Psychotherapists Kelsey Fyffe and Alexa Shank combine their love of pop culture and mental health to create the Psyched Podcast. In addition to analyzing both real and fictional figures from pop culture, they share some of the lesser-known and more bizarre aspects of the field of psychology. Join th…
Season 1 of Psyched is officially wrapped! We are taking the summer off to regroup and recharge, and will be back with more hot psychological takes in the Fall.
We debunk an article claiming 15 Disney princesses suffer from specific mental health disorders. Life lesson: don't trust mental health diagnoses from random internet articles. References https://www.therichest.com/world-entertainment/15-disney-princesses-who-suffer-from-some-kind-of-mental-disorder/
Kelsey explains the five categories of human cannibalism and you might be disturbed to discover that cannibalism is more common than you probably expect. Get ready for an episode on everything from Christian communion to vorarephilia. Promo by The Strange South podcast Listen to them on Apple Podcasts References Clark, J. (2008, August 25). How cannabalism works. Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://people.howstuffworks.com/cannibalism2.htm Dolan, M. (2012, May 6). The gruesome history of eating corpses as medicine. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gruesome-history-of-eating-corpses-as-medicine-82360284/ Dove, L. L. (2016, September 28). There's more to cannibalism than just people eating people. Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://people.howstuffworks.com/different-types-cannibalism.htm Fisher, F. (2008, March 24). Something to chew on. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2008/mar/24/somethingtochewon Lester, D., White, J., & Giordano, B. (2015). Cannibalism. Omega: Journal of Death & Dying, 70(4), 428–435. https://doi.org/10.1177/0030222815573732 Montgomery, S. (2017, January 31). Pass the fava beans: A new book on cannibalism says it's not as rare as we once thought. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/31/books/review/cannibalism-bill-schutt.html Serena, K. (2017, October 12). This cannibal placed an ad to eat someone — and someone said yes. Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/armin-meiwes Uruguayan air force flight 571. (n.d.). Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UruguayanAirForceFlight571 Watts, S. (2018, September 17). Jeffrey Dahmer, Albert Fish and more: Why do some serial killers turn into cannibals? Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/cannibal-serial-killers-jeffrey-dahmer-albert-fish-andrei-chikatilo-psychology-of-cannibalism Whitfield, Jerome T.; et al. (2008). "Mortuary Rites of the South Fore and Kuru". Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 363 (1510): 3721–3724. doi:10.1098/rstb.2008.0074. PMC 2581657. PMID 18849288. Worrall, S. (2016, April 3). After the plane crash—and the cannibalism—a life of hope. National Geographic. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/04/160403-andes-uruguay-rugby-cannibal-plane-crash-canessa-ngbooktalk/
You can't always believe what you see! We'll explore the problematic use of eyewitness testimony in court cases and why we can't consistently trust our memory. References: Chew, S. (n.d.). Myth: eyewitness testimony is the best kind of evidence. Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/teaching/myth-eyewitness-testimony-is-the-best-kind-of-evidence.html Cognitive interview. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_interview Eyewitness testimony. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyewitness_testimony Leading questions: How interviewers influence eyewitness testimonies. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://www.psychologistworld.com/memory/leading-questions-eyewitness-testimony McLeod, S. (2009, December 14). Eyewitness testimony. Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/eyewitness-testimony.html McLeod, S. (2018, February 5). Cognitive interview. Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-interview.html Mojtahedi, D. (2017, July 13). New research reveals how little we can trust eyewitnesses. Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://theconversation.com/new-research-reveals-how-little-we-can-trust-eyewitnesses-67663 Stambor, Z. (2006, April). How reliable is eyewitness testimony? Monitor on Psychology, 37(4). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/apr06/eyewitness
This week we'll tell you about pair of mom and daughter socialites who lived together in isolation for 25 years. We'll explain what factors contributed to the eventual life of squalor and cat collecting that came to be their new normal. References: About Big Edie. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://greygardensonline.com/about-big-edie/ Acocella, J. (2014, December 8). Let it go. The New Yorker. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/12/15/let-go Animal hoarding. (2016, September). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics/animal-hoarding Edith Bouvier Beale biography. (2014, October 23). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://www.biography.com/personality/edith-bouvier-beale Frost, R. (2000). People who hoard animals. Psychiatric Times, 17. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/people-who-hoard-animals/page/0/3 Frost, R. O., Patronek, G., Arluke, A., & Steketee, G. (2015, April 30). The hoarding of animals: An update. Psychiatric Times, 32(4). Retrieved from https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/hoarding-animals-update/page/0/3 Hoarding disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hoarding-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20356056 Krasner J. (2017). Cat Food in Camelot: Animal Hoarding, Reality Media, and Grey Gardens. Journal of Film & Video, 69(1), 44. Maysles, D., Maysles, A., Hovde, E., & Meyer, M. (Directors). (1975). Grey Gardens [Motion picture]. United States: Portrait Films. Olsson, G. (Director). (2017). That summer [Motion picture]. Petrison, L. (2017, September 27). Did the mold at Grey Gardens affect Big Edie and Little Edie Beale? [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://paradigmchange.me/wp/grey-gardens/ Reinisch, A. I. (2008). Understanding the human aspects of animal hoarding. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 49(12), 1211-1214. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583418/ Taylor, T. (2018, May 14). Watch Grey Gardens' Little Edie talking about her cats in lost documentary. Interview. Retrieved from https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/watch-grey-gardens-little-edie-talking-cats-lost-documentary What is hoarding disorder? (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/hoarding-disorder/what-is-hoarding-disorder Wilkinson, J. (n.d.). Inside the infamous NY Grey Gardens and its very historic yard sale. The Daily Mail. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5095053/Inside-infamous-Grey-Gardens-historic-yard-sale.html Wilkinson, S. (2015, July 10). Grey gardens, the story of two fabulous women let down, is one you need to know. Grazia. Retrieved from https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/grey-gardens-real-story/
The brilliant ladies from Behavior Bitches Podcast join us to explain how dating works and why so many of us fall into the trap of dating complete and utter assholes. Want to know how to stop? The Behavior Bitches will explain it to you!
Did you know that Camille Preaker's word carving ritual is a real thing? Kelsey breaks down how the HBO miniseries, Sharp Objects, portrays self-harm and surviving child abuse. References Black, E. B., & Mildred, H. (2018). Characteristics of non‐suicidal self‐injury in women accessing internet help sites. Clinical Psychologist, 22(1), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/cp.12094 HBO. (2018). Sharp Objects. Nicolaou, E. (n.d.). What Exactly Happened In The Creepy Shack In Sharp Objects? Retrieved from https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/07/205763/sharp-objects-cabin-camille-rape-what-happened Walsh, M. (2018, July 23). There's A Reason Behind The Words On Camille's Body In 'Sharp Objects'. Retrieved from https://www.romper.com/p/what-words-does-camille-have-on-her-body-each-sharp-objects-episode-is-named-after-her-scars-9848017 Witt, K., Milner, A., Spittal, M. J., Hetrick, S., Robinson, J., Pirkis, J., & Carter, G. (2019). Population attributable risk of factors associated with the repetition of self-harm behaviour in young people presenting to clinical services: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(1), 5–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-018-1111-6
Why do people create false online identities? Why are some people so susceptible to being catfished? We'll answer these questions and more as we dive into the motivations behind deceptive online relationships. References: Bargh, J. A., McKenna, K. Y. A., & Fitzsimons, G. M. (2002). Can You See the Real Me? Activation and Expression of the “True Self” on the Internet. Journal of Social Issues, 58(1), 33. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1111/1540-4560.00247 Bargh, J. A., & McKenna, K. Y.A. (2004). The internet and social life. Annual Review of Psychology, 55, 573-590. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.55.090902.141922 Bates-Duford, T. (2016, December 23). Catfishing: 12 dangers [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/relationship-corner/2016/12/264/ Campbell, K. (2013, June 24). Catfish and secrets [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201306/catfish-and-secrets?amp Donohoe, A. (n.d.). Catfishing: The devastating impact of being cheated in love online. Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://www.shemazing.net/catfishing-the-devastating-impact-of-being-cheated-in-love-online/ Dunn, M. (105, July 23). Teenager addicted to catfishing reveals secrets of her sinister world. Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/teenager-addicted-to-catfishing-reveals-secrets-of-her-sinister-world/news-story/77caabe0aab1768126211087b9d749e2?pg=1#comments Lapidot-Lefler, N., & Barak, A. (2012). Effects of anonymity, invisibility, and lack of eye-contact on toxic online disinhibition. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(2), 434-443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2011.10.014 Lewis, T. (2016, February 4). The psychology of catfishing. The Buff and Blue. Retrieved from https://www.thebuffandblue.net/ McClellan, D. (2019, October 24). What Is catfishing online: history, meaning, psychology and everything else about catfish scams [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://socialcatfish.com/blog/what-is-catfishing-online-dating/ Murti, A. (2020, February 13). The psychology of catfishing. The Swaddle. Retrieved from https://theswaddle.com/why-do-people-catfish/ Online disinhibition effect. (n.d.). Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onlinedisinhibitioneffect Self-discrepancy theory. (n.d.). Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discrepancy_theory Social information processing (theory). (n.d.). Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialinformationprocessing_(theory) Teens and the psychology behind "catfishing". (2020, August 12). Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://www.sovteens.com/addiction/teens-psychology-behind-catfishing/ Vanman, E. (2018, July 26). It's not about money: we asked catfish why they trick people online. Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://theconversation.com/amp/its-not-about-money-we-asked-catfish-why-they-trick-people-online-100381 Whigham, N. (2018, July 27). 'It's hard to stop the addiction': The reasons why people become catfish. Retrieved April 30, 2020, from https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/its-hard-to-stop-the-addiction-the-reasons-why-people-become-catfish/news-story/9259328a281c24d4d6f6593750c71320
