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May 2008
On the Gift of Humor
Human beings were given many gifts when we were created, such as imagination, inventiveness, and reason, but I often think the greatest gift was a sense of humor. For it is our sense of humor that enables us to tolerate and, in a way, triumph over the terrible things that happen to all of us, from time to time, in the course of our lives. That is, mirthful humor has a remarkable therapeutic value that is connected to our survival, psychologically as well as physically. We now know that laughter leads to the release of endorphins and has physiological benefits of various kinds. (more...)Posted on May 2008
May 2008
Moving On
“Moving on” is a straightforward, accessible and inspiring guide offered by Roz D’Ombraine Hewitt to the public providing information on the myths and misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia, the possible causes and how the illness is diagnosed, medication and other treatment options, sources of support, improving health and well-being, employment-paid and voluntary, complementary therapies, counseling and psychotherapy. (more...)
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The National Conference of Industrial & Organizational Psychology “Alexandru Rosca”
This year the 8-th National Conference of Industrial & Organizational Psychology took place in Cluj-Napoca between 10 and 13 April.
The organizing committee was lead by the President of The Romanian Association of the Industrial and Organizational Psychologists, Prof. Horia D. Pitariu and involved the members of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences from Babes Bolyai University and also from Bucharest University.
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May 2008
High performance and employee well-being, are they compatible?
Well-Being is the key source of higher levels of performance and competitiveness for organizations.
If employees have a strong sense of purpose and well-being, research shows that they will perform at higher levels. If employees feel better they are likely to work harder and take fewer days off sick. People with higher levels of psychological well-being learn and solve problems more effectively, are more enthusiastic about change, relate to others more positively and accept new challenges more readily.
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May 2008
Positive and Negative Self-Worth Beliefs and Evaluative Standards
This study examined several different types of self-worth beliefs and evaluations as predictors of depression and self-esteem. Based upon a self-schema model of emotion, some of these beliefs and evaluations had a traditional negative focus (e.g., “I am failing at work”), whereas others focused specifically on positive aspects of self-worth (e.g., “I am able to give, as well as receive, in relationships”). Findings indicated that positive self-worth evaluations were one of the main predictors of greater self-esteem and less depression, thus indicating a need for further exploration of the role of positive evaluative components of the self-schema on psychological well-being. (more...)Posted on May 2008
May 2008
Psychology and the Problem of Evil
Psychology not playing a major part in squarely addressing the human problems. It has become a sophisticated clinical tool of discrimination and labeling, incapable of being moved by human suffering. Why is the field of psychology so self-obsessed and dehumanized? (more...)
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May 2008
Scientific Insights Regarding the Orgasm
Several scientific insights about the orgasm are presented. Insights from evolutionary biology and psychology contribute to understanding the orgasm. Important issues are the point of inevitability (which only exists in males), effects of endorphins, differences regarding orgasm for the two sexes, and how the orgasm increases the strength of a relationship. (more...)Posted on May 2008