This week, I’m excited to bring you something unique for Everyday Psych: a personal interview with one of psychology’s most esteemed and influential psychologists, Dr. Richard Nisbett. Dr. Nisbett discovered some of the most interesting findings in social psychology, conducting research on people’s ability to introspect, on what ‘intelligence’ actually is, and how people from…
Bias and impartiality is in the eye of the beholder. — Samuel Johnson Alcohol-infused parties are rarely good places to confront someone on their socio-political beliefs. But in this real-life example, I had no choice. The young man in the kitchen—spouting beliefs that I wholeheartedly disagreed with—woke this sleeping, glasses-wearing dragon when he exclaimed: “And…
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. — Aesop It’s not every day that you need the help of a stranger, but when you do—and that stranger can provide that help—the gratitude is overwhelming. Today, I will try to express some of my deep thakfulness. Up in Central Eastern Oregon with…
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. — Aristotle I have a simple question for you: In general, which do you like better, the ocean or the mountains? Although this may seem like a meaningless question, research shows that if you prefer the ocean, you tend to be more extroverted, whereas if you chose the…
I have always been an avid watcher and producer of films. Below are some examples of some movies and short films I have made. Enjoy! 2019: BlinkSlow Productions and bigTeeny Productions came together to produce the one room thriller: Out of Sight. ************************************************************************************************************************* 2016: bigTEENY Productions worked with Psi Fi Productions to create a fast-paced,…