Politicians should take into account the psychological impact of being jobless.
People tend to view social media posts more favorably when more people have liked, commented on or shared them, regardless of the quality of the posts.
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During COVID, many therapists took their sessions online. But others went outside with their clients, taking a leisurely stroll through a near-by park.
Some thought Dan Ariely’s faked data study might be a blow to behavioural science, but actually its exposure shows how behavioural scientists are rooting out false research.
At the Amna Suraka museum in Iraq, exhibits show the torture that was carried out in the cells.
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Interviews with former torturers in Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq reveal what it takes to be a torturer – which could help explain how to reduce the number of people who get tortured around the world.
The existence of smartphones has modified social and work expectations so that 24-hour availability is now often considered the norm.
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Some researchers argue that nomophobia, or no mobile phobia, should be treated through psychological and pharmaceutical treatments. But these claims ignore real-life interactions.
Ignoring negative emotions by trying to be positive all the time — called toxic positivity — can have consequences for mental health. Experiencing negative emotions is inevitable and essential.
When our bodies are moving, our minds are more open to learning.
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Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
The feeling that something is “on the tip of your tongue” but you can’t quite remember it may be more indicative of a good memory than a bad one.
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Disputes are normal in romantic partnerships, but learning to see them from an outsider’s perspective, rather than your biased point of view, could be the key to cutting down on conflicts.
In some cases, recurring dreams that emerge during childhood can even persist into adulthood.
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Dreams help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events. Repetitive content may represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate difficult experiences.
Eating right can be an emotional issue, as well as a question of economics.
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Detecting food insecurity requires more than assessing what’s in your refrigerator or measuring the distance between your home and the closest supermarket.
How do they stick their landings?
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Memories are easier to recall if they happen in unusual contexts, and our sense of time depends on how much things change. And being in lockdown is not conducive to either of these things.
Why does raising money for charity have to involve the pain of running a marathon, or the indignity of growing unflattering facial hair? Because research shows people will give more money if you suffer.