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Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

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The Golden Age of Psychoanalysis

Rock star-like status was awarded to shrinks in the 1950s.

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Are We What We Buy?

Our identities are, for better or worse, steeped in consumer culture.

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The Psychology of Memory

Creating a "usable past" serves as your psychological fingerprint.

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The Psychology of Home Ownership

There are strong emotions attached to owning one’s home.

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The New and Improved Dad

“The new fatherhood” changed parenting for the better.

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The Biggest Misconception About Happiness

Contrary to popular belief, happiness takes work.

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The Psychology of Consumer Behavior

Research into consumers’ minds is rooted in psychoanalysis.

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How Teachers Change Lives

Many of us are who we are because of an educator.

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How to Avoid a Competitive Life

Success can be defined on one’s own terms.

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Why Do We Still Read Books?

Humans appear to have a primal need for narrative and the written word.

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The Psychology of Teaching

There are powerful emotional reasons explaining why teachers teach.

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Why Are Americans a Not Very Happy Group of People?

The answer may reside in our very way of life.

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Do You Want to Be Rich?

Many Americans not just want to be wealthy but also plan to be.

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Is Love the Cruelest Imposition of All?

American journalist Russell Baker had definite thoughts on love.

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Why Most Americans Believe They Are Middle Class

There is psychological comfort to be found in belonging to the group.

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How to Apply Research From Psychology to Be More Creative

Many of us would like to be more creative. Here are some ways to accomplish that.

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Do You Want to Live to 100?

Our desire to live longer may be more about our fear of dying.

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