Contributed by Richard Handler
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Open Book
January 1, 2010
The Age of the Über–Parent
Can science really help us raise better adjusted kids?Can science really help us raise better-adjusted kids? Read more
Open Book
May 1, 2009
The Art of the Practical
The Triumphs and Limits of PsychotherapyFrom Freud to Zoloft, the story of therapy in this country has been the triumph of pragmatism over esoteric theory. Read more
20 Weeks of Happiness
Can a Course in Positive Psychology Change Your Life?If Thomas Jefferson were a psychology graduate student today, he’d probably think of himself as a positive psychologist. It was Jefferson, after all, who... Read more
Open Book
May 1, 2008
The Art of Self-justification
We're all at the mercy of cognitive dissonanceFar from being a relic of Psych 101, the theory of cognitive dissonance may have more relevance in understanding today's world than ever. Read more
Richard Handler
Richard Handler is a radio producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, Canada.