Psychology

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind. The mind dominates our view of the world around us. We react differently to the same situation depending on our mood. Our experiences during the formative period of childhood help to define our character and personality for the rest of our lives. Psychology can be applied to many different fields, including sports, music and education, but perhaps the most well-known is counselling. Counselling aims to help patients to be happier, more stable individals.

Narcissism shows differently in men and women. Here’s how to spot it

Not every narcissist is a Patrick Bateman waiting in the wings
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Why it’s time to rethink what happiness really means

Explaining exactly what's going on in our brains when we experience joy or pleasure remains frustratingly out of reach
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Is it good for my brain to avoid the news from time to time?

It's easy to get sick of a 24-hour news cycle of war, climate crises and economic turmoil. Here's how a break will help your mental health – and gut
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Why do I find it so difficult to switch between tasks?

Why are we so bad at multitasking? A neuroscientist explains.
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How to crack the subtle body language of liars

Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
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Think you understand your dog? This study says you’re wrong – and what you should do instead

A study on human perceptions of dog behaviour found we are much worse at understanding our dogs' emotions than we think we are.
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This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower

Scientists are discovering there are some mind tricks that can take your powers of self-control to the next level…
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Which generation is the most hypersensitive?

The answer isn't quite as simple as you might think.
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I'm a neuroscientist. Here's the surprising truth about TikTok 'brain rot'

A recent study suggests bingeing short-form videos is bad for your grey matter.
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How many fathers are unknowingly raising children that aren't theirs?

A surprisingly common issue that is occurring around the world.
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The secret to a perfect morning routine probably isn't what you think

Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life.
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How to actually catch a liar, according to the new science of lie detection

We’ve been getting lie detection wrong for 100 years. Now scientists are trying to fix the problem.
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I’m a neuroscientist. Here's how gambling can change your brain

We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit.
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How to finally break your procrastination habit, explained by a psychologist

Can't break a pattern of procrastination? Prof Fuschia Sirois explains the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task.
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4 simple, science-backed ways to build habits that stick

Baby steps can make a big difference.
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Good habits are life-changing: A psychologist's guide to hacking your brain's autopilot

Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
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Why do I self-sabotage so much?

Actions which hurt your chance of success can come from low self-esteem – here are a few tips to break the habit.
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How do I stop taking things personally?

Try not to take it to heart.
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