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Cuddles and slobbery kisses, meeting other dog owners in the park and a general lift in mood all likely help new dog owners feel less lonely, our new study suggests.
If you’re feeling guilt or shame about something, there are several proven ways to move past it. First, take responsibility and, then, forgive yourself. Here’s how to do that.
United Airlines faced a public relations nightmare when they dragged a man off a flight in 2017 – until the blame shifted back to the victim.
Whether due to Trump or unhappiness with the mainstream media, Americans say that they are avoiding the news more than before.
The human scream – a response we share with our primate relatives – is more nuanced than you might think.
You’ve probably heard of ‘attachment styles’ when it comes to relationships. They begin to develop as part of your early experiences with parents, and affect your relationships throughout life.
We feel less shame in our personal lives than ever, which is a good thing. But we do still need our leaders to be bound by it.
Worried about an uncertain future? A psychologist offers tips to overcome the stress.
We are in a battle for our minds. And it isn’t clear we will win.
Dealing successfully with rudeness can help people develop resilience and confidence.
Brain functions integrate and compress multiple components of an experience, including sight and smell – which simply can’t be handled in the way computers sense, process and store data.
The benefits of being ‘mentally tough’ are many. Why let just those who are lucky to be naturally resilient benefit, when it can be taught to everyone?
Greta Thunberg has received a lot of abuse for her campaign to provoke global action on climate change.
We all like to think of ourselves as heroes. But according to science, the vast majority of us wouldn’t be prepared to rebel against totalitarian rulers.
This quiz will measure your ‘locus of control’ – a psychological term referring to the extent you believe you have control over the outcomes of your decisions.
Addiction has multiple causes and just chalking it up to someone’s personality probably isn’t very helpful in dealing with it.
Superheroes may be able to regenerate and fly through walls, but their supernatural qualities differ from those of spiritual beings that attract religious devotion.
Focusing on outcomes backfires. Connect with what you love and success will take care of itself.
The Priory has begun offering treatment for shopping disorder.
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology, Knox College
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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