After a breakup, people often wonder, “Do I need closure?” No, you do not need closure, but there are other things you need. From romantic breakups to terrorist attacks people are told to find closure after bad things happen—“a satisfying ending” to a bad event. Closure has become central for explaining what people supposedly need [...]
Psychologist Finds Truth in Chris Rock’s Insights About Human Behavior
June 3, 2012 | Posted by
Evolutionary psychology and comedian Chris Rock have both grown increasingly prominent over the past quarter-century (Cornwell, Palmer, Guinther, & Davis, 2005; Silverman & Fisher, 2001; Webster, 2007a,b; “The Time 2008 Top 100,” 2008). This may not be mere coincidence. While evolutionary psychology (EP) has blossomed because of its unique ability to explore human nature, Rock’s stand-up [...]