We explore the life of the real individual Frank Meeink, who inspired the film. We also discuss how people like Frank come to experience such extreme hatred that they would get involved as a Neo-Nazi skinhead. References: Abrams, A. (2017, March 9). The psychology of hate [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201703/the-psychology-hate Davies, D. (Host). (2010, August 7). A 'recovering skinhead' on leaving hatred behind [Audio podcast episode]. In Fresh air. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125514655 Ehrlich, H. J. (2009). Hate Crimes and Ethnoviolence : The History, Current Affairs, and Future of Discrimination in America. Routledge. Former Philly skinhead: 'I was a monster [Audio podcast episode]. (2015, July 20). In NewsWorks. Retrieved from https://whyy.org/articles/former-philly-skinhead-i-was-a-monster/ Former skinhead looks back on life of hate [Radio episode]. (2012, August 21). In Here & Now. Retrieved from https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2012/08/21/skinhead-hate-groups Hatred [Blog post]. (2019, May 13). Retrieved from https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/hatred Lockhardt, C. T. (2010). Psychology of Hate. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Meeink, F., & Roy, J. M. (2010). Autobiography of a recovering skinhead. Hawthorne Books. Michener, W. (2012). The Individual Psychology of Group Hate. Journal of Hate Studies, 10(1), 15–48. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.33972/jhs.112 Rapgay, L. (2018, March 31). The psychology of hate [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-fear-and-hate/201803/the-psychology-hate Williams, C. (2019, July 6). Racial discrimination is the legacy south Philly can't seem to outgrow. City Life. Retrieved from https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/07/06/racial-discrimination-in-south-philly/
Kelsey explains why ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is such a radical idea for therapy, and tries not to sob as she discusses her deep and abiding love for it. She also pays tribute to her mentor, Dr. Norwood, who taught her about this therapy in school and is responsbile for her obnoxious devotion to 3rd wave CBT. References Hayes, S. C. (2017, December 7). Kissing the Banana Trunk: Will You Commit and Act in the Fight Against Ebola? Retrieved from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kissing-the-banana-trunk-b5839680 Wakefield, S., Roebuck, S., & Boyden, P. (2018). The evidence base of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in psychosis: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, 1–13. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.07.001
What happens when psychopaths have their own children? Are they psychopaths too? We dive into these questions as we revioew the 2009 Australian horror movie and the sinister father/daughter relationship that leads to unthinkable acts of violence. References: Byrne, S. (Director). (2009). The loved ones [Motion picture]. Australia: Madman Films. Hagerty, B. B. (2017). When Your Child Is a Psychopath. Atlantic, 319(5), 78. Leedom, L. J., Bass, A., & Almas, L. H. (2013). The Problem of Parental Psychopathy. Journal of Child Custody, 10(2), 154–184. https://doi.org/10.1080/15379418.2013.796268 Lindberg, N., Oshukova, S., Miettunen, J., & Kaltiala-Heino, R. (2016). Do seriously offending girls differ from their age- and offence type-matched male counterparts on psychopathic traits or psychopathy-related background variables? Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 10, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-016-0128-1 Repo-Tiihonen, E., Tiihonen, J., Lindberg, N., Weizmann-Henelius, G., Putkonen, H., & Häkkänen, H. (2010). The intergenerational cycle of criminality--association with psychopathy. Journal Of Forensic Sciences, 55(1), 116–120. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01208.x
We explore the industry of reborn dolls and how they can be used for mental health. We'll also look into why people are so divisive over whether they are creepy or cute. References: Caballar, R. D. (2019, November 6). What is the uncanny valley? Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/what-is-the-uncanny-valley Cote, J. B. (2016, September 29). How 'reborn dolls' really can help us cope with miscarriage & infant loss. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://thestir.cafemom.com/pregnancy/200832/howreborndollsreallycan Croxton, K. (2018, May 20). For those in need, therapy dolls provide a sense of control. The Times News.com. Retrieved from https://www.thetimesnews.com/entertainmentlife/20180520/for-those-in-need-therapy-dolls-provide-sense-of-control Dunne, C. (2015, January 12). Meet the women who treat their "reborn" dolls like real children. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://www.fastcompany.com/3040525/meet-the-women-who-treat-their-reborn-dolls-like-real-children Grabianowski, E. (n.d.). How the uncanny valley works. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/uncanny-valley.htm#pt3 Hillin, T. (2016, August 3). Inside the world of grown women who play with eerily lifelike 'reborn dolls'. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://splinternews.com/inside-the-world-of-grown-women-who-play-with-eerily-li-1793860842 Hitt, T. (2017, March 9). Across the uncanny valley: Boston's reborn babies. The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved from https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/3/9/uncanny-valley-reborn-babies/ Lay, S. (2015, November 13). Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/13/robots-human-uncanny-valley The neurology of the uncanny valley. (2018, January 13). Cosmos. Retrieved from https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/the-neurology-of-the-uncanny-valley Nield, D. (2019, July 7). Here's what happens in your brain when you're creeped out by certain robots. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-found-which-spot-in-the-brain-triggers-the-uncanny-valley-effect Saltz, G. (2008, October 1). Fake babies ease women's anxiety, sadness. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://www.today.com/health/fake-babies-ease-womens-anxiety-sadness-wbna26974105 Uncanny valley. (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley Zander, M. (2016, June 28). Reborn pregnancies are a real thing, and they're kind of heartbreaking. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1123485/reborn-pregnancies/
We explore the real story of Anneliese Michel that inspired the 2005 movie. We'll look at the possibility of possesion as well as other answers for what could have happened to her. References: References Clancy, M. J., Clarke, M. C., Connor, D. J., Cannon, M., & Cotter, D. R. (2014). The prevalence of psychosis in epilepsy; a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry, 14(75). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3995617/#_ffnsectitle Devinsky, O., & Lai, G. (2008). Spirituality and religion in Epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior, 12(4), 636-643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2007.11.011 The epilepsies and seizures: Hope through research. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2020, from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Hope-Through-Research/Epilepsies-and-Seizures-Hope-Through Epilepsy and sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2020, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/epilepsy-and-sleep The exorcism of Anneliese Michel [Blog post]. (2014, April 30). Retrieved from https://certainlycomment.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel-modern-and-alternative-explanations/ How do you get hallucinations from epilepsy? [Online forum post]. (2019, July 13). Retrieved from Web MD website: https://www.webmd.com/brain/qa/how-do-you-get-hallucinations-from-epilepsy Karter, J. (2016, August 24). Epilepsy drugs can induce psychosis in some patients, study finds. Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://www.madinamerica.com/2016/08/epilepsy-drugs-can-induce-psychosis-in-some-patients-study-finds/ Layton, J. (2005, September 8). How exorcism works. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/exorcism3.htm Osborne, S. (2017, August 23). Haunting photos show 'possessed' girl who died after being exorcised. Retrieved February 28, 2020, from https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/845147/Anneliese-Michel-exorcism-photos-possessed-german-girl-died-exorcism-emily-rose Paoletti, G. (2017, October 12). Anneliese Michel and the shocking images from the exorcism of the real Emily Rose. Phantom smells may be a sign of trouble. (2018, July 10). Retrieved February 28, 2020, from https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/phantom-smells-may-be-sign-trouble-n890271 Real Anneliese Michel 6 demons [Video file]. (2013, July 15). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/-4xiT67GrbY Semedo, D. (2016, August 12). Anti-seizure therapies for Epilepsy patients may induce psychotic disorders, study finds. Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://epilepsynewstoday.com/2016/08/12/psychotic-disorders-drugs-designed-combat-effects-epilepsy/ The tragic story behind the exorcism of Emily Rose [Blog post]. (2015, June 27). Retrieved from Sword and Scale website: https://www.swordandscale.com/the-tragic-story-behind-the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/ Vega, J. (2020, February 7). When paralysis occurs after a seizure. Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-postictal-paralysis-3146162
Kelsey explains the questionable science behind using ketamine for treatment resistant depression. Spoiler alert: don't trust drugs that sound like miracle cures. References: CHAN, L. F., EU, C. L., SOH, S. Y., MANIAM, T., SHAHIDII KADIR, Z., CHONG, B. T. W., LOO, J. L., SHARIP, S., WONG, V. C. W., LOO, T. H., NG, Y. P., & KAHN, D. A. (2018). Is Ketamine the Future Clozapine for Depression? A Case Series and Literature Review on Maintenance Ketamine in Treatment-resistant Depression With Suicidal Behavior. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 24(4), 279–291. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRA.0000000000000316 Rodriguez, C. I., Kegeles, L. S., Levinson, A., Feng, T., Marcus, S. M., Vermes, D., Flood, P., & Simpson, H. B. (2013). Randomized controlled crossover trial of ketamine in obsessive-compulsive disorder: proof-of-concept. Neuropsychopharmacology: Official Publication Of The American College Of Neuropsychopharmacology, 38(12), 2475–2483. https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2013.150 Corriger A, & Pickering G. (2019). Ketamine and depression: a narrative review. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 3051. Chen, J. (2019, March 21). How New Ketamine Drug Helps with Depression. Retrieved from https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/ketamine-depression/ Meisner, R. C. (2019, May 20). Ketamine for major depression: New tool, new questions. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketamine-for-major-depression-new-tool-new-questions-2019052216673
Part 2 of the Marilyn Monroe miniseries! We finish up the psychological dissection of Marilyn's life by discussing her seriously impressive drug abuse and speculating about the mysterious diagnosis her infamous psychiatrist, Dr. Greenson, gave her toward the later years of her life. References Lathan S. R. (2009). Celebrities and substance abuse. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 22(4), 339–341. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2009.11928552 Neilstark. (2020, February 3). Borderline Personality Disorder or paranoid schizophrenia: is it different than. Retrieved from https://uberant.com/article/689069-borderline-personality-disorder-or-paranoid-schizophrenia-is-it-different-than-/ TARABORRELLI, J. R. A. N. D. Y. (2018). Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe. Place of publication not identified: PAN Books.
