Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that motivates us to pursue things we think will be pleasurable. It keeps us feeding at the trough. If the mesolimbic dopamine system is broken, we are not motivated to do anything. Could it be one of the drivers of Pathological Demand Avoidance?
We may not be able to predict who the Dem candidate for president will be, but can we predict the type of candidate? What does the danger and craziness of Trump do to the psyche of the electorate as we head into the 2020 election cycle?
Trump’s approval rating has been amazing consistent, low, but consistent. Is that the new normal? Is it due to partisan politics? Is it due to a cult of personality? Or could it be due to the peak-end heuristic?
The shutdown exemplifies everything that is wrong with the Ol’ Pussy Grabber, his administration, and the GOP. The shutdown has been caused by and continues because of the Ol’ Pussy Grabber’s executive dysfunction and narcissism, but worse, it is a direct product of the GOP’s groupthink. It is among the worst decisions ever taken by a political party or government. It is shear hubris that will end up hurting us all.
How is it that the American people are not more outraged by the dereliction of duty by the GOP? The Ol’ Pussy Grabber has amply demonstrated the multitude of ways he’s unfit for office, so why aren’t we outraged that the GOP continue supporting him? This post chronicles the latest edition.
What’s it like to live a life of physically demanding work, endless discrimination, sexual harassment, and physical danger? Exhausting. Step into the life of the cable guy and check it out.
Educating and Supporting the Masses
The Violence Against Women Prevention and Interpersonal Behavior Research Team is a research laboratory at Georgia State University, situated within the Department of Psychology.
Short, true stories from my life, much of which was lived homeless.
English Language Teaching Research and Teacher Education
Life on the Other Side of Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
"Demand avoidance is a way of life for you, isn't it?"
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A series of unfortunate events…
A series of unfortunate events...
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My Journey Through Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, And Anxiety.
Liberal Politics, Media Criticism & General Mayhem
Evenhanded insight on political, cultural and scientific affairs
