I want to change the way we think and talk about Autism. And it starts with a lemon. Lemons add flavor to our food, water, and tea. And Autism adds flavor to humanity. Too much lemon can be a little bitter. And not enough won’t get the job done. I use lemons to help people...
Tag: Psychology
Striking Balance Between Online Gaming and Real-Life Interactions
The Impact of Online Gaming Some wonder what the long-term impact of the increasing extent to which we socialize over the internet will have on real-life social connectedness and interaction. As noted in previous articles on this topic, social media has provided new ways in which to feel bad about ourselves through increasing opportunities for...
[PSYCH IN 60] Best Way to Stop Taking Melatonin or Sleep Aids
What Is the Best Way to Stop Taking Melatonin or Sleep Aids? Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland, which is a major player in your body’s clock system. Our brain produces melatonin when we are in dim light or darkness and its production is very dependent on the regularity with...
The Decline of Stuff: Millennials Are Going Minimalist
Where Did All the Stuff Come From? Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) are the post-WWII generation. After the Great Depression and World War II, Americans married, moved to the suburbs, and started families at very high rates. Baby boomer parents lived through deprivation and scarcity, but now the future was bright. Good jobs, labor unions, and...
How a Toilet Works: Things My Three Sons Better Know Before Moving Out
As a father to three sons, I have embarked on a mission to impart in them life lessons of the utmost importance. These are my stories. Life Lesson #17- How a Toilet Works Toilets fascinate me. Sure, humans have invented a lot of cool things- the wheel, the light bulb, penicillin, internal combustion engines, microprocessors,...
What Does Your Favorite Emoji Say About You?
Take a moment to open up your messaging app. Which emojis fill the spots in your frequently used? What does your favorite emoji say about you? Currently, these emoticons have been communicating for me: 😭🍕😻😜🙌, representing my affinity for pizza and the buckets of tears I cry while watching This Is Us. I’d be surprised...
[PSYCH IN 60] What’s the Difference Between Autism and Asperger’s?
What’s the Difference Between Autism and Asperger’s? Are there many differences between Autism and Asperger’s? In this episode of Psych in 60, Dr. Frank Gaskill talks about… lemons? Leave YOUR psychology questions in the comments below!
Everyday Behaviorism: Rewards
One of the challenges with adulting is the fact that we have a little too much freedom at times. Any boundaries are up to me. It is pretty nice to be able to choose one’s bedtime and what is for dinner and what kind of car to buy….you get the idea, but you also miss...
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Everyday Behaviorism: Liking Exercise, A Lot
I Am a Behaviorist At the core of my being, I am a behaviorist. This means that I tend to see the world through the lens of behaviors and the factors that reinforce them (rewards) or reduce the likelihood that they occur (punishments). These factors can be inside us (dopamine release in the brain) or...
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[PSYCH IN 60] The Importance of Mental Skills Training
The Importance of Mental Skills Training Many of you have heard the quote that “sports are 90% mental”. In this episode of Psych in 60, Dr. Desaree Festa shares the importance of mental skills training. Leave YOUR psychology questions in the comments below!