Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert

elizabeth gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert, JD, PhD, is Head of Research at PsychologyCompass, which merges psychology and technology to help people develop habits to improve their mental well-being and performance. Her research expertise is in social cognition and sense-making. Her interests are broad, and she loves all things science, from astrophysics to zoology.

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People who score high in "obsessive passion" can become rigidly consumed by ideological causes — sometimes dangerously so.
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Recent high-profile instances of fraud in psychology have led some to wonder if there's anything useful about the field at all.
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Simple "nudges" to remind people to show up for court could help keep thousands out of jail.
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The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.
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