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At what point does having an alter ego become a problem?

I am told having an alter ego is normal albeit I certainly don’t feel normal. I see myself as a product of my own design. How can the real person get rid of the alter ego? How would the alter ego go about becoming the dominant of the two? I figure I have to ask [...]

How can you continue to work for someone with a big ego, who is a compulsive liar, and verbally agressive?

The leader of an organization I am a part of is extremely difficult to work with, and he usually goes unchallenged. His ego is ultra inflated, and other members of the organization are reluctant to challenge him because they are either afraid, or just don’t want to deal with the drama that comes with confrontation. [...]

What is better developmental psychology or counseling psychology?

If you are a psychologist or have learned about psychology, which do you like better?

How come there are no psychology questions in the psychology section?

I think 90% of the questions post in the psychology section has very little to do with psychology. Why is that?

What is the best way to deal with a person who inflates their ego at your expence?

A guy I work with is basically a good guy, but he tends to, 1. Put on a self important ingatiating manner on the phone and often passes off half truth as fact, 2. Always tries to cut down many statements I make in a superior all knowing way. 3 Will jump in to ‘top’ [...]

What are the different disciplines of Psychology for those seeking Masters and/or PhDs?

I’m a recent graduate and I’m looking to further my education by gaining a higher degree in Psychology. Problem is, I’m not too sure of all the things I can do with a Psychology Masters and/or a Psychology Ph.D., along with the Biology Bachelors I already have.
I’d like to find out what I career options [...]

According to Psychology what are ways to discipline a child?

Give me an example how to discipline a child based on Psychology analysis.
How to become a great parents toward his or her child in disciplining them?

What does psychology specifically have to do with biology?

What does one study that has to do with biology when studying psychology? I need to know for a school project.

How many people work in various fields of psychology?

I need information or a website telling how many people work in as many of the following fields as possible:
1. clinical psychology
2. counseling psychology
3. educational psychology
4. forensic psychology
5. legal psychology
6. health psychology
7. engineering psychology
8. industrial and organizational psychology
9. School psychology
Also, necessary education, job descriptions, salaries, etc. would be helpful.

How many people do you think join the United States Marines because of their ego?

I was just wondering how many people join the United States Marines partly due to their ego? I know their can be many reasons why someone would want to join, but it seems that a good deal of the time people I’ve listened to have the basic belief that the marines are the best [...]