A CNN report we'd like to see. (Editor's Notebook).(National Institute of Consumer Confidence researches consumer behavior)(Brief Article)

Wolf, I'm here at the National Institute of Consumer Confidence in Langley, Virginia, where CNN is getting a rare glimpse at cutting-edge research into the mind of the American consumer -- as we all know, the bulwark of our economy.

"Here, psychologists probe the innermost thoughts of Americans and why they spend -- or don't spend -- their hard-earned money.

"Every day, our government learns more about the economy's underpinnings during therapy sessions with typical American consumers

"Let's listen in on a session right now..."

"Good afternoon, Bob. How are we feeling today?"

"OK, I guess, doctor. I'm still a little jittery. I tried going to the mall. I'm …