
Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Overthinking with Adam Mastroianni
The One You Feed
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Navigating Complexity in Psychology
This chapter explores the tendency to seek simple solutions in psychology and the reluctance of experts to engage in nuanced discussions. It emphasizes the importance of context in personality assessments and challenges the oversimplification of emotions and mental health. The conversation further delves into emotional regulation, suggesting that mental illness may be viewed as a malfunction of our emotional control systems rather than just a chemical imbalance.
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