Don’t worry, research can help.
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You can make a start by doing things badly…
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference.
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Research shows that context matters for understanding what a person’s words mean – especially when power dynamics are involved.
People across Africa don’t have access to mental health professionals. A new community-based approach in Zimbabwe is proving effective.
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Lay workers are being trained to help Zimbabwe manage mental issues in communities. So far it’s proving successful.
Children as young as three internalise a bias against dark skin.
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At the root of the skin bleaching phenomenon is a psychological complex.
The body language of pride.
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Whether pride is good for you may depend on your personality.
Rosa and Alan Duarte at a vigil Oct. 2, 2017 in Las Vegas for the victims of the Las Vegas shootings.
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Terrorism, confusion and fear are leaving many feeling demoralized. While not quite on the level of depression, demoralization is still something to pay attention to. Here are some ways to do that.
A member of the public brings flowers to lay on the north side of London Bridge.
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People stand together in solidarity, but it belies the more complex story of human response.
OK, I’ve got this….
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Feel like something will be easy to remember? Your prediction may be influenced by how clearly the information was presented in the first place.
Winslow Homer’s ‘Boys in a Pasture’ (1874).
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There are two types of nostalgia. One promotes resilience and personal growth, while the other can lead to an obsessive quest to escape the present.
It’s a crucial cog in the your ability to perform a variety of mental tasks.
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Both psychologists and neuroscientists are interested in how working memory holds on to items over brief intervals – and are investigating from different angles.
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Repetitive patterns from windows, blinds and stairs are really uncomfortable to look at.
How do you see the world?
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How we see the world depends on certain aspects of our personality.
Osama bin Laden and his advisor Ayman al Zawahiri.
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A new study suggests that distorted moral cognition is what set terrorists apart from the rest of us.
Fidget spinner.
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There can be benefits to fidgeting, such as boosting attention or helping you burn up to 800 extra calories a day. But it comes at a cost…
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How zombies and gaming can help students learn.
Positive psychology isn’t just about thinking happy thoughts.
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Research and practice in positive psychology aim to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure they’re the best and most mentally healthy person they can be.
Balancing and doing tricks requires visual attention.
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Fidget items can have practical uses that help people calm down and stay focused. The problem with spinners may be that they require visual attention, which can distract users and others nearby.
People protest Comey’s firing in Los Angeles on May 10, 2017.
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The author of a seminal work in the field of political psychology reveals two big mistakes the president made.
Children currently in – or who have histories with – residential care services are more likely to have contact with the justice system.
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Knowing why people with troubled childhoods may be more likely to engage in criminal activity is necessary to inform the development of effective prevention and early intervention initiatives.
Where’s Mary?
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The internet is changing how urban legends are spread – and helping to create new ones.