This guest article was written by William Laraque who is the Managing Director of the US-International Trade Services.  “The rules of strategy are few and simple. They may be learned in a week. They may be taught by familiar illustrations or a dozen diagrams. But such knowledge will no more teach a man to lead an army like Napoleon than a knowledge of grammar will teach him to write like Gibbon.” ~ Stonewall Jackson Psychology in a battle One of the fascinating aspects of military strategy is human psychology and the vulnerability of the human ego. The psychological >>>

November’s worst research findings lean towards sociopsychology perspectives, covering complex topics such as morals, prejudice, tolerance and fairness. Meanwhile the month’s best research findings include actionable advice for the improvement of happiness and wellbeing from childhood through to old age. THE BEST Couples who have sex weekly are happiest More sex equals more happiness, right? >>>

SHARON D. JOHNSON, PhDDrSharonDJohnson@gmail.comSisters of Sakhu: Does Dream Work Affect Black Women’s Mental Well-... December 27, 2015   Dear Leimert Park Neighbors, Friends, and Angel Donors, There are four (4) days left to the campaign for my independent research project, Sisters of Sakhu, crowdfunding now on Experiment.com through December 30, with a fund goal of $8,800. The project is currently 22% funded with $1,850 in pledges.   I’m writing a final appeal to all of you to consider supporting this research—which will take place in the area—with a contribution to >>>

China’s parliament has passed the country’s first law against domestic violence, tackling an issue often ignored to avoid bringing shame upon the family in traditional Chinese culture. The law prohibits any form of domestic violence, including psychological abuse, and helps streamline the process for obtaining restraining orders. According to the Communist party-run All-China Women’s Federation, about a quarter of all women have suffered violence in their marriage, though only 40,000 to 50,000 complaints are registered each year. Of the cases reported last year, almost 90% involved abuse >>>

It will, no doubt, be a cause for wry amusement that, according to recent research, men’s brains and women’s brains do not differ after all. Any thought of giving someone for Christmas Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, now goes out of the window. But hold on. What has been much less well reported is that, only twenty-four hours after this "latest research" was published, other "research" showed that women’s brains do not deteriorate in old age as fast as men’s brains do. So there seems to be some difference there that muddies the picture quite a bit. Not long before these researches >>>

Louise Camilleri (University of Malta) delivering her presentation at the MSPF’s first session. The Malta Student Psychology Forum (MSPF) launched its first session by discussing the much disputed topic of the age of sexual consent. The session addressed whether the legal age of consent in Malta should be reduced from the age of 18 to 16 following recent talks by experts last spring to reduce the age to provide youngsters with legal protection. The students presented their research on the issue, making reference to the pressurisation of young people into having sex, as well as cognitive >>>

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Many local students recently graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Degrees are bachelor's unless otherwise noted.Graduates include Cassandra A. Morrison, Waterford, master's, educational psychology; Jennifer M. Morrow, Girard, sociology; Marcus S. Mosher, Corry, middle level education; Gisele P. Mosier, Waterford, communication studies; Robert B. Moyer, Erie, individualized studies; Felicia M. Myers, Harborcreek, psychology; Dianntha J. Myers, Edinboro, middle level education; Christopher T. Myers, Erie, individualized studies; Andrew J. Napierkowski, Erie, computer science; Joel >>>

Confetti fluttered from the ceiling, and fans screamed after the Lakers won Game 7 of the 2010 NBA championship. Amid the chaos, Metta World Peace was interviewed on live television, and he made a comment that went viral."My psychiatrist, she really helped me relax a lot, thank you so much," he said. "It's so difficult to play. There's so much emotion going on during the playoffs, and she helped me relax." It was a moment that stood out — an athlete being vulnerable about his mental health during a high-profile event.Join the conversation on Facebook Increasingly, >>>

GREENCASTLE, Ind. — As a new year approaches, many people look forward to a new beginning by making promises to better themselves in various ways in the next 12 months — usually to have those best intentions fade away. One reason to have a more positive attitude now about carrying through on your New Year's resolutions is that the science of how to be happier with your choices has changed a lot.The new field of Positive Psychology has emerged in the last 20 years. Rather than dwelling on people's shortcomings, it focuses on people's strengths and how to build >>>