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Mark Travers Ph.d

Mark Travers Ph.d

Psychology Today

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2 Popular Psychology Myths, Debunked

Discover why these two "fun facts" are nothing more than tall tales.

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3 Psychometric Tests That Every Job Hunter Should Use

These 3 tests will help you uncover exactly what your interviewers want to know.

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3 Psychological Barriers That Make It Hard to Go Vegan

Committing to veganism is nowhere near as easy as it looks. Here's why.

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3 Ways Women Can Overcome "Eldest Daughter Syndrome"

The expectation to fulfill the eldest-daughter role can be an immense burden.

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3 Ways to Avoid Weaponized Kindness in Your Relationship

Quid pro quo kindness can be damaging to a relationship.

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5 Ways to Quit the Habit of "Kitchen Sinking" Your Partner

Here are 5 easy ways you can become better at leaving the past in the past.

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2 Promising Insights From Recent Research on Ketamine

Ketamine is fighting the good fight against treatment-resistant depression.

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3 Ways Narcissists Objectify Their Children

No one knows depersonalization better than children of narcissists.

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7 Non-negotiable Rules All Married Couples Should Follow

Marriage takes work. Here are seven areas where your efforts should be placed.

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How to Use Your Perspective of Time for a Better Sex Life

Research reveals the intriguing link between time and sex.

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2 Ways to Avoid the Development of "Popcorn Brain"

Your digital habits might be to blame for your concentration issues.

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5 Common Recurring Dreams and Their Potential Meanings

Have you been having strange dreams lately? Here's what they might mean.

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3 Ways for Parents to Teach Their Children Resilience

Here's how to teach your child to confidently handle life's ups and downs.

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3 Important Boundaries That Every Couple Should Have

Modern problems require modern solutions—especially in relationships.

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Examining the 4 "Apology Languages" and Their Effectiveness

You may know your love language, but do you know your "apology language?"

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The Causes and Effects of Floating Duck Syndrome

The secret to success is not concealing the effort it takes.

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3 Silver Linings That Result From Parentification

Growing up too quickly is undoubtedly hard, but studies show it isn't all bad.

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3 Common Side Effects of Narcissistic Parenting

Having a narcissist for a parent can have long-lasting consequences.

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2 Ways to Overcome Gamophobia, the Fear of Marriage

Marriage can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be terrifying.

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself From Relationship Limerence

Love is like a drug. Here's how to avoid becoming intoxicated by its effects.

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3 Deeper Reasons Behind Your Child's Temper Tantrums

When kids get out of hand, parents need to learn how to read between the lines.

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How to Defend Yourself Against Manipulation

Manipulators are experts at turning the tables, but they can be stopped.

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2 Signs That You Have a Highly Devoted Partner

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5 Ways for Parents to Raise Happier Kids

Children need more than just caregiving and gifts to feel fulfilled.

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3 Ways a Narcissist Will Show Their "Love" to You

Most people love to show love. Narcissists, however, only love themselves.

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3 Ways That Entitlement Can Affect Your Love Life

You shouldn't expect others to fulfill your every need—not even your partner.

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3 Important Takeaways for Parents of "Glass Children"

A healthy child deserves just as much attention as a sick one does.

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2 Ways That Your Language Influences the Way You Think

Our mother tongues can have a powerful impact on the way we see the world.

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4 Ways to Shield Yourself From the Effects of Time Poverty

Time is an invaluable resource. Here's how to make the most of it.

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3 Truths About Sympathy Sex That You Need to Know

Sympathy sex isn't as good for you as it may feel in the moment. Here's why.

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3 Ways That Shadow Work Can Lead You to Enlightenment

The key to a brighter life is accepting the darker parts of yourself.

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3 Pieces of Advice for Those Struggling With 'Emophilia'

Love can be blinding. Here's how to avoid falling too hard and too fast.

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How To Stop Yourself From Self-Sabotaging

To break the cycle of self-sabotage, you need to silence your "inner saboteurs."

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3 Signs That You've Met the One, Just at the Wrong Time

They can be the right person for you, but only if you're ready for them to be.

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3 Ways Parental Stress Can Lead to Infidelity

Parenting involves ups and downs. Don't let the downs take you to low places.

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The Gray Rock Method Can Liberate You From a Narcissist

Nothing disarms a narcissist like indifference.

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The Mandela Effect: How Do Collective False Memories Work?

The mystery of global glitches in memory recording.

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Why the Uncanny Valley Phenomenon Creeps You Out

Here's an explanation behind the unease you feel for the "almost human."

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2 Simple Steps to Raise Your 'Financial Self-Esteem'

To create abundance, you must first create a mindset of abundance.

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6 Ways to Understand Your Fear of Singlehood

Being an adult without a partner is a scary idea to some. But it's fixable.

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23 Questions to Measure Your Obsession With Celebrities

When does celebrity fascination turn into something problematic?

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The Differences Between Superficial and Authentic Curiosity

Seeking out new information is more beneficial than aimlessly consuming it.

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Laughing at the Failures of Others: Normal or Pathological?

Answer these 12 questions to test how bad your schadenfreude really is.

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How to Break Out of the Echo Chamber

Being stuck in a room full of people who agree with you can be dangerous.

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3 Reasons Why Superstitions Work

Superstitions are more than simple rituals; they're a valuable coping method.

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Social Overload: Do You Have Too Many Friends?

How to manage the infinite opportunities for connection with a limited capacity.

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2 Reasons Why All Your Friends Want to Vent to You

Possessing these two qualities turns a mere listener into a trusted confidant.

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2 Mental Health Benefits of 'Silent Walking'

Silent walking isn't just a physical activity; it's a transformative experience.

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Beware of Fake Online Activism, or ‘Slacktivism’

Social media support for real-world causes might do more harm than good.

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3 Reasons People Use Steroids Despite the Risks

Despite mounting health warnings, anabolic steroid use persists. Why?

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