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Narcissists, psychopaths and Machiavellians, oh my. These antagonistic personality types can make life hard for the people around them. Here are five tips for how to deal with them at work.
Social media has become a virtual lifeline during the COVID-19 crisis. How people in isolation are using Zoom and other platforms goes against the notion that social media makes us more anti-social.
Social networks tend to encourage behaviour considered deviant by local populations.
The role and efficacy of the traditional crime-prevention measures in Iraye-Oke are widely acknowledged by people who live in the area.
You’ve no one to blame but yourself, according to science.
In the wake of yet more mass murders, people want answers. Some questions that arise about the tragedies relate to mental illness. A psychiatrist answers three here.
Why do even the rich cheat on their taxes? Roesearch suggests some people may be genetically predisposed to break the rules for their own financial gain.
New analysis reveals the most common types of anti-social behaviour, and who the victims are.
School is out and screens make tempting babysitters. Follow these recommendations to allow your child some screen time without compromising their health and development.
The debate on spanking is over. Scientific studies consistently show that it is harmful to children, increasing the likelihood of mental health problems and antisocial behaviours.
Gender is important in defining susceptibility and exposure to a number of mental health risks. Gender can also explain differences in mental health outcomes.
Here’s what can be done.
Psychologists believe that something called ‘online disinhibition effect’ might partly explain trolling behaviour.
A new study suggests that the pleasure of getting an angry reaction is the biggest predictor of online trolling behaviour – meaning that the best way to fight back is just to ignore them.
Like cancer, bullying will affect a majority of employees during their working lives, as a victim, witness, or perhaps as the alleged bully. And like cancer, there’s no silver bullet to cure bullying.
Psychopaths and sociopaths have similar characteristics, lacking remorse or empathy for others. And they can both be violent, deceitful and manipulative. But what are the differences between the two?
Autism is usually diagnosed between the ages of two and five. But studies show therapies delivered earlier in childhood could help children at risk of developing autism.
A study has shown that alcohol and oxytocin, often dubbed “the love hormone” are more similar than we thought.
What happens to your brain when you drink?
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology, La Trobe University
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Federation University Australia
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Associate professor, Flinders University
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Senior Lecturer in Science Education, Sussex School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Stirling
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Forensic Criminologist, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Management (Business Ethics, Professional Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility), University of New England
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Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology, UniSA Justice & Society, University of South Australia, University of South Australia
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Communication/Security Consultant, Sociologist/Criminologist/Victimologist and Facilitator, University of Ibadan
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bradford
