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Books
- "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene - This book details research showing that children with challenging behaviors often struggle with neurocognitive skills rather than will, proposing a new approach to treating them.
People Mentioned
- Stuart Ablon (Psychologist at Harvard Medical School) - He studies the science of helping people change and is the author of "Changable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Changes Lives."
- Ross Greene (Psychologist) - He developed a new approach to treating children with behavior problems, focusing on skill deficits rather than a lack of will.
- Harold Pollack (Sociologist at the University of Chicago) - He researched homicide cases and found that many stemmed from impulsive reactions rather than premeditated violence.
Organizations & Institutions
- Harvard Medical School - Mentioned as the institution where Stuart Ablon works and conducts research.
- Mass General Hospital - Stuart Ablon's postdoctoral fellowship was at this hospital's Department of Psychiatry.
- University of Chicago - Harold Pollack, a sociologist who studied homicide cases, was affiliated with this university.
- Oregon State Hospital - This hospital, infamous for being the setting of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," was where staff were being assaulted at alarming rates and where collaborative problem-solving was tested.
Websites & Online Resources
- claude.ai/hiddenbrain - Mentioned as a place to explore psychological research and connect behavioral insights.
- adt.com - Mentioned for home security systems.
- att.com/guarantee - Mentioned for connectivity services.
- aquasana.com - Mentioned for water filters.
- privatebank.bankofamerica.com - Mentioned for wealth and business strategies.
- stripe.com - Mentioned as a platform for businesses.
- toyota.com/bz - Mentioned for the all-electric Toyota bz.
- dsw.com - Mentioned for shoes.
- support.hiddenbrain.org - Mentioned for joining the Hidden Brain Plus podcast subscription.
- apple.co/hiddenbrain - Mentioned for trying Hidden Brain Plus on Apple devices.
Other Resources
- "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" - A movie set at the Oregon State Hospital, used as an example of a place with historical trauma.