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psychology
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New Research Shows That Toddlers Treat Rich People Better Than Poor People
16 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
This study should be seen as a warning sign about just how much our children learn from us.
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Why Is Generation Alpha Being Called ‘Honey Badgers’?
29 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The honey badger metaphor first appeared over a decade ago, when the eldest members of Generation Alpha were infants and young toddlers.
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A Psychologist Explains Why You Should Never ‘Prank’ Your Child [Video]
31 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Apparently there’s a big difference between a ‘joke’ and a ‘prank’ when it comes to what’s going on inside a kid’s brain.
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Unpacking The Quirks Of Our Erotic Minds Through Sex Dreams
02 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Admit it, because we’ve all had a crazy sex dream about someone that we really ought not to have imagined in that way.
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You Can Pay R600 To Watch Harry Talk About His Problems With Trauma Doctor/Author Gabor Maté
01 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Prince Harry is still unpacking all his trauma and allowing us all to come along for the journey.
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Researchers Put The ‘Small Dick Energy’/ Sports Car Correlation To The Test
20 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Researchers have proven that there is a link between flexing with flashy cars and a deep-down need to over/compensate for something.
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Why You Shouldn’t Hang Out With Cheaters
11 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Researchers have found that situational forces can make someone more susceptible to the possibility of being unfaithful in their own romantic relationships.
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Have Teenagers? Read This To Understand What You’re Dealing With
09 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Terri Apter is a psychologist who unpacks how scientists have, within the past two decades, been able to decode the mysteries of the teenage brain.
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It’s Monday – Do This To Deal With Morons
01 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
If your Monday blues also entail worry over having to deal with onerous people outside of your nicely curated social bubble, then consider this a safe place.
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What’s Happening Inside Your Mind When You’re Having A Nightmare
15 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s no sweeter relief than waking up shaking and sweating after a gruelling fit of late-night purgatory and realising that it was merely a nightmare.
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Beautiful People Earn More Money And Don’t Want To Share It
06 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
New research is saying that attractive people’s own beauty and self-biases play a role in political decision making, and may lead to some rather ugly results.
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Clues You Might Be The World’s Most Boring Person
28 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Psychologists and social scientists have pinpointed the markers of what makes a person stereotypically boring.
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Don’t Fret, The Wealthy Are Just As Miserable As You – Maybe Even More
24 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The human condition, for the rich or the poor, is hella complicated and more often than not, money can’t make difficult feelings or deeper problems go away.
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Why You Keep Having That Recurring Dream About Being Naked In Public
07 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Research shows that recurring dreams, like being late or showing up naked, may reflect unresolved conflicts in your life.
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What People Mean When They Say ‘Free-Range Parenting’
17 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Some parents feel that times have changed, arguing that helicopter parenting might be doing more harm than good. Enter the rise of free-range parenting.
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Spanking A Child Actually Makes Their Behaviour Worse
29 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new review of 69 studies from countries across the globe has found that physical punishment does more harm than good, worsening a child’s behaviour and making them more aggressive over time.
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Will Ferrell And Paul Rudd Team Up For Something A Little Different [Trailer]
22 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are starring together again in a new black comedy series based on a true-crime story, ‘The Shrink Next Door’.
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How To Tell If You’re Suffering From ‘Aloneliness’
11 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s a new state of being that you might be suffering from without really knowing about it: aloneliness. It’s the mirror image of loneliness, except it’s all about the need to spend some good, quality time with just yourself.
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How The Jesus Lizard And Other Animals Are Helping With Mental Illness
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
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Psychologist Weighs In On Why South Africans Are Panic Buying
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the president urging us to refrain from panic buying, the shops were overrun today. A psychologist weighs in on why.
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Do You Secretly Watch Your Own Instagram Stories Over And Over? This One’s For You
27 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You record it, you post it, and then you watch it over and over again, but have you ever stopped to think about why?
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Big Tech Is Using Psychologists To Get Your Children More Addicted To Social Media
10 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Psychologists are rallying against those in their field who have used the science of the mind to get your kids hooked on social media.
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Scientific Study On The Difference Between Hungry And Hangry
13 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes a growling stomach leads to some nasty vibes, but what is the scientific correlation between hunger and anger? There’s a study for that.
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Jennifer And Brad Are Both Single Now – This Is Why You Want Them Back Together
19 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Longing for a little Jennifer Aniston-Brad Pitt reunion now that they are both single? Well, not to worry – you aren’t the only one.
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Don’t Fear The ‘Friend Zone’ – Nobody Is ‘Out Of Your League’ – Because Science
03 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Have you ever given up hope on a crush who’s friend zoned you before you even had a chance? New research shows it could actually be a good thing
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This Is How To Quickly Tell If Your Friends Are Lying [VIDEO]
31 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No polygraph needed. This five second subliminal test will have school yard chants of ‘Liar, liar pants on fire,’ echo from the water cooler today.
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Hyper-Successful People Never Feel Rushed: Here’s Why
08 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the early 1990’s, three psychologists called on the Universität der Künste in West Berlin, Germany to study violinists. The psychologists asked a music teacher which of the violinists were most likely to have professional careers. The scientists separated that group out as the elite players. For comparison they also selected a group of students from […]
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This Is Why Car Drivers Hate Cyclists
01 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Ever wondered why cyclists make you or your friends so completely mental on the road? How is it possible that such a small thing can send you into a bloody rage? Turns out it’s completely psychological. Read on…
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Recipe For The Perfect Holiday Is To Keep It Short And Sweet
20 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we charge along into March, you may already be feeling like you need a break from what 2012 has thrown at you. Recent psychological research suggests that the best vacation you can book for yourself is probably short in duration, and punctuated with plenty of sweet experiences.
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Being Overweight May Be Linked To People-Pleasing Behaviour
02 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A question for all those hyper-nice, socially aware, dream dinner party guests out there – have you ever considered that your people-pleasing tendencies may be making you fat?
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