Psychology
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Avatar therapy: a groundbreaking treatment for psychosis?
In the Spotlight Study reveals digital characters can help patients 'push back' against distressing voices
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Polyamory is having a moment(s)
In the Spotlight The latest in loving more — and those who want less of it
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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What happens in our brains when we die
feature New study of people close to death shows neural activity associated with consciousness and lucid dreams
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The psychological war between Russia and Ukraine
In the Spotlight Ukraine is harnessing social media to combat Moscow’s blunt fear tactics
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By James Ashford Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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How dangerous is cocaine?
In Depth New statistics show that UK deaths from the drug are at record high
By The Week Staff Last updated
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