Psychology
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The psychological war between Russia and Ukraine
Why Everyone’s Talking About Ukraine is harnessing social media to combat Moscow’s blunt fear tactics
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Why autism and ADHD are harder to spot in females
feature Experts say signs need to be better understood to ensure earlier diagnosis for girls and women
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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How long Covid exposes a key problem with Western medicine
feature Expert argues that our simplistic and one-dimensional view of illness is unsustainable
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52 ideas that changed the world - 46. The unconscious mind
In Depth The theory of an obscured section of human consciousness has hooked psychologists for centuries
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Do psychopaths really lack empathy?
In Depth New study suggests failure to sympathise with others is a choice rather than inherent trait
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Why does optimism mean you will ‘live longer’?
Speed Read Study finds that upbeat people can have a 15% longer lifespan
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True grit: is perseverance overrated?
In Depth Well-rounded individuals may be more primed to succeed in a chaotic and fast-paced world
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Six common sleep myths debunked
In Depth Scientists find that many maxims about what makes a good night’s sleep do more harm than good
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How to tell if you are dating a psychopath
In Depth Psychopaths excel at studying people’s behaviour and using it to control them
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Tim Peake and intelligent design: why do astronauts have spiritual experiences in space?
In Depth The British astronaut is not the first to question whether the universe was created by a higher power
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How dangerous is cocaine?
In Depth New statistics show that UK deaths from the drug are at record high
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Why anxiety might be good for you
Speed Read Research suggests people with higher stress levels may be better at processing bad news
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Why your first memories may not be real
Speed Read Researchers find almost 40% of people have recollection from before the age of three - which is ‘impossible’
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