Yoko Ono's name has become synonymous with the downfall of the Beatles. We examine why the world continues to blame her and how various women continue to be compared to her. References: Break-up of the Beatles. (n.d.). Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-upofthe_Beatles Byrne, K. (2019, January 9). Why has Meghan Markle been cast as the Yoko Ono of our times? Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://amp.independent.ie/style/voices/why-has-meghan-markle-been-cast-as-the-yoko-ono-of-our-times-37693053.html Chappet, M.-C. (2020, January 9). Harry and Meghan's drastic decision was inevitable, but should we support it or begrudge them? Glamour. Retrieved from https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghan-stepping-down-was-inevitable Chuba, K. (2018, January 11). Rose McGowan: Don't blame Asia Argento, others for Anthony Bourdain's death. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/rose-mcgowan-asia-argento-anthony-bourdain-blame-for-death-1202840700/ Elsergany, L. (n.d.). The Yoko effect- How women are blamed for men's downfall (opinion). Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://www.smple.world/home/2018/10/16/blame-it-on-the-alcohol-and-ariana-how-women-are-blamed-for-mens-downfall Fullerton, A. (n.d.). The internet blamed Ariana Grande for Mac's death. The Xaverian. Retrieved from https://www.xaverian.ca/articles/2018/9/25/the-internet-blamed-ariana-grande-for-macs-death Giles, J. (2014, April 7). Courtney Love: 'I don't think the Yoko comparison is fair'. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://ultimateclassicrock.com/courtney-love-yoko-ono/ Hunt, M. E. (n.d.). Eve's legacy: Burden of blame. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://www.medialit.org/reading-room/eves-legacy-burden-blame Julian, C. (2018, September 18). Ariana Grande and the 'Yoko Ono phenomenon'. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://controlforever.com/read/the-yoko-ono-phenomenon-ariana-grande-is-the-latest-victim/ Kizmya, K. (2018, September 11). The Yoko effect [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.kimkizyma.com/blog/2018/9/11/yoko-effect?format=amp Rankaduwa, S. (2020, January 16). The British royal family has more to lose than Harry and Meghan do. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sandirankaduwa/meghan-markle-prince-harry-megxit-leaving-royal-family Reynolds, T. (2019, June 15). It's easier to blame men than to see men as victims. Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://malepsychology.org.uk/2019/06/15/its-easier-to-blame-men-than-to-see-men-as-victims/ Scott, C. (2018, September 20). Why do we blame Yoko? The Michigan Daily. Retrieved from https://www.michigandaily.com/section/arts/why-do-we-blame-yoko Somarriba, M. R. (2016, May 11). Why are we so quick to blame women when their husbands behave badly? Verily Magazine. Retrieved from https://verilymag.com/2016/05/sexual-assault-infidelity-celebrity-beyonce-lemonade-bill-cosby-blaming-women Strauss, N. (1994, June 2). Kurt Cobain's downward spiral: The last days of Nirvana's leader. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kurt-cobains-downward-spiral-the-last-days-of-nirvanas-leader-99797/
Part 1 of a 2 part series on Marilyn Monroe. We discuss why repeatedly abandoning your children is not a recommended parenting tactic, and talk about how attachment theory may explain why Marilyn was so unlucky in love and friendships. References TARABORRELLI, J. R. A. N. D. Y. (2018). Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe. Place of publication not identified: PAN Books. Bond, A. H. (2013). Marilyn Monroe: on the couch: inside the mind and life of Marilyn Monroe. Baltimore, MD: Bancroft Press. A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research: R. Chris Fraley. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2020, from http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htm Miranda, M., Molla, E., & Tadros, E. (2019). Implications of Foster Care on Attachment: A Literature Review. Family Journal, 27(4), 394–403. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480719833407
What do psychadelic drugs and near-death-experiences have in common? We share the neuropsychological research on what may happen in your brain during near-death-experiences and ways scientists are simulating these events for further study. References: AWARE study initial results are published. (2017, July 18). Retrieved February 23, 2020, from International Association for Near Death Studies, Inc. website: https://iands.org/news/news/front-page-news/ 1060-aware-study-initial-results-are-published.html Cant, R., Cooper, S., Chung, C., & O, C. M. (2012). The divided self: Near death experiences of resuscitated patients – A review of literature. International Emergency Nursing, 20(2), 88–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2011.05.005 George G. Ritchie. (n.d.). Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeorgeG.Ritchie Lichfield, G. (2015, April). The science of near-death experiences. The Atlantic. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/ 2015/04/the-science-of-near-death-experiences/386231/ Potent psychedelic DMT mimics near-death experience in the brain. (2018, August 14). Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://www.eurekalert.org/ pub_releases/2018-08/icl-ppd081418.php Raymond Moody. (n.d.). Retrieved February 23, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Moody Timmermann, C., Roseman, L., Williams, L., Erritzoe, D., Martial, C., Cassol, H., … Carhart-Harris, R. (2018). DMT Models the Near-Death Experience. Frontiers in Psychology, N.PAG. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edb&AN=131243230&site=eds-live
We delve into the dark truth behind the famous singer and actress' life in the public eye. References: Barbiturate. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbiturate Barbiturate. (2019, July 19). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/science/barbiturate Bertram, C. (2019, May 24). Judy Garland was put on a strict diet and encouraged to take "pep pills" while filming 'The Wizard of Oz'. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.biography.com/news/judy-garland-pills-diet-wizard-of-oz Bertram, C. (2019, September 25). Judy Garland's personal life was a search for happiness she often portrayed onscreen. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.biography.com/news/judy-garland-personal-life-struggles-husbands Blakemore, E. (2018, March 1). Golden age Hollywood had a dirty little secret: drugs. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.history.com/news/judy-garland-barbiturates-hollywood-studio-drugs Buck, S. (2016, December 22). Old Hollywood forced its first stars to work long hours and take amphetamines in exchange for fame. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://timeline.com/hollywood-drugs-1930s-6b27a1404552 The effects of mixing alcohol with amphetamines. (2019, February 13). Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.recoveryfirst.org/alcohol-abuse/mixing-with-amphetamines/ Judy Garland. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland Judy Garland: A biography [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aUryonHTCw&feature=youtu.be Market, H. (2019, June 21). The day Judy Garland's star burned out. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-day-judy-garlands-star-burned-outMethOIDE. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://methoide.fcm.arizona.edu/infocenter/index.cfm?stid=164 Molony, J. (2015, June 1). Judy Garland: the diva, the drugs and the damage. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/judy-garland-the-diva-the-drugs-and-the-damage-31264687.html Nicolaou, E. (2020, January 28). What made Judy Garland's life so tragic. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/09/8455229/judy-garland-actress-true-story-life-death Nolasco, S. (2019, December 19). Judy Garland's ex-lover John Meyer recalls the star's final tumultuous months. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/judy-garland-ex-lover-john-meyer-recalls-star-final-months O'Neill, K. (2019, October 3). Judy Garland was penniless, virtually homeless and making $100 a night singing in bars. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/judy-garland-penniless-virtually-homeless-20320960 Rasmussen, N. (2008). America's first amphetamine epidemic 1929–1971. American Journal of Public Health, 98(6), 974-985. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2007.110593 LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2012-. Amphetamines. [Updated 2016 Apr 8]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548941/
How did the term Bedlam come to be used to describe a scene of madness and chaos? We dive into the history of Bethlem Hospital and it's transformation in Bedlam. We'll discuss how the the first lunatic asylum in Europe eventually became synonymous with uproar and pandemonium. References: Bethlem Royal Hospital. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BethlemRoyalHospital Bethlem Royal Hospital. (2017, March 6). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from http://www.asylumprojects.org/index.php/BethlemRoyalHospital Casale, S. (2016, March 18). Bedlam: The horrors of London's most notorious insane asylum. Huffington Post. Retrieved from https://m.huffpost.com/us/ entry/9499118/amp?guccounter=1 From Bethlehem to Bedlam - England's first mental institution. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://historicengland.org.uk/research/ inclusive-heritage/disability-history/1050-1485/from-bethlehem-to-bedlam/ Humorism. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Humorism Jane, C. (2014, October 24). A history of Bedlam, the world's most notorious asylum [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.danceshistoricalmiscellany.com/history-bedlam-worlds-notoriousasylum/ Ruggeri, A. (2016, December 15). How Bedlam became 'a palace for lunatics'. Retrieved January 28, 2020, from http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/ 20161213-how-bedlam-became-a-palace-for-lunatics Tillotson, S. (Producer). (2016, March 17). Bedlam. In our time. Podcast retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0739rfg Tom o' Bedlam. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Tomo%27Bedlam Waller, M. (2008, August 12). Bedlam: The brutal truth. Mail Online. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-1042885/ Bedlam-brutal-truth.html Wax, A. (2016). The disturbing history of Bedlam: The world's most notorious insane asylum [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/ 04/28/the-disturbing-history-of-bedlam-the-worlds-most-notorious-insane asylum/ What is Bedlam? The hospital that defined madness. (2019). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://the-line-up.com/insane-asylum-bedlam
