Carol Tavris dedicates herself to bringing psychological research to the public, exploring themes such as gender, anger, and critical thinking. She often delves into the realm of psychology and the media, critically examining claims and uncovering pseudoscience. Tavris approaches psychology from an interdisciplinary perspective, striving to make complex research accessible and understandable. Her writing is valued for its clarity and its ability to connect scientific insights with practical aspects of the human experience.
Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives - Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer
352 pages
13 hours of reading
The book presents a compelling and groundbreaking defense of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), authored by two experts in the field. It addresses common misconceptions and highlights the benefits of HRT for various health issues, providing a well-researched perspective that aims to empower readers with knowledge about their health choices. Through evidence-based arguments, the authors advocate for a more informed understanding of HRT's role in women's health and well-being.
Exploring the challenges of acknowledging mistakes, this book delves into the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from admitting errors. It examines the fear of vulnerability, societal expectations, and the impact of pride on personal growth. Through insightful analysis and relatable anecdotes, the author encourages readers to embrace accountability as a pathway to self-improvement and stronger relationships. The narrative emphasizes the importance of honesty and the transformative power of accepting one's imperfections.
A compelling defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and empowering women to make informed decisions about their health. For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was hailed as a miracle. Study after study showed that HRT, if initiated at the onset of menopause, could ease symptoms ranging from hot flashes to memory loss; reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and some cancers; and even extend a woman's overall life expectancy. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative announced results showing an uptick in breast cancer among women taking HRT, the winds shifted abruptly, and HRT, officially deemed a carcinogen, was abandoned. Now, sixteen years after HRT was left for dead, Dr. Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr. Tavris, a social psychologist, track its strange history and present a compelling case for its resurrection. They investigate what led the public -- and much of the medical establishment -- to accept the Women's Health Initiative's often exaggerated claims, while also providing a fuller picture of the science that supports HRT. A sobering and revelatory read, Estrogen Matters sets the record straight on this beneficial treatment and provides an empowering path to wellness for women everywhere.
The aim of this book is to encourage students to think critically and imaginatively about psychology, and to apply what they learn to their own lives and the world around them. Included are quick quizzes, to reinforce learning
"This landmark book" (San Francisco Chronicle) dispels the common myths about the causes and uses of anger— for example, that expressing anger is always good for you, that suppressing anger is always unhealthy, or that women have special "anger problems" that men do not. Dr. Carol Tavris expertly examines every facet of that fascinating emotion—from genetics to stress to the rage for justice.Fully revised and updated, Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion now includes:* A new consideration of biological politics: Should testosterone or PMS excuse rotten tempers or aggressive actions? * The five conditions under which anger is likely to be effective—and when it's not. * Strategies for solving specific anger problems—chronic anger, dealing with difficult people, repeated family battles, anger after divorce or victimization, and aggressive children.
