ARTICLES BY DR. LETA A. LIVOTI PH.D

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Food for thought: emathy-is it important and should parents be teaching it?

Empathy is being aware of and showing concern for another person’s situation or feelings. Empathy and concern for other people allow us to appreciate what we have and how we can help others. Not being empathetic can lead to people doing what they like regardless of how it affects others …

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: internet dating

In 1727, Helen Morrison, a lonely spinster in Manchester, England, placed the first lonely hearts personal, advertising for a husband in the local weekly newspaper. In response, the town mayor committed her to a lunatic asylum for a month. But in hindsight, Helen Morrison was a pioneer. People from that …

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Compulsive lying

Lying often starts in childhood and may be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem. Why do children lie? Many young children (ages 4-5) often lie because of their inability to distinguish fact from fantasy. An older child or adolescent …

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Seeds of jealousy planted at young age

Jealousy is a very complex emotion. It is estimated that 20 percent to 35 percent of all murders involve a jealous lover.

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