By Christof Koch — 2020
A close brush can leave a lasting mental legacy—and may tell us about how the mind functions under extreme conditions.
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This article discusses what cognitive psychology is, the history of this field, and current directions for research.
Compassion gets a lot of attention in positive psychology, and for good reason – it’s a major concern of many religious and philosophical leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis.
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Psychology of compassion is discussed (part 2)
Attention is like a spotlight—whatever it shines on becomes brighter in the mind. This knowledge can help us build compassion, says Paul Gilbert.
Grappling with your thoughts will leave you even more entangled in worry. Use metacognitive strategies to break free.