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Introduction]"I shouldn't have gotten that angry"—have you ever regretted something later?🔥Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, but knowing how to deal with it well can significantly ...
Sometimes, the change is genuine. People are not psychologically fixed throughout their lives; their attitudes, habits and ways of relating to others can evolve over time. Friends, romantic partners, ...
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.
Psychology explains why people who give up unreserved seats to those who need them more may display empathy, social awareness, prosocial behaviour and emotional intelligence.
Explore the psychology of decision-making. Learn how biases, heuristics, and emotions shape your choices daily. Uncover the hidden forces influencing your ...
AbstractThis paper aims to organize the relationship between "music and emotion," which the author has repeatedly addressed in music research and music philosophy since 2025, and to reconstruct it as ...
Avoiding a confrontation can be the safest and most sensible choice when a situation feels threatening. The pattern becomes more psychologically meaningful when someone consistently struggles to voice ...
Putting on a fresh pair of socks every day does not automatically mean someone is unusually hygienic, disciplined, organized, concerned about germs or highly conscientious. The habit can have much ...
There are obvious links with areas such as mental health and addiction, SEND and inclusion, climate change and sustainability, healthy eating, diet and exercise. But psychology also plays an important ...
From excitement to emptiness, why our motivation drops after achieving a major goal in life. Here’s the psychology behind this.
A government scheme is giving citizens cash for spending time with a good book. We ask behavioural scientists, along with The Anxious Generation author and psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whether it’ll help make the habit…
Emotions play a crucial role in shaping our thoughts and behaviors, acting as a guiding force in our everyday lives. According to psychological experts, they are essential for survival, acting as an ...
Transformation in South Africa’s institutions of higher education has been slow and uneven.
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
Psychology has become one of the most popular courses at university. That’s no surprise as the insights it gives to our behaviour can help in a huge variety of careersFor Niamh Mulcahy, 21, graduating with a psychology…
An Anishinaabe storyteller and healer from Serpent River First Nation shares Ojibwe teachings on suffering, acceptance and Ceremony as ways of connecting Indigenous healing wisdom with psychological practice.
A clinical psychologist is encouraging people to 'soft reset' this September instead of waiting for January - saying it's the perfect time of year for it.
Different types of thoughts are meaningfully tied to our emotional well-being. By understanding these connections, we can identify new ways to support and improve our mental health.
It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.
Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree withFestivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspective of the world when they make their…
Why do we make irrational decisions, seek approval or repeat familiar habits? These 12 books explore the psychology behind everyday human behaviour.
Conversations are supposed to be two-sided – but all too often we come up against someone who’s passionately, exclusively in love with the sound of their own voice. Time to fight back …When I was in my early teens, I was…
Knowing how to respond to emotions instead of letting it affect actions and relationships is key to maintaining everyday wellbeing.
Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money emphasises the role of behaviour in financial decisions. It also highlights that intelligence alone doesn't ensure financial success.
In this episode of Science Weekly, recorded in front of an audience at the London podcast festival on 3 September, Ian Sample hears from Michael Safi, the host of the Guardian’s chart-topping podcast about artificial…
Feeling awkward about responding to birthday messages in an office WhatsApp group does not automatically indicate introversion, insecurity or poor relationships with colleagues. Sometimes it simply ...
Memories are dynamic, not fixed. Even if what you’re remembering about your own experience isn’t quite how it all happened, those memories serve important roles.
A 10-step skincare routine can serve different psychological purposes, from self-care and personal identity to habit, enjoyment and a sense of competence or control. For some people, it may also ...
Sibling relationships are distinctive because they are built around a shared past, familiarity and a relatively equal footing. Brothers and sisters often grow up experiencing many of the same family ...
Psychology says people who read reviews, watch trailer or check ratings before watching a movie aren't indecisive. They may be using information to manage risk, time and expectations before choosing a ...
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