PsychologySep 30, 2026
Almost everyone naturally turns left when walking – and we still have no idea why
Across ages, genders, cultures and conditions, crowds always walk in a counter-clockwise spiral.
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PsychologySep 30, 2026
Psychology says people who go straight to sleep when life gets overwhelming may be doing more than avoiding their problems
After an argument, someone may choose to sleep for a while and calm down. Another person may head to bed simply to escape a difficult conversation. There is an important difference between the two. A ...
PsychologySep 30, 2026
Male Psychology Behind 'Read' vs. 'Unread' Messages: How to Tell If He's Interested
While both 'read' and 'unread' messages result in no reply, the male psychology behind them is said to be completely different. A 'read' message means he has seen it but is putting off the reply, ...
PsychologySep 30, 2026
What is Anger Management? How to Deal with Anger Based on the Relationship Between Age and "Anger"
"Short-tempered seniors" making the news, minor comments on social media leading to online firestorms, and even in the workplace, the way one expresses anger is now being questioned as harassment.
PsychologySep 30, 2026
To Avoid Being Swayed by Emotions: Developing Emotional Regulation Skills | INNERSHIFT
Some people find it difficult to suppress their emotions.Anger or anxiety can surface immediately.However, that frankness can also become a strength in communicating your true feelings to those around ...
PsychologySep 30, 2026
Psychology Software Tools Builds on Early Bioz Success to Expand Access to Publication-Backed Product Evidence
PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / , the leading research validation platform that helps suppliers showcase published scientific evidence and guide researchers toward confident ...
PsychologySep 30, 2026
Psychology says there's more behind changing yourself around different friends than simply being "fake" or having no personality
Psychology explains why people may behave differently around different friends, from social adaptation and mimicry to group identity, without necessarily meaning they are being fake.
PsychologySep 29, 2026
Matric 2026: The psychology behind exam pressure
With Matric exams approaching, experts share practical guidance on exam anxiety, confidence, procrastination, expectations and emotional wellbeing.
PsychologySep 29, 2026
These 8 Casual Phrases Quietly Kill Your Motivation — Psychologists Decode the Hidden Red Flags
Eight Phrases People Who Are Slowly Losing Their Motivation Say In Casual Conversation You rarely wake up one morning and think, “Ah yes, my motivation has officially left the chat.” It slips away ...
PsychologySep 28, 2026
Understanding the Role of Anger in Physical Punishment
In this discussion, I want to look at the role anger has in physical punishment. I suggest that by better understanding anger, we have a better chance of understanding and decreasing physical ...
PsychologySep 28, 2026
What is Psychology? (7)
Psychology provides clues to understanding yourselfStudying psychology is not just about understanding the minds and behaviors of others; it also has the meaning of gaining clues to understand ...
PsychologySep 27, 2026
School IB psychology class: Should an iced coffee really cost you the job?
This article picked by a teacher with suggested questions is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme. Details/registration here. Read all our psychology class picks.
PsychologySep 27, 2026
Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?
People with rigid thinking patterns who prefer routine and order may be drawn to extremist groups’ black-and-white solutions. But autism itself is not the problem.
PsychologySep 27, 2026
Does avoiding misery make you happy?
It might seem like self-preservation, but the results aren’t necessarily what you’d expectIn Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham, the relentlessly upbeat Sam-I-Am spends the entire book badgering a grouchy, nameless narrator…
PsychologySep 27, 2026
My Instagram reels addiction has ruined my ability to have a conversation. But can I get it back? | Hannah Ewens
As a journalist, I’m endlessly curious about people – or I was until short-form video made real-life interactions feel like a dragIt’s never pleasant to confront something unflattering about yourself, particularly when…
PsychologySep 27, 2026
7 social habits that show poor emotional regulation, according to a psychologist
Shyness and temporary stress happen, but sometimes there's a bigger issue at hand.
PsychologySep 26, 2026
What is Psychology? (5)
Psychology is not a discipline that studies only humansWhen you hear the word "psychology," you might imagine it as a discipline that studies the human mind and behavior. Of course, humans are an ...
PsychologySep 26, 2026
[NZ Early Childhood Education] What is 'Emotion' in the development of children's feelings and hearts as seen in the latest framework 'Kōwhiti Whakapae'?
Kia ora! This is Kapahaka!When it comes to ECE (Early Childhood Education) in New Zealand (NZ), the world-famous guideline 'Te Whāriki' is well known, but in recent years, the New Zealand Ministry of ...
PsychologySep 26, 2026
The True Nature of 'Lack of Motivation' as Revealed by Psychology
The true nature of 'lack of motivation.' The structure of motivation as revealed by the psychology of motivation, and how to distinguish between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.'I don't feel ...
PsychologySep 26, 2026
What lay at the bottom of my anger—from a dialogue with a psychologist
Recently, I have been feeling intense anger toward someone at work who has been ignoring me.I spoke about this to my psychologist during a counseling session on the day of my hospital visit.Since I ...
PsychologySep 26, 2026
8 psychology signs someone can't stop thinking about you
Have you ever suddenly remembered someone you have not spoken to in months and wondered, “Could they be thinking about me too?” It is a surprisingly common question, especially when a relationship ...
PsychologySep 25, 2026
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta uses ‘desirable difficulties’ to prepare his players – is this a good coaching strategy?
Arteta’s tactics include delaying the players’ meals, unexpectedly changing their travel plans, and making dressing rooms hotter.
PsychologySep 25, 2026
Our lives and identities have moved online – and it’s driving us insane | Brigid Delaney
People have become servants to social media. The ultimate flex is to walk back to real lifeThink of your online life as a garden. At first it’s just a few seeds here or there – a Facebook profile where you created entire…
PsychologySep 25, 2026
Ending the 'Waiting for Motivation' Cycle with Psychology and AI: A 7-Day Practical Plan to Overcome Procrastination
IntroductionI know what I need to do.I want to start posting for my side hustle.I need to create those documents.I want to get ahead with my studies.I want to tidy up my room.I want to make better use ...
PsychologySep 24, 2026
How to Teach Emotional Regulation to Preschoolers
Preschoolers melt down because their brains aren't wired for self-control yet. Here's how to coach emotional regulation skills that actually stick.
PsychologySep 23, 2026
3 Signs Someone You Know Might Use ‘Dark Creativity,’ By A Psychologist
Dark creativity means using original ideas to mislead or hurt others. Here are 3 research-backed signs and what psychology says actually drives them.
PsychologySep 23, 2026
Why some people suddenly go silent during fights, as per psychology
Going silent during an argument does not always mean someone is calm, mature or uninterested. Psychology research on stress and emotional regulation suggests that intense conflict can sometimes ...
PsychologySep 22, 2026
Is the true nature of anger 6 seconds? The psychology of anger management
Introduction]"I shouldn't have gotten that angry"—have you ever regretted something later?🔥Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, but knowing how to deal with it well can significantly ...
PsychologySep 22, 2026
Psychology says there’s a reason some people seem like a different person around different friends
Sometimes, the change is genuine. People are not psychologically fixed throughout their lives; their attitudes, habits and ways of relating to others can evolve over time. Friends, romantic partners, ...
PsychologySep 22, 2026
What kind of a person am I? How fear and rejection can underpin OCD
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.