Psychology Archives

Super Thinking: Book Overview (Weinberg & McCann)

What is Weinberg and McCann’s Super Thinking about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In their book Super Thinking, Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann argue that mental models–concepts and patterns used to analyze various situations–provide the framework to optimize decisions amidst uncertainty. More generally, they argue that using these models can lead to super thinking, the ability to accurately understand the world. Below is a brief overview of the book.

10+ Books to Change Your Mindset and Improve Your Outlook

7 Ways to Develop the Right Sales Mindset

What role does mindset play in your life? What are the best books to change your mindset and help you cultivate a more positive outlook? Your life outcomes stem from your mindset. This is because your mindset influences your actions (or lack thereof). When your mindset is strong and positive, you make better choices, enjoy healthier relationships, and are resilient in the face of adversity. Here are Shortform’s picks of the best books to change your mindset.

The Pros and Cons of ADHD: Is ADHD a Deficit or a Gift?

What are the pros and cons of ADHD? What positive effects can ADHD have on someone? Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey lists the symptoms of ADHD. Further, the authors state that while there are negative effects of ADHD, there are strengths to it as well. Let’s look at the pros and cons of ADHD below.

Evolutionary Mismatch: How the Tables Have Turned

What is evolutionary mismatch? What are some examples of traits that used to be advantageous, but became the opposite? Evolutionary mismatch is a phenomenon where traits that used to aid survival in the past work to our disadvantage in the present. For example, our brains evolved to support our survival as hunter-gatherers—not our survival in modern life. Here’s why humans are biologically not wired for the demands modern life presents.

How Do You Treat ADHD? Diagnosis, Therapy, & More

How do you treat ADHD? What is the treatment process like? In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explore how to begin treatment for people with ADHD. Treatment comes in all sorts of ways, and it’s important to find the solution that’s right for you. Below we’ll look at the different steps you must take to treat ADHD.

Case Evidence vs. Representative Evidence-Based Decision-Making

The 3 Core Principles of Objective Decision Making

Are you the type of person who makes decisions based on cold facts and evidence? What are some things you should consider when it comes to evidence-based decision-making? Considering evidence when making a decision is important, especially when it comes to high-stakes decisions. However, not all evidence is created equal. Never base your decisions on single-case evidence. Instead, base your decisions on representative evidence: evidence that reflects a large sample of cases. Here’s why you shouldn’t rely on case evidence when making decisions.

Byron Katie: How to Get Over a Bad Experience

How do you get over a bad experience? What can you do to keep your mind from coming back to it over and over again? When something bad happens, many people ruminate over it instead of accepting it, but that only leads to further distress. Instead of dwelling on your misfortune, explore other interpretations of the situation to try and see it from a different angle. Here’s how to get over a bad experience, according to spiritual teacher Byron Katie.

Should You Trust Your Intuition? Not Always

Should you trust your intuition? Is it true that your gut instinct is always right, as the popular adage goes? They say that your gut instinct is always right, but it really depends on what the situation is. In circumstances suited for slow, deliberate thinking, making a decision based on a gut feeling or intuition is usually not a good idea. Here’s how using your intuition can lead you astray.

How Do You Diagnose ADHD? The 2 Necessary Steps

How do you diagnose ADHD? What are the different steps of an ADHD diagnosis? In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explain how you can obtain an ADHD diagnosis if you feel like you have the condition. Two major things you need to do to get diagnosed are to go through testing and rule out other conditions. Continue reading to learn how to get diagnosed with ADHD, if necessary.

Why Men Should Avoid Monogamous Dating Until Their 30s

At what age should you start dating exclusively? Why should men delay monogamous dating until their 30s? According to Richard Cooper, men should avoid dating monogamously in their 20s. Dating exclusively in your 20s is a bad idea because you simply haven’t dated enough women to understand what kind of woman you want for the long term. Here’s why you should steer clear of monogamous dating until your 30s, according to Cooper.