The Conversation: Psychology

My unsung hero of science: Carolyn Wood Sherif, pioneer of feminist psychology who foresaw the risks of scientific bias

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From ‘French leave’ to ‘Irish goodbyes’: why you may be right to exit a party without saying goodbye

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How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

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The mental toll of quarantine on board a cruise ship – explained by a psychologist

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You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort

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How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

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What is the ‘grey rock’ method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?

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Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship

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Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you

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Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

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How to talk to your kids about separating and managing the change

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How a sense of awe can be good for your mental health

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Are we really programmed to be lazy?

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Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

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How to talk to children when terrorist attacks and violence dominate the news

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How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

How will teachers handle bullying? South African study finds they’re ill-prepared

Why 40 per cent of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist

Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here’s what the science says

My unsung hero of science: Carolyn Wood Sherif, pioneer of feminist psychology who foresaw the risks of scientific bias

From ‘French leave’ to ‘Irish goodbyes’: why you may be right to exit a party without saying goodbye

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

The mental toll of quarantine on board a cruise ship – explained by a psychologist

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

What is the ‘grey rock’ method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?

Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship

Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

How to talk to your kids about separating and managing the change

How a sense of awe can be good for your mental health

Are we really programmed to be lazy?

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

How to talk to children when terrorist attacks and violence dominate the news

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand