

Jon Bernthal
Jan 5, 2023


The Psychology of Evil: The Lucifer Effect in Action
"In The Lucifer Effect, Zimbardo argues that humans are neither good nor evil. Instead, systemic and situational forces shape...
Prof. Philip Zimbardo
Oct 23, 2022


Debilitated by Guilt and / or Shame?
"Some have explained the difference between shame and guilt as follows: When we feel guilt we feel badly about something we did or...
Beverly Engel, LMFT
Jan 19, 2019


O.C.E.A.N. Personality Characteristics in BDSM
Within BDSM, a person is typically in one of three roles: dominant (dom/domme), submissive (sub), or switch. The terms are fairly self...
Journal of Sexual Medicine
Apr 26, 2017


Strangulation: One of the Most Lethal Forms of Domestic Violence
Experts warn that men "who put pressure on a woman's neck" are announcing their capacity to kill. 43% of women murdered and 45% who had...
Melissa Jeltsen
Jan 12, 2017


Shame-Proneness vs. Shame-free Guilt-Proneness in Addiction
"In everyday language, the terms 'shame' and 'guilt' often are used interchangeably to describe emotions that are considered to be...
Ronda L. Dearing, Jeffrey Stuewig
Apr 9, 2016


Envy or Jealousy
"While most people use the words 'jealousy' and 'envy' interchangeably, they're actually two distinct emotions. Jealousy is solicited...
Amanda L. Chan
Feb 29, 2016