Kelsey discusses the tragic and bizarre story of Aaron Hernandez, crticizes the new docuseries about his life, and reviews the theory that the brain condition, CTE, can turn you into a murderous rage zombie. Promo for Stat! Podcast References: Aaron Hernandez hid secrets behind his smile. (2018, October 13). The Boston Globe. Retrieved from https://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/gladiator/ bristol/ Aaron Hernandez suicide due to CTE, not seuxality ... Jose Baez rips Netflix doc. (2020, january 20). Retrieved February 9, 2020, from TMZ website: https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/20/ aaron-hernandez-attorney-jose-baez-suicide-cte-not-sexuality-gay/ Breer, A. (2014, February 19). Aaron Hernandez's NFL entry: What did scouts know back then? Retrieved February 9, 2020, from http://www.nfl.com/news/story/ 0ap2000000326445/article/ aaron-hernandezs-nfl-entry-what-did-scouts-know-back-then CTE Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2020, from https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE Fesharaki-Zadeh, A. (2019). Clinical Characteristics of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Psychiatric Times, 36(8), 21–22. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=ccm&AN=137994387&site=eds-live Kilgore, A. (2017, November 9). hernandez suffer from most severe CTE ever found in a person his age. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/ aaron-hernandez-suffered-from-most-severe-cte-ever-found-in-a-person-his-age/ 2017/11/09/fa7cd204-c57b-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html Levenson, E. (2018, October 31). 9 fascinating lines from Aaron Hernandez's brother's new book. Retrieved February 9, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/ 2018/10/31/us/aaron-hernandez-brother-book/index.html 111 N.F.L. Brains. All but one had CTE. (2017, July 25). The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/07/25/sports/football/nfl-cte.html?mtrref=undefined&gwh=7623254DE4E4ABCB85432573284BB02D&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALL Powell, M. (2019, October 30). A lineman became a doctor, but dementia made him retire. He's only 42. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/28/sports/football/tackle-football-cte.html Randolph, C. (2018). Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is not a real disease. Archives Of Clinical Neuropsychology: The Official Journal Of The National Academy Of Neuropsychologists, 33(5), 644–648. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acy063
Along with our guest Karen Wickiam from the STAT! podcast, we discuss the nature of pseudoseizures and what causes them. Karen, a retired ER nurse also shares several case examples from patients she treated at the hospital. References: Saher Hoda Kamil, Mustafa Qureshi, & Rikinkumar S. Patel. (2019). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES): A Case Report and Literature Review. Behavioral Sciences, (2), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs9020015 Miller L, Archer RL, Kapoor N. Conversion Disorder: Early Diagnosis and Personalized Therapy Plan Is the Key. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. January 2020:1-4. doi:10.1155/2020/1967581. Carlson, R. H., Jr, & Caplan, J. P. (2011). Pseudolabor born out of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a case report of multisymptom conversion disorder. Psychosomatics, 52(5), 455–458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psym.2011.01.017
We explore the personality quirks of everyone's favorite particle physicist. References: Bath, D. (2018, December 18). Big Bang Theory: 20 things wrong with Sheldon we all choose to ignore. Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://screenrant.com/big-bang-theory-sheldon-things-wrong-fans-ignore/ The Big Bang Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://bigbangtheory.fandom.com/wiki/Category:TheBigBang_Theory The Big Bang Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://www.quotes.net/mquote/885439 Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conditionscomorbidtoautismspectrumdisorders#Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsivepersonality_disorder Diagnostic criteria for 301.4 Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://behavenet.com/diagnostic-criteria-3014-obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder Dumaraog, A. (2018, November 3). Big Bang Theory: Why Sheldon stopped knocking three times. Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://screenrant.com/big-bang-theory-sheldon-stop-knocking-three-times/ Fowle, K. (2016, January 14). A heartfelt episode of The Big Bang Theory sees Sheldon reckoning with his actions. Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://tv.avclub.com/a-heartfelt-episode-of-the-big-bang-theory-sees-sheldon-1798186228 Gillberg and, C., & Billstedt, E. (2000). Autism and Asperger syndrome: coexistence with other clinical disorders. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 102(5), 321–330. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1034/j.1600-0447.2000.102005321.x Harold, S. (2018, June 20). Personality disorders 101: Obsessive-compulsive pd [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://sineadaharold.blog/2018/06/20/personality-disorders-101-ocpd/ Lorre, C., & Prady, B. (Producers). (n.d.). The big bang theory [Television program]. CBS. Netzer, L. (n.d.). The problem with Sheldon Cooper and the "cute Autism". Retrieved February 2, 2020, from http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/problem-sheldon-cooper-and-cute-autism-387783#ixzz6Cokgj314 Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsivepersonalitydisorder Park, E. (2019, October 28). The Cooper theorem: Career development of Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory [Blog post]. Retrieved from CCPA career counsellors chapter website: http://ccpacdchapter.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-cooper-theorem-career-development.html Personality disorders: The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper. (2016, June 3). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://reelrundown.com/tv/Sheldon-Cooper-PDs Sheldon Cooper. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from The Big Bang Theory Fan Site: https://the-big-bang-theory.com/characters.Sheldon/ What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism? (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm-5
Are people willing to compromise their values and blindly obey authority figures given the right circumstances? Stanley Milgram certainly believed so. We'll examine this classic psychological experiment and present some ways it this hypothesis could be flawed. References: Cherry, K. (2019, September 16). Milgram's experiments and the perils of obedience. Retrieved January 10, 2020, from https://www.verywellmind.com/ the-milgram-obedience-experiment-2795243 McLeod, S. A. (2017, Feb 05). The Milgram shock experiment. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html Milgram experiment. (n.d.). Retrieved January 10, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgramexperiment#Criticalreception Romm, C. (2015, January 8). Rethinking one of psychology's most infamous experiments. The Atlantic. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/ health/archive/2015/01/rethinking-one-of-psychologys-most-infamous experiments/384913/
It's hard to comprehend that there are parents who intentionally make their children sick. We'll examine one of the most notorious cases of Munchausen by Proxy that eventually escalated to murder. References: Baron Munchausen. (n.d.). Retrieved January 26, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen Kahan, B., & Yorker, B. C. (1991). Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Clinical Review and Legal Issues. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 9(1), 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2370090109 Kettler, S. (2019, April 4). The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother. Retrieved January 26, 2020, from https://www.biography.com/news/ gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder Rogers, R. (2004). Diagnostic, Explanatory, and Detection Models of Munchausen by Proxy: Extrapolations from Malingering and Deception. Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 28(2), 225–238. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=eric&AN=EJ731568&site=eds-live Rossi, A. (Producer), & Carr, E. L. (Director). (2017). Mommy dead and dearest [Motion picture]. USA: HBO. Unal, E. O., Unal, V., Gul, A., Celtek, M., Dıken, B., & Balcıoglu, İ. (2017). A serial Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 39(5), 671-674. https://doi.org/10.4103/ 0253-7176.217017 Yates, G. g. peter. yates@gmail. co., & Bass, C. christopher. bass@oxfordhealth. nhs. u. (2017). The perpetrators of medical child abuse (Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy) – A systematic review of 796 cases. Child Abuse & Neglect, 72, 45–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.07.008
What if you could remember all the details of every day of your life? We discuss highly superior autobiographical memory and the effects that the ability to remember everything has on these extraordinary individuals. References: Parker, E. S., Cahill, L., & McGaugh, J. L. (2006). A case of unusual autobiographical remembering. Neurocase, 12(1), 35–49. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=mdc&AN=16517514&site=eds-live Lawrence Patihis, Steven J. Frenda, Aurora K. R. LePort, Nicole Petersen, Rebecca M. Nichols, Craig E. L. Stark, … Elizabeth F. Loftus. (2013). False memories in highly superior autobiographical memory individuals. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(52), 20947. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.23761836&site=eds-live Sayar, F. (2018). A review of highly superior autobiographical memory. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal, 40(4), 479–482. https://doi.org/10.7197/223.vi.486834 Macmillan, A. (2017, December 8). The downside of having an almost perfect memory. Time. Retrieved from https://time.com/5045521/ highly-superior-autobiographical-memory-hsam/
