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Psychology
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5 Tips For Surviving In An Increasingly Uncertain World
A recent study showed that North Americans are becoming less tolerant of uncertainty. The U.S. presidential impeachment inquiry…
What Are The Research Techniques Used In Psychology?
The abundance of knowledge that we now have regular access to did not just appear out of thin…
We’re Increasingly Bombarded With Choices – And It’s Stressing Us Out
Log onto Netflix, and you’ll be presented with a menu of nearly 6,000 titles. Create an OkCupid account,…
Is Mental Rigidity Associated With Political Zeal?
Our world is shaping up to be one filled with extreme opinions and polarizing beliefs. This is forming…
The Infantilization Of Western Culture
If you regularly watch TV, you’ve probably seen a cartoon bear pitching you toilet paper, a gecko with…
Stop Blaming Video Games For Mass Killings
In the wake of the El Paso shooting on Aug. 3 that left 22 dead and dozens injured,…
Father’s Day: Lesser-Known Ways Dads Improve Children’s Lives
Father’s Day is a time when people think about the influence of their fathers on their lives. Traditionally,…
How Where You’re Born Influences The Person You Become
As early as the fifth century, the Greek historian Thucydides contrasted the self-control and stoicism of Spartans with…
Thai Cave Boys : The Psychology Of Surviving Underground
When 12 young footballers and their coach entered the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand, it was…
How Knowledge About Different Cultures Is Shaking The Foundations Of Psychology
The academic discipline of psychology was developed largely in North America and Europe. Some would argue it’s been remarkably successful…
The Science Of Change: Think Small And Work Your Way Up
Goodbye 2016 and Hello 2017. Another year has come and gone. No matter how bad or how good…
Dan Ariely : How Equal Do We Want The World To Be? You’d Be Surprised
The news of society’s growing inequality makes all of us uneasy. But why? Dan Ariely reveals some new,…