Arash Emamzadeh

About

Arash Emamzadeh attended the University of British Columbia in Canada, where he studied genetics and psychology. He has also done graduate work in clinical psychology and neuropsychology in US. Arash maintains a personal psychology blog and a blog on fear and anxiety.

Arash has a wide range of not only intellectual but also artistic interests, and maintains a poetry blog. His poems have been published in journals such as Medical Humanities and Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Arash currently resides in Vancouver, but he was not born here. He immigrated to Canada in his teenage years. He hopes that shedding a little light on the psychology of immigration can help new immigrants make a smoother transition to their new homes, and allow people of the host countries to appreciate the struggles of immigrants a little bit better.

Recent Posts

Two Techniques for Turning Bad Experiences Into Good Ones

A new study highlights two simple, effective ways of transforming negative experiences into positive ones.

New Research Finds Narcissism Is Associated With Happiness

A recent study explores the relationship between the Dark Triad traits and happiness, finding that only narcissism correlates with happiness.

Saying the F-Word and Flipping the Bird Can Reduce Pain

A recent study finds that repeatedly giving the middle finger or saying the F-word reduces pain.

Two Very Different Types of Sexism

In honor of International Women’s Day, I discuss misogyny, male chauvinism, and two types of sexism.

What You Need to Know About How Aggressive People Think

A recent paper discusses the biases involved in how perpetrators, victims, and witnesses recall and explain aggressive behaviors.

How to Tell if Someone Is Being Real or Fake

A recent study finds that we consider self-control as more authentic for ourselves but impulsive actions as more authentic for others. Here are some of the implications.

How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship

Why positive experiences in romantic relationships decline—and whether cognitive behavioral couples therapy can bring them back.

The Main Reason People Can Struggle to Attract Partners

A recent study of Greek-speaking participants assesses 17 possible predictors of an inability to form romantic relationships.

How to Give (and Receive) Emotional Support

Responsiveness has many benefits in romantic relationships. Recent research sheds light on how to demonstrate responsiveness and encourage the same in your partner.

How to Feel Better Quickly When Something Makes You Feel Bad

A recent study concludes that beliefs about the benefits of self-affirmation impact the use of this coping strategy for dealing with self-threats.