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Diving deeper into our relationship with the environment.
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Parents want their children to be kind to animals, but a hug looks very different to a frightened dog.
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Attributes of autism can have a hugely positive role in society.
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Is everything about who we are contained within our brains?
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Clingy behaviour can be narcissistic, too.
Is social media helping you feel good?
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Just 5% of US adults say using social media is good for their mental health. A psychologist offers some tips to help the other 95%.
Conflict can make us lose sight of common goals and interests.
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To solve our global problems we must learn to think beyond our tribes.
What happens when everyone thinks they’re smarter than everyone else?
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A growing body of research points to the importance of one personality trait – intellectual humility – and how it influences our learning, relationships and worldview.
Members of the Pakistani Christian minority in Peshawar, Pakistan, prepare placards to pay tribute to people who died in the Sri Lanka bombings.
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What movitaves these wealthy young people from doing this atrocity?
Some have any easier time than others connecting with fictional worlds and characters.
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According to a new study, those who have a tendency to sabotage their relationships may find solace in the fictional worlds of TV and movies.
Host Jeremy Kyle broadcasting before the show was axed.
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The popular daytime television show has been axed. Here’s how programme makers can ensure proper aftercare fro reality show participants.
A male guppy looks good when he looks different.
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The mating habits of these tiny, colorful fish may be revealing something broader about the animal kingdom, and perhaps even our own desires.
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The death of a close friend is a much overlooked bereavement.
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Virtual reality can allow teachers and students to explore coral reefs or the inside of cells without leaving the classroom.
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Older people may be vulnerable to the physiological effects of anger, but not sadness.
Moms leave their mark.
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Psychology researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for their offspring.
BPD is common, affecting 1-4% of Australians.
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People with borderline personality disorder are often treated as if they have a personality flaw, rather than mental health issues stemming from trauma. It’s time we changed its name.
Researchers imagine tapping into your body’s reactions to extreme cold to reap psychological benefits.
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Can the brain’s conscious mechanisms exert a significant influence on the body’s autonomic functions? New research suggests yes – with possible implications for mental health.
Group project experience doesn’t automatically translate to competence at collaboration.
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From the biggest ‘wicked’ problems on down, finding solutions to challenges depends on working together collaboratively. Students think they’re good at this, but they aren’t. Here’s what could help.
There’s no such thing as the perfect life.
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Are you an extrovert or an introvert? From personality to emotional maturity, individual differences matter when it comes to happiness.