FAMILY & MARRIAGE COUNSELING PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY

» Psychedelic drug use 'does not increase risk for mental health problems'
A new study suggests that the stereotype of LSD users developing psychosis is largely a myth, and that the drug may even have some beneficial properties.

» Assumptions of equality could hinder group decision-making ability
Researchers have demonstrated that group decision-making is affected by equality bias, whereby individuals underestimate or overestimate their own competency at forming judgments.

» The Odd Truth About “Pathological” Lying

Why would someone lie about things that appear inconsequential, or in situations where the truth would seem to do just as well? The truth about what sometimes seems to be senseless, irrational or "pathological" lying is that there's actually a purpose to it, and that purpose is almost always the same.

Tags: character disturbance, communication, relationships

» Do Men Have More Ego Problems than Women?

When you spot a marked sense of entitlement or a drive for superior status in a potential relationship partner, it's a good time to be cautious.

Tags: character disturbance, relationships, self-esteem