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Magda has a BSc/MSc in psychology and co-authored several articles on trait attribution and moral judgements. She taught social psychology and IT skills to undergraduates and SPSS and questionnaire design to junior researchers in a commercial research agency.

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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 1 of 112
It's heart-wrenching to see a friend you care about suffer the worries and humiliations of a relationship that appears to be bad for them. Good friends wish to "do something", and sometimes doing something is just what's required. But there is no simple, single answer to whether you should interfere and how. The right cours... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Is euthanasia ethical or unethical?: 2 of 66
I voted "yes" in this debate, but really the straightforward "yes" is too much of an unequivocal answer. The answer should be "it can be". I also believe, which for some might sound very inconsistent, that, although euthanasia can be ethical, it should not be made legal.The Moral CaseI believe that euthanasia can be morally a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The necessary spices in a well-stocked kitchen: 1 of 17
Spices (and herbs) are essential for cooking flavoursome, tasty, interesting and creative dishes. Overall, the more the merrier, but as we are all limited by space, cost and the freshness, it makes sense to start with a basic set and develop your own "spice library" from there.What you need depends, partially, on the type of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Deciding whether to breastfeed or not: 2 of 30
I so wanted to be a proud mammal! I have always believed that breastfeeding is - medically and practically - preferable. When I was pregnant with my first child I fully intended to breastfeed. I also had seen my sister breastfeeding exclusively until her child was 18 months and saw all the advantages.My daughter was full term... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Places to visit in Poland: 1 of 12
I start with a a few general pargraphs, if you are only after my list of must-sees, skip to WHY THE HELL GO THERE OR SHORT INTRODUCTION TO POLISH ATTRACTIONS section.GeographyPoland is situated between the southern shores of the Baltic and the Carpathians in the south It borders Germany, Czech and Slovak republics, Russia, Li... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Book reviews: The Secret, by Rhonda Byrnes: 1 of 12
I won't keep you in suspense. The secret of "The Secret" is to think positive thoughts: think that you have what you want to have all the time, visualise it, be grateful for it in advance and feel positive feelings as the thinking itself won't cut it without them. Y'know, "you have two sets of feelings: good feelings and bad ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 4 of 46
I find it absolutely amazing that this question is even asked! The only situation in which I can imagine the "no-use" answer being given is if and when the parents are themselves 100% tee-total. It's absolutely natural that tee-total parents will want to teach their children the same values. Many vegetarian parents bring up t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 31 of 312
Most proponents of the ban on smoking in public places start with (or at least use) an argument referring to the harmful effects of passive smoking on people other than the smoker.I have to, thus, start with the following caveat: I don't believe that there is enough reliable research evidence as to lethal effects of passive s... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Author assessment: Dan Brown: 1 of 9
This article is an experiment: most of the other submissions here refer exculsively, or mostly to the Brown top-seller Da Vinci Code. He did produce other books, and in all honesty what applies to one of them, applies to all. I do think, however, that using one of his less known products alows for a more, let's say, dispassio... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy dinners: 6 of 51
The family are piling up in the kitchen screaming with hunger, you have just came back home after spending ages in traffic jams or on crowded tube train, all you dream off is sitting with your legs up and a glass of wine or a cuppa... but food is needed. Is it to be a another take away? Or a (shudder!) ready made meal contain... More..