PsychologyAug 4, 2026
One Simple Eating Habit That Keeps Brains Sharper (M)
Losing weight is not the only benefit. This simple eating schedule gives the brain an unexpected boost.
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PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psychologists Recommend Teaching Emotional Regulation to Kids Before Age 7
According to psychologists, it's important to teach a child emotional regulation before age 7, stating it's a critical developmental milestone.
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
What Your GPS Knows About Friendship
Posted August 4, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk I am, by any measure, an average and careful driver. I treat speed limits almost religiously; on highways I set the cruise control two or three miles below the limit and…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry: Here is what their behaviour may mean
Psychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry or mean. Irritation can appear when stress, tiredness, emotional pressure or mental overload reduces a ...
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psychology says people who give huge importance to their house help aren't arrogant or dependent: Here is what the behaviour can mean
Psychology says people who give huge importance to their house help aren't necessarily arrogant or dependent. The behaviour can reflect empathy, gratitude, emotional intelligence and an egalitarian ...
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
The truth about blushing: why we do it, how we can resist it – and why it’s actually good for us
Humans are the only animals whose faces redden with embarrassment. Should we see that as an affliction, or as a blessing?‘Blushing is the most peculiar and most human of all expressions,” Charles Darwin once wrote, and…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Why do some people love rainy days? Psychology reveals the surprising personality traits behind this preference
Some people dread rainy days, while others find them calming and comforting. Psychologists say this preference may be linked to personality, sensory experiences and emotional wellbeing. Here's what ...
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Understanding the sudden ‘grief attacks’ that hit mourners
A psychologist studied grief attacks and discovered just how powerful and all-consuming grief can be.
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Psychology says people who can't keep secrets even for a few minutes aren't always betraying trust: Here's what this habit really reveals
Psychology explains why some people struggle to keep secrets. The habit may be linked to impulse control, emotions, stress and social needs rather than intentional betrayal.
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Subjective experience and social support predict exercise persistence in university students via perceived usefulness and behavioral control
Despite the well-documented benefits of regular exercise, low persistence in exercise among college students remains a significant public health concern. Existing research predominantly examines the impact of individual…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Systematic review and meta analysis of self guided virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety
Self-guided virtual reality exposure therapy (SGVRET) may offer a scalable approach for social anxiety, but its independent effects remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Teacher support and student engagement in second language education: a systematic review of motivational mechanisms and an integrated framework
Teacher support is widely recognized as an important antecedent of student engagement in second language (L2) education, yet existing research remains fragmented in its conceptualization and differentiation of teacher…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Human-AI Co-Ideation in VR Experience Design: Using the Dimensionality Framework (8Df) to Structure LLM-Guided Design
Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used in creative practice, yet designers often lack structured frameworks that support both creativity and theoretical grounding, especially in complex media workflows, such…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Stress-induced cortisol clouds the gut feeling in decision-making: a randomized controlled study
The advice to âfollow your gutâ reflects the idea that instinctive feelings can guide decision-making. Indeed, anticipatory emotional bodily signals, such as skin conductance responses, have been shown to help people…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
“Their Rejection Made Him Isolate Himself”: social rejection within families and society towards children with intellectual disability and/or autism in Saudi Arabia
Children with intellectual disability and/or autism face pervasive social rejection, which contributes to loneliness and social isolation for both the children and their families. Whilst research has documented some…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Hemispheric contributions to praxis: imitation of gestures and pantomime of tool use following left and right hemisphere damage
Stroke patients with apraxia typically have difficulty imitating simple postures and movements done by the examiner and tasks that demand pantomime of daily actions with tools. We used voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping…
PsychologyAug 4, 2026
The valence of client and therapist language reflects symptom changes in messaging-based psychotherapy
Psychopathology is often characterized by intense negative emotions. Understanding how these emotions are expressed through language can provide valuable insights on emotional processing and reveal linguistic patterns…
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology says people who say sorry after setting a boundary may be unlearning old habits
You finally say "no" or ask for what you need, then immediately apologise for it. Psychology suggests this common habit isn't always about being polite. It may reflect years of people-pleasing, ...
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology tips to make a great first impression
Discover simple psychology-based communication techniques that can help you build rapport and leave a positive first impression. #Psychology #Communication #Confidence ...
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
11 brutal observations about human psychology that may change the way you understand people
Some patterns may be uncomfortable to accept, but recognizing them can help you build healthier relationships with the people around you.
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology says people who give up without a fight easily aren't always weak: What their behaviour may mean
Psychology says people who give up without a fight easily aren't always weak. Their decision may be linked to emotional exhaustion, learned helplessness, repeated rejection, stress or ...
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Rethinking Emotion Across the Lifespan: Dynamic, Multilevel, and Real-World Perspectives
Emotions are fundamental to human adaptation, influencing cognition, decision-making, social behavior, learning, health, and well-being throughout life.
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology explains why some people leave you feeling drained after just one conversation
There are conversations that leave a smile behind. Then there are those that seem to take something away. It may last only five or ten minutes, yet afterwards the mind feels heavy ...
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology says some people only notice your presence when you start acting like you’re not always there
Psychology explains how constant availability can decrease perceived value in relationships. The brain habituates to unchanging stimuli, reducing active attention over time. This pattern means ...
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
What is Human Experience?: Psychology vs Philosophy
When looking into studying human experience, psychology and philosophy are the subjects to choose. They both investigate identity, motivation, and the desire to understand what makes a human being.
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)
Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health.
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Annie thought perimenopause symptoms were keeping her awake. Alcohol was playing a role too | Diane Young
Hot flushes, anxiety, poor sleep and mood swings are common during perimenopause. But the very thing Annie was using to manage her symptoms had become an even bigger problemThe modern mind is a column where experts…
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Psychologist Reveals the Best Phrase To Shut Down Nosy Questions Effectively
"That's not a conversation I'm available for" is great for shutting down intrusive questions and comments because it taps into the psychology of nosy people, who may project their own boredom, ...
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Creativity and the Search of the Eureka Factor
Creativity is not limited to geniuses. All of us have the capacity to solve problems, adapt, and improve life. Do not be embarrassed to ask questions. Do not worship tradition.
PsychologyAug 2, 2026
Clicky Ponting and ‘known cheats’ on the golf course: the crisis in UK sportsmanship
Some blame social media and the behaviour of world leaders for a perceived decline in honestyWhen a cricket team in North Yorkshire became the centre of a cheating scandal that made headlines around the world, it made…