, laying a foundation for a growing field of study.