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More work has been done to understand why people become militant – but here’s what we know about disengaging those who do.
Andy Murray – world number one tennis player.
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Confidence in sports, exams and other endeavours in life, can be counter-productive.
Nicky Reilly driven away from court in 2008 where he was charged with preparing to commit acts of terrorism.
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People suffering from autism could be far more vulnerable to falling under the spell of terror organisations on the look-out for new recruits.
Best friend.
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Animals can bring a sense of trust and stability.
Including different facial expressions in fundraising pitches can change how people respond, research suggests.
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Seeing cheerful kids in fundraising pitches works better for some potential donors than others, research suggests. Nonprofits may want to tailor their appeals to different audiences because of that.
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.
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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.