What if you were stranded alone on a deserted island? How would you survive? We'll explore what made Chuck Noland particularly equipped for withstanding his 4 years of solitude. References: Analemma. In The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analemma Analemma. (n.d.). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Analemma Bhargav, M. (2016, May 29). "Cast Away,"- The psychological perspective [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://madhavbhargav.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/ cast-away-the-psychological-perspective/ Jose, N. (2018, November 13). 'Cast Away,' explained. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.thecinemaholic.com/cast-away-ending/ The Martian and Cast Away: Separated at birth. (2015, October 29). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.shrinktank.com/ the-martian-and-cast-away-separated-at-birth/ McAndrew, F. T. (2016, November 12). The perils of social isolation [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201611/ the-perils-social-isolation Psychological concepts in Cast Away [Blog post]. (2013, February 25). Retrieved from https://srfoster1994.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/ psychological-concepts-in-cast-away/ Psychology seen in cast away [Blog post]. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dalton's Blog: http://daltonhudgins.blogspot.com/2012/02/psychology-seen-in-cast-away.html Robinson, S. (2019, February 3). Isolation has profound effects on the human body and brain. Here's what happens. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.sciencealert.com/ isolation-has-profound-effects-on-the-human-body-and-brain-here-s-what-happens Triarchic theory of intelligence. (n.d.). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarchictheoryof_intelligence Triarchic theory of intelligence. (n.d.). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2104/ Intelligence-TRIARCHIC-THEORY-INTELLIGENCE.h Unusual ways the lonely cope. (2007, December 20). Newsweek. Retrieved from https://www.newsweek.com/unusual-ways-lonely-cope-94433 Van Dam, J. (2016, January 8). What is the specific psychological mental breakdown when Tom Hank's character in Cast Away talks to the volleyball? [Online forum post]. Retrieved from Quora website: https://www.quora.com/ What-is-the-specific-psychological-mental-breakdown-when-Tom-Hanks-character-in-C ast-Away-talks-to-the-volleyball Vinney, C. (2019, January 9). Understanding the triarchic theory of intelligence. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.thoughtco.com/ triarchic-theory-of-intelligence-4172497
It's hard for most people to comprehend why someone would murder their entire family. We'll examine the driving factors behind why these terrible tragedies occur. References: Characteristics of 4 types of family murders. (2018, August 8). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/news/2013/08/14/characteristics-of-4-types-of-family-murderers/58475.html Collins, K. (2016, August 16). Study: Family killers are usually men and fit one of four distinct profiles. Wired. Retrieved from https://www.wired.co.uk/article/family-killers Dickson, E. (2019, March 6). What drives a man to kill his own family? Inside the psychology of family annihilators. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/chris-watts-family-murder-colorado-why-803957/amp/ Familicide. (n.d.). Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familicide Fleming, K. (2012). The female family annihilator, restructuring traditional typologies: An exploratory study (Doctoral dissertation, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada). Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5ecc/d165799908627c74681df87a1fa8e74e0b85.pdf Guy, F. (2019). Family annihilation: The crimes and psychology of familicide. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://www.crimetraveller.org/2019/05/family-annihilation-crimes-psychology-familicide/amp/ Holmes, G. (2017, March 21). The anatomy of a family murder-the patterns and warning signs. Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/anatomy-of-family-murder-killing-spree-home-invasion-a7639966.html?amp Poteyeva, M., & Leigey, M. (2018). An examination of the mental health and negative life events of women who killed their children. Social Sciences, 7(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci7090168 Shapiro, E. (2019, February 27). When people kill close relatives: Explaining 'family annihilators'. Retrieved January 3, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/people-kill-close-relatives-explaining-family-annihilators/story?id=57305463 Skipp, C. (2010, february 10). Inside the mind of family annihilators. Newsweek. Retrieved from https://www.newsweek.com/inside-mind-family-annihilators-75225?amp=1
Despite his dangerous behavior, Joe Goldberg is still everyone's favorite cunning creep. We'll look at what makes this murderous man from the Netflix series "You" so irresistible and why some people are primed to become stalkers. References Jennifer E. Storey, Stephen D. Hart, J. Reid Meloy, & James A. Reavis. (2009). Psychopathy and Stalking. Law and Human Behavior, 33(3), 237. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10979-008-9149-5 Nobles, M. R., Cramer, R. J., Zottola, S. A., Desmarais, S. L., Gemberling, T. M., Holley, S. R., & Wright, S. (2018). Prevalence rates, reporting, and psychosocial correlates of stalking victimization: results from a three-sample cross-sectional study. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology, 53(11), 1253–1263. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-018-1557-3 Racine, C., & Billick, S. (2014). Classification Systems for Stalking Behavior. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 59(1), 250–254. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12262 Barry Rosenfeld. (2003). Recidivism in Stalking and Obsessional Harassment. Law and Human Behavior, 27(3), 251. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.1394411&site=eds-live Ryan, K., Weikel, K., & Sprechini, G. (2008). Gender Differences in Narcissism and Courtship Violence in Dating Couples. Sex Roles, 58(11–12), 802–813. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-008-9403-9 Sansone RA, & Sansone LA. (2010). Fatal attraction syndrome: stalking behavior and borderline personality. Psychiatry (1550-5952), 7(5), 42–45. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=ccm&AN=105213903&site=eds-live
We explore the history of various episodes of dance mania, along with characteristic behaviors and possible causes of the bizarre hysteria. References About the Tarantella [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://houstonpbs.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/3459b331-c720-41c9-afe4-00e6d6a5034c/about-the-tarantella/ Bartholomew, R. E. (2001). Little green men, meowing nuns and head-hunting panics: a study of mass psychogenic illness and social delusion. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. Calabrese, A. (2015, October 26). The tarantual-possesed women who could only be cured by dance. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved from https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-tarantula-possessed-women-who-could-only-be-cured-by-dance Tarantella: listen to the dance of the spider's bite [Blog post]. (2014, November 4). Retrieved from http://blog.wellcomelibrary.org/2014/04/tarantella-listen-to-the-dance-of-the-spiders-bite/ Waller, J. (2009). A forgotten plague: making sense of dancing mania. The Lancet, 373, 624-625. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60386-X Waller, J. (2018, July 5). Keep on moving: the bizarre dance epidemic of summer 1518. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/jul/05/bizarre-dance-epidemic-of-summer-1518-strasbourg
We'll look at what led to Britney's infamous 2007 "nervous breakdown" and why it has become so memorable in pop culture. References: American Psychological Association. (2000, July 2). Americans are more willing to admit to having mental health problems now compared with 40 years ago, according to new study [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2000/07/mental-health Berman, J., & Lovett, E. (2012, February 3). Britney Spears' ex, Jason Alexander, reflects on 55-hour marriage: 'I was in love'. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://Britney Spears' Ex, Jason Alexander, Reflects on 55-Hour Marriage: 'I Was in Love' Black, N. (n.d.). Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake: A complete history. New Idea. Retrieved from https://www.newidea.com.au/britney-spears-and-justin-timberlake Carey, B. (2010, May 31). On the verge of 'vital exhaustion'? New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/health/01mind.html Grohol, J. M. (2018, July 8). What is a nervous breakdown? [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-is-a-nervous-breakdown/ Jones, I. (2019, January 3). Britney Spears's 55-hour husband wishes he hadn't been a "Nice guy". In Style. Retrieved from https://www.instyle.com/news/tbt-britney-spears-jason-alexander Kerr, M. (2019, September 6). Justin Timberlake wrote 'Cry Me A River' two hours after he and Britney Spears broke up. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/justin-timberlake-cry-me-a-river-britney-spears-broke-up.html/ Lawlis, F. (2008, August 14). The mental breakdown and the sleep cure [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/redefining-stress/200808/the-mental-breakdown-and-the-sleep-cure Nowak, L. (2018, November 16). A psychotic break vs. a mental breakdown: comparing symptoms and treatment options. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://A Psychotic Break vs. a Mental Breakdown: Comparing Symptoms and Treatment Options Ralphy, K. (2019, November 5). Britney Soears breaking point UK documentary [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8T695AvShw Recognizing an emotional breakdown. (2017, November 15). Retrieved January 5, 2020, from https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/recognizing-emotional-breakdown/ Reports: Britney's son fell from high chair. (2006, April 13). Retrieved January 5, 2020, from https://www.foxnews.com/story/reports-britneys-son-fell-from-high-chair Sergeant, J. (2007, January 20). Britney ditches her panties, raises eyebrows. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-spears/britney-ditches-her-panties-raises-eyebrows-idUKN3022873920061201 Vineyard, J. (2005, April 12). It's official: Britney's pregnant. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://www.mtv.com/news/1500021/its-official-britneys-pregnant/ Vineyard, J. (2005, September 15). Britney Spears give birth to a baby boy. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://www.mtv.com/news/1500021/its-official-britneys-pregnant/ Vineyard, J. (2008, January 4). Britney Spears' downward spiral: A timeline of tumult. Retrieved January 5, 2020, from http://www.mtv.com/news/1579025/britney-spears-downward-spiral-a-timeline-of-tumult/ What are the signs of a nervous breakdown? (n.d.). Retrieved January 5, 2020, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321018.php#takeaway
We'll look into what conditions are typically present for this traumatic bond to occur. References Bohren, A. (2018, July 10). Stockholm Syndrome: A complete guide to this curious syndrome. Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://blog.cognifit.com/stockholm-syndrome/. Carver, J. M. (2014, December 20). Stockholm Syndrome: The Psychological Mystery of Loving an Abuser, Page 2. Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://counsellingresource.com/therapy/self-help/stockholm/2/. Dunning, B. (Ed.). (2015, November 17). How Real Is the Stockholm Syndrome? Retrieved from https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4493. Harrigan, E. (2015, December 5). Stockholm Syndrome. Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://outofthefog.website/what-not-to-do-1/2015/12/3/stockholm-syndrome. Stockholm syndrome. (n.d.). Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome. Stockholm Syndrome. (2016, January 8). Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/stockholm-syndrome. Stockholm syndrome. (2019, December 29). Retrieved December 29, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome.
