Monthly Archives: December 2013

Maslow’s hammer: How tools bias attention and straightjacket thinking

Posted on 18/12/2013 by

In May 2013, Edition 5 of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published by the American Psychiatric Association. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the DSM handbook establishes consistent and reliable diagnoses that can be used … Continue reading →

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Déformation professionnelle: How profession distorts perspective

Posted on 12/12/2013 by

So, what do you do? If you work in a health and safety role, there is one question that can make for an awkward conversation: “So, what do you do?” I was asked this question at passport control on entering the … Continue reading →

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