So-called ‘high agency’ people are more able to do what they want – but research shows our sense of control depends on a lot of factors beyond individual choices.
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For mental health professionals, exploring the role of pets in clients’ lives can offer valuable insights into their family dynamics and well-being.
Do you have a secure or anxious attachment with your pet?
Human minds were shaped in a different world to the one we live in today.
They may look similar, but burnout and depression can have different causes and management strategies.
Many top drivers report feeling like they drive in slow motion.
Belle Gibson built a ‘wellness’ empire on a lie about cancer. Scammers often use psychology and widely-held beliefs to exploit vulnerable people.
A 2015 book by a psychologist who works with adult children of emotionally immature parents has taken off on social media, ‘validating’ its readers. But is it any good?
Harsh punishments may stop students feeling valued at their school.
People often talk about reality TV in terms of how ‘trashy’ it is, and how it might be considered ‘guilty’ viewing. But is there any evidence of harm taking place?
We often assume that having more ‘good things’ than others means being more valuable as a person. But behind this there are a host of hidden assumptions
Conflicting polls can make it seem like Americans back Trump’s deportation plan. A psychologist and survey researcher explains how to make sense of the numbers.
Humans have complex psychological monitoring systems that track whether we are at risk of being pushed out of groups.
Most explanations say discrimination is driven by differences between groups – but random individual differences may also play a role.
Many famous artists suffered in their early years, but escapism fed their genius.
Assessing how well items align with your core beliefs may make it easier to let them go.
Recent research shows childhood memories of emotion towards a parent may be malleable. Should psychotherapies warn clients about this potential side effect?
Some people avoid the news because they feel worn out by its intensity.
There has been a growing recognition that psychology, as a discipline, must engage more deeply with local contexts.
Elite athletes are known to be tough-minded. Research reveals openness is also a key personality trait, one that allows them to execute creative, unscripted plays.
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