We discuss the long history of lies and manipulation by John Meehan. We’ll look at how his behavior could fit the dark triad and how this influenced those in his life. References: Dibdin, E. (2019, January 13). A complete timeline of the events of Dirty John. Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved from https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/ film-tv/a25372275/dirty-john-true-story-timeline/ Dirty John: The dirty truth [Television program]. (2019, January 14). Oxygen. Disney, K. L. (2013). Dependent personality disorder: A critical review. Clinical Psychology Review, 33(8), 1184–1196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.10.001 Horan, S. M. 1. seanmhoran@gmail. co., Guinn, T. D. ., & Banghart, S. (2015). Understanding Relationships Among the Dark Triad Personality Profile and Romantic Partners’ Conflict Communication. Communication Quarterly, 63(2), 156–170. https://doi.org/10.1080/01463373.2015.1012220 Jauk, E., Neubauer, A. C., Mairunteregger, T., Pemp, S., Sieber, K. P., & Rauthmann, J. F. (2016). How Alluring Are Dark Personalities? The Dark Triad and Attractiveness in Speed Dating. European Journal of Personality, 30(2), 125–138. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.2040 McHoskey, J. W., Worzel, W., & Szyarto, C. (1998). Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(1), 192-210. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.74.1.192 Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The Dark Triad of personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy Qureshi, C., Harris, E., & Atkinson, B. E. 1. batkin3@uwo. c. (2016). Relationships between age of females and attraction to the Dark Triad personality. Personality & Individual Differences, 95, 200–203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.02.047 Wondery (Producer). (2017, September 11). Dirty John. Podcast retrieved from https://wondery.com/shows/dirty-john/
We reveal the disturbing details of this study that revolutionized the practices and ethical standards in research. References: Nix, E. (2017, May 16). Tuskegee experiment:The infamous syphilis study. Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://www.history.com/news/ the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-study Reverby, S. (2009). Examining Tuskegee: The Infamous Syphilis Study and Its Legacy. University of North Carolina Press. Retrieved from www.jstor.org/stable/10.5149/9780807898673_reverby Reverby, S. M. (2012). Ethical failures and history lessons: The U.S. public health service research studies in Tuskegee and Guatemala. Public Health Reviews, 34(1). Retrieved from https://publichealthreviews.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1007/BF03391665 Syphilis-CDC factsheet. (n.d.). Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm The Tuskegee timeline. (2015, December 22). Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm Welsh, E., & Allmann-Updike, E. (Producers). (2019, october 29). Shades of syphilis [Show #36]. This podcast will kill you. Podcast retrieved from http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/10/29/episode-36-shades-of-syphilis/
We present the exciting life of the “master bilker of banks.” We’ll share what elements influenced the real-life man from Catch Me If You Can to become one of the most notorious imposters of all time. References: Abagnale, F. W., & Redding, S. (1980). Catch me if you can. Grosset & Dunlap. Frank Abagnale. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abagnale Frank W. Abagnale. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2019, from https://www.abagnale.com/index2.asp Konnikova, M. (2016). The confidence game: Why we fall for it every time [Kindle].
What if the person you cared most about suddenly became replaced by an identical duplicate? We explore the history and causes of this devastating delusion. References: Abumrad, J., & Krulwich, R. (2010, March 30). Seeing Impostors: When loved ones suddenly aren't. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124745692 Bier, D. (2018, October 8). Capgras and dementia: The imposter syndrome. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/capgras-and-dementia-the-imposter-syndrome/ Capgras delusion. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capgras_delusion Capgras delusion [Blog post]. (2018, November 7). Retrieved from Neuroscientifically challenged website: https://www.neuroscientificallychallenged.com/blog/capgras-delusion Darby, R. R., & Caplan, D. (2016). “Cat-gras” delusion: a unique misidentification syndrome and a novel explanation. Neurocase (Psychology Press), 22(2), 251–256. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1080/13554794.2015.1136335 Edelstyn, N. (2017, June 8). Ever thought a loved one was an imposter? That's the Capgras delusion. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://theconversation.com/ever-thought-a-loved-one-was-an-imposter-thats-the-capgras-delusion78291 Ogden, J. (2012, August 21). The Capgras Delusion: You are not my wife! [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ trouble-in-mind/201208/the-capgras-delusion-you-are-not-my-wife The syndrome of Capgras. (2008). Psychiatry: Interpersonal & Biological Processes, 71(4), 371–378. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=105631705&site=eds-live
We delve into the semi-secret sexual relationship between your favorite Game of Thrones twins, and discuss society’s views on incest over the centuries. References: Bilyeau, N. (2019, July 25). The royal incest that inspired the writing of 'Game of Thrones'. Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://medium.com/@tudorscribe/the-royal-incest-that-inspired-the-writing-of-game-of-thrones-d2f8455f12ce Cersei and Jaime Lannister. (n.d.). Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/CerseiandJaime_Lannister Combi, C. (2019, November 20). We spoke to brothers and sisters in incestuous relationships. Retrieved December 7, 2019, from https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/8xwp3a/brother-sister-incest-uk Dobbs, D. (2010, September). The risks and rewards of royal incest. National Geographic, 218(3). Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2010/09/tut-dna-dobbs/ Griffee, K., Swindell, S., O’Keefe, S. L., Stroebel, S. S., Beard, K. W., Kuo, S.-Y., & Stroupe, W. (2016). Etiological Risk Factors for Sibling Incest: Data From an Anonymous Computer-Assisted Self-Interview. Sexual Abuse: A Journal Of Research And Treatment, 28(7), 620–659. https://doi.org/10.1177/1079063214558941 Martin, G. R. R. (2017). A storm of swords. London: Harper Voyager. McLaren, L. (2000, April 1). Sibling revelry. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/sibling-revelry/article766931/
Ever wonder why people would confess to a crime they didn’t commit? We explore the tactics used to elicit confessions and how these impact the justice system. References: Fadia M. Narchet, Christian A. Meissner, & Melissa B. Russano. (2011). Modeling the Influence of Investigator Bias on the Elicitation of True and False Confessions. Law and Human Behavior, 35(6), 452. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.41489016&site=eds-live Herbert, I. (2011, February 21). The psychology and power of false confessions. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-psychology-and-power-of-false-confessions Hritz, A., Blau, M., & Tomezsko, S. (n.d.). False confessions. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from https://courses2.cit.cornell.edu/sociallaw/ student_projects/FalseConfessions.html MacDonald, J. (2018, April 6). The psychology behind false confessions. JSTOR Daily. Retrieved from https://daily.jstor.org/ the-psychology-behind-false-confessions/ Nesterak, E. (2014, October 21). Coerced to confess: The psychology of false confessions. Retrieved November 29, 2019, from http://thepsychreport.com/conversations/coerced-to-confess-the-psychology-of-false-confessions/#top
We examine the delusional beliefs that led two 12 year old girls to try and muder their good friend. References: Dewey, C. (2016, July 27). The complete history of 'Slender Man,' the meme that compelled two girls to stab a friend. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/06/03/ the-complete-terrifying-history-of-slender-man-the-internet-meme-that-compelled-t wo-12-year-olds-to-stab-their-friend/ Drane, M. (Producer). (2017, November 1). SlenderMan Psychology [Show #26]. Unpopular culture podcast. Podcast retrieved from http://www.upcpodcast.com/season1blog/2017/10/31/pn2xi3tt33oiwv4p1hyow92x4vymq5 Emery, D. (2017, January 20). The truth about Slenderman. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/slenderman/ Gochman, P., Miller, R., & Rapoport, J. L. (2011). Childhood-onset schizophrenia: the challenge of diagnosis. Current Psychiatry Reports, 13(5), 321–322. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1007/s11920-011-0212-4 Howard, Robert; "Folie a Deux Involving a Dog," American Journal of Psychiatry, 149:414, 1992. Joshi, K. D., Frierson, R. L., & Gunter, T. D. (2006). Shared psychotic disorder and criminal responsibility: A review and case report of folie à trois. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 34(4), 511-517. Retrieved from http://jaapl.org/content/34/4/511#ref-list-1 Mar, A. (2017). Out Came the Girls: Adolescent Girlhood, the Occult, and the Slender Man Phenomenon. Virginia Quarterly Review, 93(4), 102. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=126274729&site=eds-live Mohdin, A. (2016, September 11). This bizarre road trip gone wrong may be a rare case of the shared psychosis called "folie à deux" in action. Quartz. Retrieved from https://qz.com/777918/ a-shared-psychosis-called-folie-a-deux-may-explain-why-the-tromp-family-went-miss ing-on-a-bizarre-road-trip/ Newman, W. J., & Harbit, M. A. (2019). Folie à deux and the courts. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 38(3), 369-375. Retrieved from http://jaapl.org/content/38/3/369 Nunes, Alessandra & Nunes, Sandra & Strano, Talita & Pascolat, Gilberto & Dória, Gustavo & Ehlke, Mauricio. (2016). Folie à Deux and its interaction with early life stress: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 10. 10.1186/s13256-016-1128-8. Shared delusional disorder in the slenderman case [Blog post]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.swordandscale.com/ shared-delusional-disorder-in-the-slenderman-case/ Sharon, I., & Blenenfeld, D. (2018, December 27). Shared psychotic disorder. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/ 293107-overview Slender Man. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Slender_Man Soh, N. , Walter, G. , Robertson, M. and Malhi, G. S. (2010), Charles Lasègue (1816–1883): beyond anorexie hystérique. Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 22: 300-301. doi:10.1111/j.1601-5215.2010.00499.x Stockton, R. (2015, May 16). A modern-day myth: the Slender Man. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/slender-man Wehmeier, P. M., Barth, N., & Remschmidt, H. (2003). Induced delusional disorder: A review of the concept and an unusual case of folie a famille. Psychopathology, 36(1), 37-45. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.bellevue.edu:80/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/docview/230497450?accountid=28125 Whitefoot, J. (2018, February 2). Morgan Geyser wiki: bio, parents, stabbing case, HBO documentary, and more. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://crimeola.com/ morgan-geyser-wiki-bio-parents-stabbing-case-hbo-documentary/
