Category: Psychology and Psychologists

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?
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.
The Radical Act of Eating With Strangers

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
What could be more optimistic than dining with eight people you’ve never met in hopes of make a new friend?
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Therapy-Speak Took Over Dating

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a time when emotional maturity is highly desirable, almost everyone is “doing the work.”
Lloyd Morrisett, a Founder of ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 93

The New York Times – Business:
His observations about his 3-year-old daughter’s viewing habits led him to join Joan Ganz Cooney in creating a program that revolutionized children’s television.
Cómo hacer un buen regalo, según la psicología

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Para triunfar en el arte del obsequio hay que prestar atención, mostrar empatía… y hacer un poco de espionaje.
Day 20: The Best (and Worst) Gifts of All

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything.
Unpacking the Psychology of Gift-Giving

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
What makes for a great present? Attention, empathy and a little bit of espionage.