Good Anxiety
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

Good Anxiety

In “Good Anxiety,” Dr Wendy Suzuki argues that having some anxiety is a good thing. By explaining the neurological differences between…

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Failure to Launch
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

Failure to Launch

In Mark Conville’s “ Failure to Launch,” the author  recounts his time as a clinical psychologist specializing in young adults who struggle with transitioning into adulthood…

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The Body Keeps the Score
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

The Body Keeps the Score

In “The Body Keeps the Score,” Bessel van der Kolk argues all treatment for PTSD must promote the integration of one's mind with one's body…

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Why We Sleep
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

Why We Sleep

“In Why We Sleep,” by Matthew Walker, sleep is considered a pivotal biological mechanism that aids in memory retention, skill acquisition, and physical recovery. Two particular sleep stages, REM and and NREM, play a significant role…

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Give and Take
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

Give and Take

According to Adam Grant in “Give and Take,” basic societal beliefs in the type of people who get ahead in life and those who fall behind in life are incorrect. Grant categorizes three different types of people…

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Talking to Strangers
Yvonne Kim Yvonne Kim

Talking to Strangers

In Malcom Gladwell’s “Talking to Strangers”, the author states that humans are worse than they think when it comes to reading or understanding strangers. He discusses…

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