Why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? We explore the various theories behind dream interpretation including Freud's outlandish notion that genitals could be represented by churches, boxes, and the number 3! References: Cummins, P. (2018, December 11). Brief history of dream interpretation. Retrieved November 7, 2019, from https://learndreaminterpretation.com/2018/12/11/brief-history-of-dream-interpretation/ Dream analysis. (2016, February 2). Retrieved November 7, 2019, from https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/dream-analysis Dream analysis: are dream interpretations real? [Blog post]. (2017, April 12). Retrieved from https://verlo.com/blog/dream-analysis-are-dream-interpretations-for-real/ Dream in history. (2013, December 3). Retrieved November 7, 2019, from http://www.dreammoods.com/dreaminformation/history.htm Dream interpretation. (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_interpretation Dream theorists. (2014, June 2). Retrieved November 7, 2019, from http://www.dreammoods.com/dreaminformation/dreamtheory/jung.htm Feldman, D. B. (2018, January 19). Do dreams really mean anything? [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/supersurvivors/201801/do-dreams-really-mean-anything?amp Incubation (ritual). (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubation_(ritual) Jungian dream interpretation [Blog post]. (2019, March 23). Retrieved from https://carljungdepthpsychologysite.blog/2019/03/23/jungian-dream-interpretation/#.XcRz50VKjHp Lack, C. (2013, October 17). A brief history and scientific look at dream analysis and interpretation. Retrieved November 7, 2019, from https://www.skepticink.com/gps/2013/10/17/a-brief-history-scientific-look-at-dream-analysis-interpretation/ McAndrew, F. T. (2018, January 1). The Freudian symbolism in your dreams [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201801/the-freudian-symbolism-in-your-dreams
This true story of possible necrophilia is much more disturbing than any Tim Burton movie. Join us as we discuss the case of the man who kept his dead girlfriend with him for over seven years! Harrison, B. (2009). Undying love: the true story of a passion that defied death. Marathon, FL: The Ketch & Yawl Press. Sieczkowski, C. (2013, November 20). Widow sleeps with dead husband's decomposing corpse for a year after his death. Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ widow-sleeps-dead-husband-corpsen4310946 Stein, M. L., Schlesinger, L. B., & Pinizzotto, A. J. (2010). Necrophilia and sexual homicide. Journal Of Forensic Sciences, 55(2), 443–446. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01282.x Vasudevan, A. K., Dharma, P. K., & Eccleston, L. (2019). Necrophilia: A Study of the Psychoanalysis in the Characteristics of the Offenders Who Sexually Molest the Dead. Medico-Legal Update, 19(2), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00136.1
Discover the disorder that compels people to have a desire for a disability. We’ll look at the lengths these individuals will go to, in order to remove healthy limbs. Blom, R. M., van Wingen, G. A., van der Wal, S. J., Luigjes, J., van Dijk, M. T., Scholte, H. S., & Denys, D. (2016). The Desire for Amputation or Paralyzation: Evidence for Structural Brain Anomalies in Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID). PLoS ONE, 11(11), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165789 Elliott, C. (2000, December). A new way to be mad. The Atlantic. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2000/12/a-new-way-to-be-mad/304671/ Everaerd, W. (1983). A Case of Apotemnophilia: A Handicap as Sexual Preference. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 37(2), 285. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1983.37.2.285 Richard von Krafft-Ebing. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RichardvonKrafft-Ebing Sedda A, & Bottini G. (2014). Apotemnophilia, body integrity identity disorder or xenomelia? Psychiatric and neurologic etiologies face each other. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, (default), 1255. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edsdoj&AN=edsdoj.564264ff27574e9a8a24b667e85bc629&site=eds-live
Her lifelong struggles with mental illness and substance abuse often overshadowed her career. We’ll explore the dark side of the hollywood industry and how her famous family’s dysfunction impacted her. Bipolar disorder and addiction. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.dualdiagnosis.org/bipolar-disorder-and-addiction/ Carrie Fisher. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Fisher Cerullo, M. A., & Strakowski, S. M. (2007). The prevalence and significance of substance use disorders in bipolar type I and II disorder. Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy, 2, 29. doi:10.1186/1747-597X-2-29 Fisher, C. (2011). Shockaholic. Simon & Schuster. Fisher, C. (2016). The princess diarist. Blue Rider Press. Fisher, C., & Ravetz, J. (2008). Wishful drinking. Simon & Schuster. Lang, B. (2018, June 18). Todd Fisher opens up about deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://variety.com/2018/film/news/carrie-fisher-debbie-reynolds-todd-fisher-star-wars-1202847902/ Medications for bipolar disorder. (2018). Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/medications-bipolardisorder#3 Miller, J. (2016, December 28). Inside Carrie Fisher's difficult upbringing with famous parents. Vanity Fair. Retrieved from https://www.vanityfair.com/ style/2016/12/carrie-fisher-parents-debbie-reynolds-eddie-hollywood Mozingo, J., Karlamanga, S., & Winton, R. (2017, June 20). Carrie Fisher opened up about her demons — and knew she wouldn't have a Hollywood ending. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/ la-me-carrie-fisher-addiction-20170620-story.html Plunkett, J. M. (2011). Bipolar Disorder : Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Seaman, A. M. (2013, July 17). Bipolar disorder tied to risk of disease, early death. Retrieved October 6, 2019, from https://www.reuters.com/article/ us-bipolar-disorder/ bipolar-disorder-tied-to-risk-of-disease-early-death idUSBRE96G19Q20130717 Serna, J., & Winton, R. (2017, June 19). Carrie Fisher's autopsy reveals cocktail of drugs, including cocaine, opiates and ecstasy. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/ la-me-ln-carrie-fisher-autopsy-report-20170619-story.html Wolters Kluwer Health. (2017, January 12). Decreasing cocaine use leads to regression of coronary artery disease. ScienceDaily. Retrieved October 5, 2019 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170112141341.html
Everyone has passions and hobbies. But what if yours went too far? We take a look at the nature of “firebugs” and what leads these individuals to develop an obsession with fire. Brett, A. (2004). “Kindling theory” in arson: how dangerous are firesetters? The Australian And New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry, 38(6), 419–425. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=15209833&site=eds-live Burton, P. R.S., McNiel, D. E., & Binder, R. L. (2012). Firesetting, arson, pyromania, and the forensic mental health expert. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 40(3), 355-365. Du Bois, B. (2019, August 5). Ex-fireman serial arsonist's unpublished book leads to own arrest for murder. Retrieved October 15, 2019, from https://www.oxygen.com/a-lie-to-die-for/crime-time/ john-leonard-orr-serial-arsonist-unpublished-book-arrest/california Fritzon, K., Lewis, H., & Doley, R. (2011). Looking at the Characteristics of Adult Arsonists from a Narrative Perspective. Psychiatry, Psychology & Law, 18(3), 424–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2011.585255 John Leonard Orr. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2019, from https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/JohnLeonardOrr Johnson, R. S., & Netherton, E. (2016). Fire Setting and the Impulse-Control Disorder of Pyromania. American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal, 11(7), 14-16. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2016.110707 Kaushik, N. (2012, May 7). Differences Between an Arsonist and a Pyromaniac. Retrieved October 15, 2019, from http://www.differencebetween.net/science/ health/disease-health/differences-between-an-arsonist-and-a-pyromaniac/ #ixzz61hlyrYx1 Patricelli, K. (n.d.). Impulse control disorders. Retrieved October 15, 2019, from https://www.gulfbend.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=576&cn=114 The pillow pyro [Show #98]. (2018, October 26). Casefile. Podcast retrieved from https://casefilepodcast.com/case-98-the-pillow-pyro/ Pyromania. (2017, March 30). Retrieved October 15, 2019, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/pyromania Ricapito, M. (2018, June 5). My firefighter father John Orr got sexual thrills from his murderous arson. Retrieved October 15, 2019, from https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ john-orr-arsonist-father-firefighter-murderer-family-lori-orr-kovach
We examine the business mogul’s increasingly bizarre behaviors and beliefs that led to his gradual decline from playboy pilot to self-imposed solitude. 15 Gross and shocking facts about Howard Hughes's many obsessions. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.ranker.com/list/ facts-about-howard-hughes/philgibbons Dittmann, M. (2005, July). Hughes's germ phobia revealed in psychological autopsy. Monitor on Psychology, 36(7). http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug05/hughes The madness & brilliance of Howard Hughes. (2017, October 10). Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://biographics.org/ madness-brilliance-howard-hughes-biographics/ Howard Hughes biography. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ho-Jo/Hughes-Howard.html Higham, C. (1993). Howard Hughes: Secret Life. Jean Simmons: Actress who dazzled opposite the likes of Marlon Brando. (2011, October 22). Retrieved October 22, 2019, from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/jean-simmons-actress-who-dazzled-opposite-the-likes-of-marlon-brando-kirk-douglas-and-laurence-1878829.html. Rosenberg, J. (2019, May 17). Biography of Howard Hughes, businessman and aviator. Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.thoughtco.com/ howard-hughes-1779896 Westlake, D. E. (1996, June 16). A prison of his own making. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/16/books/ a-prison-of-his-own-making.html
