Psychology has been Dr. Garlock's passion for over five decades. During the past six years, he has brought a wealth of knowledge and knowledge to his newspaper column, using psychology to shed light on our personal lives and on the important issues of our day. This book is a collection of Dr. Garlock's monthly originally published in The Citizens, the daily newspaper in Auburn, NY. With some added commentary for this book. Dr. Garlock has wrapped the gift of psychology and given it to you. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including the psychology of racism, the psychological appeal of authoritarian leaders, and the way social media is feeding our political divide. Dr. Garlock, who earned his doctorate at Cornell University, has taught psychology and education course at a community college, a liberal arts college, a private vocational institute, and a maximum-security prison. He has practiced psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, addiction specialist, and mental health director.