A growing body of research points to the importance of one personality trait – intellectual humility – and how it influences our learning, relationships and worldview.
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What movitaves these wealthy young people from doing this atrocity?
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.
The popular daytime television show has been axed. Here’s how programme makers can ensure proper aftercare fro reality show participants.
The mating habits of these tiny, colorful fish may be revealing something broader about the animal kingdom, and perhaps even our own desires.
The death of a close friend is a much overlooked bereavement.
Virtual reality can allow teachers and students to explore coral reefs or the inside of cells without leaving the classroom.
Older people may be vulnerable to the physiological effects of anger, but not sadness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you an extrovert or an introvert? From personality to emotional maturity, individual differences matter when it comes to happiness.
We often spend time thinking about how we can change ourselves rather than rejoicing in what makes us truly unique.
Why is it that some ‘fake news’ gets us remembering things that are not true? It depends on how our memory works, and there are ways we can avoid being duped.
A psychologist unexpectedly realized that Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ mirrors the life stages she’s identified in a group of women she’s been tracking since 1970.
Rising evidence shows that many psychology studies don’t stand up to added scrutiny. The problem has many scientists worried – but it could also encourage them to up their game.
Would you rather lose your sense of touch or your vision? Here are the pros and cons of each, according to science.
If you’re in a competitive environment, be wary of people looking you directly in the eyes.
Lawyers and jurors need to know what causes people to behave the way they do.
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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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Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Trinity College Dublin
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University
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Professor of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Cognitive and Parapsychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Behavioural Science, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Reader in Consumer Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