Although not a character out of a Marvel comic, we’ll tell the story of how this super-villain caused mass hysteria and panic throughout an entire town. Bartholomew, R. E. (2001). Little green men, meowing nuns and head-hunting panics: a study of mass psychogenic illness and social delusion. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. Reid, T. R. (1979, September 2). The mad gasser of Mattoon, III. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/ 1979/09/02/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon-ill/ba64859c-7231-4d27-a19e-7c228ddc68e9/ ?noredirect=on
We examine the fine line between genius and madness in the life of the famous Nobel Prize winner. Arshad, M., & Fitzgerald, M. (2002, January). Did Nobel Prize winner John Nash have asperger's syndrome and schizophrenia? Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276059518DidNobelPrizeWinnerJohnNashhaveAsperger'ssyndromeand_Schizophrenia Barse, M. (2017, July 23). Some schizophrenia patients can cope without medication. Science Nordic. Retrieved from https://sciencenordic.com/denmark-psychology-videnskabdk/some-schizophrenia-patients-can-cope-without-medication/1447561 A brilliant madness [Television episode]. (2002). In American experience. Public Broadcasting Service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NNDSlvQGUo Burton, N. (2015, September 23). Mad Genius: Schizophrenia and ceativity [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201509/mad-genius-schizophrenia-and-creativity Goode, E. (2015, May 24). John F. Nash Jr., math genius defined by a 'Beautiful Mind,' dies at 86. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/25/science/john-nash-a-beautiful-mind-subject-and-nobel-winner-dies-at-86.html John Forbes Nash Jr. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JohnForbesNash_Jr. Kayser M. (2013). Editors' Pick: mad and genius in the same gene?. Investigative genetics, 4(1), 14. doi:10.1186/2041-2223-4-14 Koh, C. (2006). Reviewing the link between creativity and madness: A postmodern perspective. Educational Research and Reviews, 1(7), 213-221. Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ee9f/df811f1a6642ad6616b3389093bc469824c5.pdf Nasar, S. (1998). A beautiful mind. Simon and Schuster. Parekh, R. (Ed.). (2017, July). What is schizophrenia? Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia Perina, K. (2017, July 4). The mad genius mystery [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201707/the-mad-genius-mystery Schizophrenia. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443 Schizophrenia. (2016, February). Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml Suellentrop, C. (2001, December 21). A Beautiful Mind's John Nash is nowhere near as complicated as the real one. Slate. Retrieved from https://slate.com/culture/2001/12/a-beautiful-mind-s-john-nash-is-less-complex-than-the-real-one.html What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism? (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm5 Wilson, C. (2014, February 6). Rethinking schizophrenia: Taming demons without drugs. New Scientist. Retrieved from https://www.newscientist.com/article/2074229-rethinking-schizophrenia-taming-demons-without-drugs/ Wolchover, N. (2012, June 2). Why are genius and madness connected? Retrieved September 24, 2019, from https://www.livescience.com/20713-genius-madness-connected.html
Straight out of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, those who suffer from Renfield’s syndrome are driven to drink blood. We’ll explore the long history of society’s fascination with hematophagy and how this might develop. Clinical vampirism. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2019, from https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Clinical_vampirism Clinical vampirism. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2019, from https://www.vampirerave.com/db/entry.php?id=28523 Clinical vampirism. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_vampirism Griffiths, M. (2012, March 22). The bite of passion: Vampirism as a sexual paraphilia [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://drmarkgriffiths.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/the-bite-of-passion-vampirism-as-a-sexual-paraphilia/ Olry, R., & Haines, D. (2011). Renfield’s Syndrome: A Psychiatric Illness Drawn from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, 20(4), 368–371. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1080/0964704X.2011.595655 Ramsland, K. (2012, November 21). Vampire personality disorder [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201211/vampire-personality-disorder
We talk about the famous paranormal investigators and consider which theories could explain their belief in all things spooky and demonic. Alan Orenstein. (2002). Religion and Paranormal Belief. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 41(2), 301. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.1388010&site=eds-live Alexander, B. (2013, July 22). The true story behind 'The Conjuring'. USA Today. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/22/ conjuring-true-story-perron/2457209/ Bendici, R. (2008, November). Union cemetary, Easton [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.damnedct.com/union-cemetery-easton Davis, S. (n.d.). Sleep paralysis: demon in the bedroom. Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/ sleep-paralysis-demon-in-the-bedroom#1 Ed and Lorraine Warren public figures. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2019, from https://www.warrens.net/warrens-bio/ Eder, E., Turic, K., Milasowszky, N., Van Adzin, K., & Hergovich, A. (2011). The Relationships between Paranormal Belief, Creationism, Intelligent Design and Evolution at Secondary Schools in Vienna (Austria). Science & Education, 20(5), 517–534. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=eric&AN=EJ922658&site=eds-live Genzlinger, N. (2019, April 19). Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigator portrayed in 'The Conjuring,' dies at 92. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/19/obituaries/ lorraine-warren-dead.html McLoughlin, P. (2014, October 4). Real 'Annabelle' story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford's Lauralton Hall. New Haven Register. Retrieved from https://www.nhregister.com/lifestyle/article/ Real-Annabelle-story-shared-by-Lorraine-11382545.php Novella, S. (2009, June 22). Hunting the ghost hunters [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/ hunting-the-ghost-hunters/
You’ll fear the full moon after you hear the stories behind this disorder. Baird, R. (2015, August 4). Clinical lycanthropy: where psychiatry and mythology collide. The Glasgow Insight into Science and Technology (The GIST). Retrieved from https://the-gist.org/2015/08/clinical-lycanthropy-where-psychiatry-and-mythology-collide/ Blom, J. D. (2014). When doctors cry wolf: A systematic review of the literature on clinical lycanthropy. History of Psychiatry, 25(1), 87-102. https://doi.org/10.1177/0957154X13512192 Clinical lycanthropy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_lycanthropy Fahy, T. A. (1989). Lycanthropy: a review. Journal Of The Royal Society Of Medicine, 82(1), 37–39. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=mdc&AN=2647981&site=eds-live Gholipour, B. (2014, April 16). Real-life werewolves: Psychiatry re-examines rare delusion. Retrieved September 13, 2019, from https://www.livescience.com/44875-werewolves-in-psychiatry.html Nejad, A. G. (2007). Belief in transforming another person into a wolf: could it be a variant of lycanthropy? Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 115(2), 159–161. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=mdc&AN=17244180&site=eds-live
We explore the bizarre world of Charles The Mad, medieval king of France and discuss how his belief in his own fragility earned him this stigmatizing nickname. Historians have argued he was schizophrenic. We argue that might not be the case. Chang, W. C., Lau, E. S. K., Chiu, S. S., Hui, C. L. M., Chan, S. K. W., Lee, E. H. M., & Chen, E. Y. H. (2016). Three-year clinical and functional outcome comparison between first-episode mania with psychotic features and first-episode schizophrenia. Journal of Affective Disorders, 200, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.01.050 Flank, L. (2018, July 10). Hidden history: The mad king of France. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/7/10/1767446/ -Hidden-History-The-Mad-King-of-France Fletcher, J. (2017, August 31). What is pressured speech in bipolar disorder? Medical News Today. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/319186.php Hakimi, S., Vanelle, J.-M., Spiers, A., Camus, V., & Sauvaget, A. (2018). The mental health of our sovereigns: The case of King Charles VI of France. Bipolar Disorders, 20(3), 293–294. https://doi.org/10.1111/bdi.12634 Hurley, K. (n.d.). Disorganized schizophrenia (hebephrenia). Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://www.psycom.net/ disorganized-schizophrenia-hebephrenia Inglis-Arkell, E. (2014, September 18). The "glass delusion" was the most popular madness of the Middle Ages. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://io9.gizmodo.com/ the-glass-delusion-was-the-most-popular-madness-of-th-1636228483 Meares, H. (2017, December 4). The delusion that made nobles think their bodies were made of glass. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://www.history.com/news/ the-delusion-that-made-nobles-think-their-bodies-were-made-of-glass Seigel, R. (n.d.). 42 Unhinged facts about Charles VI, the mad king Of France. Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://www.factinate.com/people/ facts-charles-vi/ Solomon DA, Leon AC, Coryell WH, et al. Longitudinal Course of Bipolar I Disorder: Duration of Mood Episodes. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010;67(4):339–347. doi:10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2010.15