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.
How to speak so people actually want to listen
Do you just need to be more interesting? A psychologist explains how to make people listen to what you have to say
What are some ways to overcome the intermediate plateau when learning a skill?
Struggling to make that next step? Psychology tells us how to break through that pesky plateau
7 autism myths experts want everyone to stop believing
From vaccine fears to miracle cures, here’s what decades of scientific research actually reveal about the condition
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The groundbreaking new research revealing what drives loneliness – and what actually helps
Human disconnection has turned out to be far more complex – and far more treatable – than anyone expected
Do we really remember an event, or just the memory of an event?
Will you remember this article accurately?
The 5 best ways to cope with hair loss, explained by a psychologist
Losing your hair can feel like losing part of your identity – here's how to cope with it
Experts have found the one emotion that causes procrastination – and how to stop it
Can’t stop dilly-dallying over your to-do list? Psychologists say the culprit isn’t sloth, but stress. And the fix may be surprisingly simple
The new research challenging everything we know about habit formation
From spending less time on your phone to getting outdoors more often, now is the time to try forming a new good habit
Does my brain live a little in the past?
Does your brain live in the past? Here's how the brain processes and smooths over out-of-date sensory information
Why you don’t have free will, according to a top neuroscientist
One of science and philosophy’s most profound questions may have finally been answered
Why it’s time to change how we see sociopathy
The long-blurred line between sociopathy and psychopathy is being redrawn – and it could change how the warning signs are spotted
Does having children actually make you happy? A neuroscientist explains
Some parents say having kids is the best thing they've ever done... others would quite like some time to themselves. So, overall, does having kids make you happier?
Does your name affect your physical appearance?
What's in a name? A lot, actually
Why most personality tests are nonsense – and the one that isn’t
You can forget about your horoscope or Myers-Briggs result. By-and-large, they’re nothing more than a bit of fun
Why some people are far easier to gaslight than others
Everything we believe about the world can be manipulated, says a hypnosis expert
The one thing you should stop doing to have a better relationship, according to science
Stop trying to fix your partner's problems – listening matters more.
Is my dog brainwashing me for treats?
You can’t say no to those puppy dog eyes, go on, give your furry best friend another treat. Oh wait, are you being brainwashed?
Why do we root for the villain in movies?
Why you can't resist rooting for the wrong side
How to finally break your procrastination habit, according to a psychology professor
These are the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task
The one thing most self-made billionaires won't admit about their success
Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life
What your intrusive thoughts actually reveal about you
Occasionally, you’re minding your own business when a weird – and sometimes disturbing or upsetting – thought pops into your head. Why does your brain do this, and does it mean that you’re a bad person?
What is a collapsed narcissist?
A certain type of narcissist carries extra risk with a rage not seen elsewhere.
Is having déjà vu unhealthy?
Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...
What is decision paralysis and how do I deal with it?
You'll never be stuck deciding which washing detergent to buy ever again
