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Three new psychological portraits of George W. Bush paint him as a control freak driven by rage, fear and an almost murderous Oedipal competition with his father. And that's before we get to Mom.
By Laura Miller
June 16, 2004
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Lauren Slater's new book about 10 landmark psychological experiments has ignited a firestorm in the psychological establishment. But whatever her shortcomings as a reporter, Slater is asking profound questions about human nature and its limitations
By Farhad Manjoo
May 21, 2004
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Two new books suggest that demented world leaders like Saddam, Idi Amin and Baby Doc Duvalier might be more like that cranky guy in the next cubicle than Hannibal Lecter.
By Laura Miller
April 24, 2003
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A philosophically inclined psychoanalyst's daring final work explains that the ecstasy of romantic love doesn't fade away over time -- we kill it.
By JoAnn Gutin
February 8, 2002
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Adolescent psychiatrist Lynn Ponton analyzes the first daughter's "age-appropriate" behavior.
By Fiona Morgan
May 31, 2001
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Why do guys sulk after a fight with their girlfriends instead of talking the
problem to death? It's the hormone, stupid!
By Amy O'Connor
September 27, 2000
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Advocates for the mentally retarded question the use of I.Q. tests in determining who is fit to be executed.
By Carol Lloyd
August 9, 2000
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Men who haven't gone through therapy just aren't worth the risk.
By Jennifer Kornreich
July 31, 2000
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With irresistible detail, a surgeon explores the cultural and scientific universe of the body in pain.
By Annie Murphy Paul
June 12, 2000
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Do blacks really need to work on their self-esteem? An African-American psychologist says no.
By Christopher Shea
June 2, 2000
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Freud called them the royal road to the unconscious. A hundred years later, the debate over what they mean goes on.
By Andreas Killen
May 11, 2000
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In the unfolding telenovella over custody of Elian, the Gonzalezes look more disturbed than the Sopranos.
By Myra MacPherson
April 13, 2000
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Dr. Joy may have beaten Dr. Laura to the tube, but she can't win on the bestseller lists.
By Sally Eckoff
March 23, 2000
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A new study shows women can keep anger in and still be OK.
By Amy Standen
March 22, 2000
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Medical research depends on knowing what you're looking for.
By Robert Burton, M.D.
February 28, 2000
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An interview with Danah Zohar and Dr. Ian Marshall, authors of "SQ: Connecting With Our Spiritual Intelligence."
By David Bowman
February 18, 2000
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An intellectual couple facing Alzheimer's finds great love and tenderness.
By Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Ph.D., and Matthew Naythons, M.D.
February 1, 2000
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We all do obsessive things. People with Tourette's syndrome just do it more.
By David Bowman
January 21, 2000
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A new book argues that all addictions are a matter of free will, even heroin and coffee.
By Andy Dehnart
January 10, 2000
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Why do I get migraines during orgasm? And is it nobler to be a writer or a doctor?
By Robert Burton, M.D.
October 25, 1999
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An NFL psychological profiler says he can pick the winners.
By Jon Bowen
October 19, 1999
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Stressed-out office workers are succumbing to "desk rage."
By Jon Bowen
September 7, 1999
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From Freud to divorce court: A therapist to meet your every need. Plus: Dan Savage vs. the Republicans; Elvis' "black satin-like" pajamas on the auction block.
By Jenn Shreve
August 20, 1999
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Expectations about your health or illness can cause reality to follow suit.
By Susan McCarthy
July 15, 1999
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Viagra may get the gears in motion, but if the gal thinks lust is lacking, she may take a hike.
By Jon Bowen
July 7, 1999
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Are dictators mad geniuses?
"Can Love Last?" by Stephen Mitchell
Is it Jenna Bush's problem or ours?
Better loving through chemistry
I like my guys preshrunk
Torture lessons
I am somebody!
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