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Geoff W. Sutton

@geoffwsutton.bsky.social
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Psychologist/ professor emeritus, author, grandad, and traveler interested in cultural psychology-especially the psychology of religion and spirituality. suttong.com

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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Some thoughts about my visit to the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. suttontravels.blogspot.com/2017/11/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Military Service, Marriage, and the effects of deployment. Read the article free www.researchgate.net/publication/28…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Title: Moral Foundations Theory The theory is not new but it offers a way to consider what different individuals and groups value when it comes to their sense of right and wrong in politics, religion, and daily life. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2018/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Title: Scapegoating Scapegoating occurs in many settings including religious communities. In this post, I define scapegoating, noted 3 levels and look at 8 types of scapegoating in religious communities.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
How we defend ourselves. The Psychology of Defense Mechanisms #counseling #psychology suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The Healing Power of Forgiveness When we forgive, we let go of anger, resentment, and the recurring thoughts that keep us bound to the offense. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2019/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Statistics for Counselors- See the free sample of this popular book recommended by counseling & psychology professors. Read the reviews. Free sample. See the Table of Contents #counseling #statistics #psychology suttonreviews.suttong.com/2021/01/a…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Gottman’s Warning Signs Understanding the warning signs every couple should know. Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling #relationships
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Self-assertion- dealing with emotional conflict or internal/external stressors by expressing one's feelings and thoughts directly—neither coercive nor manipulative. Scroll down for the link to other defense mechanisms. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition, Vyse provides a highly readable, informative, and even entertaining look at superstition. Read more in the link… suttonreviews.suttong.com/2023/06/b…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Till death did they part- A chilling tale of a church leader's murder of his wife and desire to join his young lover. #spiritualabuse #intimatepartnerviolence geoffreywsutton.substack.com/p/refl…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hotels still skip room number 13! Superstition refers to an irrational belief that a particular object, action, or event possesses special meaning or causal power. Read more : suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How's time flying or dragging today? Read more in- The Psychology of Time suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How do you measure a satisfied marriage? These 3 questions have been reliable indicators. #counseling #psychotherapy #healthymarriage
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Chi Square - A Refresher Chi-Square is a statistical test that can be used to analyze results from categorical variables. Categorical variables are variables that contain clearly different groups. Read more in the Free article. statistics.suttong.com/2021/01/chi-…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Do you plan to create a survey? Professors from diverse fields endorse "Creating Surveys" and recommend it to their students. Check out the free sample. amzn.to/4hjs141
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Title: Psychotherapy: What Works? A look at 5 factors: Psychotherapists, Relationship, Interventions, Clients, Extratherapeutic. #psychotherapy #counseling #workingalliance #psychologists suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2015/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
ANOVA stands for Analysis of Variance. Think of variance simply as differences. #ANOVA procedures examine differences in scores among groups of people who complete a test, survey, or any measurable task. statistics.suttong.com/2021/01/anov…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Bell Curve - A Refresher In a normal distribution, most scores cluster around the center, with fewer scores appearing as you move toward the extremes. Read more. statistics.suttong.com/2021/03/norm…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Healing Power of Forgiveness When we forgive, we let go of anger, resentment, and the recurring thoughts that keep us bound to the offense. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2019/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My interest in Cockney Rhyming Slang arises from my intrigue with my father’s extensive use of working-class London slang, interspersed with rhyming words and phrases.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Assessing Spiritual Practices The SPI assesses 4 common spiritual practices making it easy to add to research or practice intake forms. It's free to use with author credit. Psychometrics in the post for Christian SPI. statistics.suttong.com/2017/07/asse…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Seven Hard Truths About Welfare A just society pairs accountability with compassion. geoffwsutton.blogspot.com/2016/12/w…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How we defend ourselves. The Psychology of Defense Mechanisms #counseling #psychology suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Gottman’s Warning Signs Understanding the warning signs every couple should know. Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling #relationships
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Self-assertion- dealing with emotional conflict or internal/external stressors by expressing one's feelings and thoughts directly—neither coercive nor manipulative. Scroll down for the link to other defense mechanisms. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
7 Sins of Memory A humbling yet noteworthy review of the limitations of our memories. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2022/01/t…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Exploring Significant Research Results - Post Hoc Tests To avoid too many analyses, which can lead to mistakes, there are ways to look for reliable differences in group performance. Here's my post. statistics.suttong.com/2022/07/post…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The appeal of authoritarian leaders- In this article I explore the psychological appeal of authoritarian leaders, the social contexts that amplify their influence, and the dual pathways—authoritarianism and social dominance—that shape how followers respond to them.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Chi Square - A Refresher Chi-Square is a statistical test that can be used to analyze results from categorical variables. Categorical variables are variables that contain clearly different groups. Read more in the Free article. statistics.suttong.com/2021/01/chi-…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Bell Curve - A Refresher In a normal distribution, most scores cluster around the center, with fewer scores appearing as you move toward the extremes. Read more. statistics.suttong.com/2021/03/norm…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Healing Power of Forgiveness When we forgive, we let go of anger, resentment, and the recurring thoughts that keep us bound to the offense. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2019/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Personality and the Big 5 Personality traits that help describe the behavior patterns we observe in others and ourselves. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2020/… #personality #counseling
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is marked by grandiosity, strong needs for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. View a multidimensional framework. #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Stats Review - Dependent Samples t test— Compare pre and post scores or matched scores- Learn. Practice. Review. statistics.suttong.com/2021/03/depe…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Assessing Spiritual Practices The SPI assesses 4 common spiritual practices making it easy to add to research or practice intake forms. It's free to use with author credit. Psychometrics in the post for Christian SPI. statistics.suttong.com/2017/07/asse…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Title: Psychotherapy: What Works? A look at 5 factors: Psychotherapists, Relationship, Interventions, Clients, Extratherapeutic. #psychotherapy #counseling #workingalliance #psychologists suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2015/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Statistics for Counselors- See the free sample of this popular book recommended by counseling & psychology professors. Read the reviews. Free sample. See the Table of Contents #counseling #statistics #psychology suttonreviews.suttong.com/2021/01/a…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Chi Square - A Refresher Chi-Square is a statistical test that can be used to analyze results from categorical variables. Categorical variables are variables that contain clearly different groups. Read more in the Free article. statistics.suttong.com/2021/01/chi-…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Do you plan to create a survey? Professors from diverse fields endorse "Creating Surveys" and recommend it to their students. Check out the free sample. amzn.to/4hjs141
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Bell Curve - A Refresher In a normal distribution, most scores cluster around the center, with fewer scores appearing as you move toward the extremes. Read more. statistics.suttong.com/2021/03/norm…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
How we defend ourselves. The Psychology of Defense Mechanisms #counseling #psychology suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Gottman’s Warning Signs Understanding the warning signs every couple should know. Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling #relationships
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
7 Sins of Memory A humbling yet noteworthy review of the limitations of our memories. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2022/01/t…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Healing Power of Forgiveness When we forgive, we let go of anger, resentment, and the recurring thoughts that keep us bound to the offense. suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2019/…
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Gottman’s Warning Signs Understanding the warning signs every couple should know. Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling #relationships
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Contempt Is a powerful destroyer of relationships and it predicts divorce. Based on the evidence-based wisdom of John Gottman and his colleagues.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thinking- so many ways to be spiritually abused.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Today I took a break from #psychology to enjoy art. When I took a break from art for lunch, I appreciated this hawk screeching from its perch.
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Geoff W. Sutton @geoffwsutton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Sexual Orientation Data Cook (2020) suggested the sources of influence on sexual orientation as shown in the graphic. open.substack.com/pub/geoffreywsutt…
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