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What's Wrong With the Self in Schizophrenia?

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John Nosta on May 19, 2024 in The Digital Self

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Approaching Conflict With Your Romantic Partner

Holly Parker, Ph.D. on May 17, 2024 in Your Future Self

Do you think conflict with your partner would be dangerous to your bond and must be evaded, or as something that could lead to a deeper awareness and a more connected relationship?

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Left-Handedness and Genetics: New Scientific Insights

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on May 17, 2024 in The Asymmetric Brain

About one out of ten people is left-handed but the reasons why are not well understood. A new study now helps unlock the mystery of left-handedness.

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