Emotions: Just what are they good for anyway?
by Dr. Donna Roberts
A scientist friend of mine once remarked, “What is the point of all this emotion? It just gets in the way.”
Jealousy and Envy—The Evil Stepsisters
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Think back. Have you ever celebrated a success, but had a nagging feeling that others were less than happy for you?
The Psychology of The Walking Dead—The Appeal of Post-Apocalyptic Stories
by Dr. Donna Roberts
I’m not a Walking Dead fan, which is surprising because I love binging on TV series and I loved horror movies as a teenager.
The Great Neighborhood Debate of 1977
by Dr. Donna Roberts
The summer of 1977 was the summer of the great debate in my neighborhood.
Fads and Crazes, Trends and Rages: Why we’re always looking for the next best thing
by Dr. Donna Roberts
From hula-hoops to cabbage patch dolls to fidget spinners. From goldfish swallowing to streaking to twerking.
I Remember, Therefore I Am, Part 3: The Spectrum of Forgetting
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Most of the time we get frustrated when we can’t remember something. But then again sometimes we can’t forget things that we would like to.
The Myth of the Carefree Childhood: From Playground Politics to Adolescent Angst
by Dr. Donna Roberts
There is a myth about childhood—that it is carefree and without serious worry.
I Remember, Therefore I Am, Part 2: False Memories and Memory Mistakes
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Did you ever recount an experience from your past, only to be told that’s not how it happened?
Mean Girls Aren’t Just in High School: Be Kind Whenever Possible
by Dr. Donna Roberts
A childhood friend recently posted a nostalgic meme on Facebook. It was all fun and friendly. Until it wasn’t.
I Remember, Therefore I Am, Part 1—Memory and the Self
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Do you have a good memory? Are you sure? After all, you probably don’t remember what you don’t remember.
You Can’t Unring a Bell: Regrets and Do-Overs
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Regrets: everyone has them to some extent. Harsh words, career mistakes, missed opportunities—these are all common experiences.
And It Still Hurts: Why Even Minor Childhood Wounds Still Ache
By Dr. Donna Roberts
“It is quite true that man lives by bread alone—when there is no bread. But what happens to man’s desires when there is plenty of bread and when his belly is chronically filled?"
Paradise Lost, a.k.a. The Reckless Innocence of My Generation’s Childhood
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Turns out we were damaged in childhood. We didn’t realize it at the time, but now we are enlightened.
Tell Me a Story: The Psychology of Creative Writing
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Did you have a favorite bedtime story as a child? I loved the fairy tale Snow White. My mother, on the other hand, was not so thrilled about reading it to me every night.
Missed Shots and Strike-Outs: The Paradoxical Gift of Failure
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Success. We all want it. But just what is it? How do you get it? How do you really know when you’ve reached it?
