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Psychology suggests that people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily inactive or uninterested in social connections.
Discover the psychology behind why spending money on others boosts happiness more than treating yourself. Research reveals insights from experiments and cultural studies on generosity and well-being.
Smell is one of the most personal senses we have and psychology suggests that people who don't like the smell of flowers aren't necessarily negative or unusual.
When someone is generous, do you really need to return the favour? It depends on your relationship.
Psychology suggests that people who laugh during serious situations are not necessarily being insensitive or disrespectful. In many cases, the laughter reflects an emotional response to stress, ...
Clinicians were asked how anxiety should be explained to patients to improve treatment.
My colleague David Armstrong, who has died aged 91, spent more than six decades shaping the field of systems psychodynamics. With a rare knack for expressing complex ideas in simple language, he placed psychoanalytic…
Finding a reason to learn that comes from within ourselves - intrinsic motivation - is key.
Psychology suggests that shifting your focus from yourself to others can transform first impressions. Here is how genuine curiosity and active listening make you more likeable, confident, and ...
Mental health experts to help readers understand the landscape and find the best help possible.
Just one cultural activity a week may match some of the benefits of regular exercise.
Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't always reacting without reason. Psychology explains that fear of insects and reptiles can develop through evolution, ...
What happens in the brain when readers strongly identify with fictional characters.
I can’t blame my patients for turning to its straightforward assessments. But it has real risks – and care may require human messiness“Chat told me I should break up with him.”I instructed my face to remain…
Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit may reflect careful decision-making, practical thinking, ...
As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fearsIt was the first day of spring this year. I was topless, face-down on…
Interacting with children has gotten a lot less intuitive, even if you’re a parent yourself.
Announcing ambitions can sometimes reduce the drive to achieve them. Receiving praise for intentions creates a false sense of accomplishment. This psychological effect stems from the brain ...
The best response to unwanted romantic interest is a clear and unambiguous rejection.
The journey home after a match is often when many athletes recall the game, where they replay every mistake made in their minds. For many parents, this might feel like an ideal time to discuss the ...
Psychology says people who read bedtime stories to their kids aren't simply helping children fall asleep. Research suggests this daily habit can support empathy and creativity. A study found that ...
Collector of dream stories from across continent finds ‘surprising consistency’ in the way they are structuredA young woman discovers in a dream that she is responsible for the Holocaust and tries to come up with schemes…
Doctor calls creatine 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
I have many years of experience in regards to individual therapy, couple counseling, family counseling, substance abuse ...
A study shows that "good" or healthy fats and “bad” fats affect brain cells in different ways.
A group of researchers examine the communication barriers impacting social science professionals’ credibility and how people make sense of their expertise.
Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows that mathematical thinking is linked with logical reasoning, ...
Researchers have identified a previously overlooked mechanism of brain cell death that appears to play a major role in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The finding could lead to new treatments aimed at…
The thoughts, feelings and coping styles that could be affecting your heart health.
For 50 years scientists and the public alike have been completely wrong about the biological basis of depression.
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