Are You a Psychopath? The term “psychopath” is one you’ve probably heard tossed around in conversation, sometimes flippantly. But what is a psychopath, really, and how can you tell if you fall under this classification? Psychopathy is a personality disorder that is associated with individuals who are very antisocial. They…
What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you certainly know them when they…
Are you arrogant? Do you find yourself exaggerating your self-image almost instinctively? There are several levels of arrogance, much of them having to do with how quick we are to make ourselves look better than we actually are.
When I was in high school, I wanted to be a teacher. I settled on that career choice because I was inspired by my mother and sister, who are both teachers. And I decided that making loads of money would never mean much to me (it still doesn’t). By the…
Therapy Question: Do People Get what they Deserve? Greetings Thriver’s – I’m Dr. Anthony Centore, here for Thriveworks, in Partnership with Theravive. Psychologist Melvin Lerner has spent his career studying the concept of “Justice”. According to his research, we are pre-disposed to believe in a JUST world. It works like…
