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.
The subtle signs you're a chronic people pleaser (and to take back control)
Are you a doormat, or just a nice person, if you constantly make sacrifices for other people?
How not to raise a narcissist, according to science
Parents naturally want their children to feel special – but showering them with praise can sometimes do more harm than good
How to finally silence your inner critic, according to psychologists
The criticism coming from your inner voice isn’t always the most constructive. But psychologists are working on ways to help your negative self-talk.
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Why we keep getting the cause of dyslexia wrong
Everything from genetics to the way our brains process sounds can pose challenges as we learn to read
What we get wrong about ADHD in adults (and why it matters)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was long thought to be something only unruly schoolkids suffered with. Now, the science is telling us a very different story
Is psychopathy born or bred?
For years, scientists have argued over whether psychopathy is learned or inherited. Brain imaging is now offering an unexpected verdict
4 simple, science-backed ways to build habits that stick
Baby steps can make a big difference
What your life would be like without an inner voice
People whose lives aren’t narrated by a voice in their head may have ‘anendophasia’. Experts are now investigating what’s actually going on in there
Why Christmas with family overwhelms your brain (and how to cope)
Affective labelling and scheduled escapes: the psychological tactics you need for a merry (and sane) Christmas.
Do I have alexithymia?
If you struggle to identify your feelings on a regular basis, you might just have alexithymia – here's how you can know if you do
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
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
How stable is my personality?
Various studies have looked at how personality changes over our lives
How to build the mindset now proven to slow ageing
How much could a change of attitude change your life?
This ‘digital brain’ could soon simulate ethically forbidden experiments
This very complicated computer model was designed to help teach us about our own brains
Humans are absolutely terrible at reading dog emotions, study finds
Our emotions can play a big part in how we respond to our furry friends – but not in the way you might think
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?
Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
How to find your life’s purpose: The biggest lessons from the world’s top experts
Science has shown that having a raison d’être is good for us
Simple ways to calm your stressed dog this Guy Fawkes Night, according to an expert
A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the fireworks start flying.
These are the traits most likely to make you a killer, according to police AI
AI is being trained to spot future killers – and it’s already making eerily accurate predictions. But can we trust it to get it right every time?
Here’s how you could be a psychopath and never know it
Psychopathy isn’t rare, just widely misunderstood and overlooked – even by those who have it
Your brain runs on autopilot most of the time. Here’s how to take back control
A new study has found that habits rule our daily lives, and yet they may be the key to achieving our goals
This overlooked habit might be your best stress relief tool
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
6 simple science-backed ways to boost your attention span
Primed for constant interruptions, your brain is now distracting itself, says science. It’s time to break the cycle and retrain your focus