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Cognitive screening tools are rarely validated for Indigenous populations of Latin America, a barrier to early dementia detection. We culturally adapted and evaluated the psychometric performance of the Peruvian version…
Depression and anxiety are common mental health disorders that often share overlapping symptoms. This can limit the specificity of standard screening tools and complicate differential diagnosis. Changes in judgment can…
Human interaction invariably occurs within a specific context. Although recent research highlights the role of context for emotion communication, the specific influence of the environmental ambience (the settingâs…
Changes in personality during adolescence may shape future alcohol use, especially in times of societal crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted social norms and stress regulation, making it a natural experiment to…
With the advancement of digital education, short videos have emerged as a powerful teaching and learning, demonstrating unprecedented potential for education for sustainable development (ESD). This study examines how…
Drink spiking has received increasing public and media interest in the United Kingdom (UK), particularly following reports of needle spiking in 2021. Despite growing concern, incidents remain under-reported due to…
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common and costly mental health condition that is often associated with deficits in executive function. Smartphone applications (“apps”) have emerged as promising methods for…
Reinforcement learning from human feedback and related preference-tuning methods are widely used to make large language models safer, yet repeated tuning may also alter the boundary between refusal and compliance…
Accurate assessment of reading comprehension difficulty represents a fundamental challenge in adaptive learning systems and educational content development. Traditional readability formulas rely on surface-level…
Cognitive-motor interventions may help preserve and enhance cognitive, physical and sensorimotor function in aging populations, however, their feasibility for older adults working in cognitively demanding positions and…
This study aimed to assess factors associated with natural SARS-CoV-2 infection among undiagnosed Singaporean adults in the late stage of the pandemic. Snowball sampling was used to recruit a convenient sample of adults…
This article presents a case-based ethical analysis of a critically ill COVID-19 patient in an ICU in mainland China, focusing on the conflict between a previously expressed refusal of life-sustaining treatment and…
This study examines the association between executive military experience and corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Using a sample of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2010 to 2023, we find…
The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns.
Verissimo Coaching has introduced Structured Clarity, a coaching methodology designed to help self-aware adults bridge the gap between ...
Lewinsohn's 1974 behavioural model made action part of the explanation for motivation and mood. Modern trials support behavioural ...
The "typing…" indicator can create anxiety due to intolerance of uncertainty. This psychological trait makes unpredictable situations difficult to tolerate for many. Repeatedly seeking reassurance ...
A surprisingly simple technique could subtly change how you approach life's most important moments.
Psychology says people who have a small library at home aren't necessarily less interested in books or knowledge. The number of ...
I have noticed, with some regularity, that discussing seasonal color theory in relation to personal style, brand design, or ...
Think about the first bite of a food you have been craving. It can feel unusually satisfying: the flavor seems stronger, the ...
A memorable trip can temporarily broaden your sense of what life can look and feel like. When you return home, familiar routines may seem less exciting or even somewhat limiting for a while. That ...
Acknowledging and integrating the Shadow – our dark side that is home to negative emotions like anger and greed -- is a ...
Learn how trading psychology influences decisions and how traders can manage fear, greed, FOMO and cognitive biases through planning and risk management.
New research shows experiences of adversity are linked with stronger perceptions of injustice – and a greater tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.
Psychology says people who wear unkempt clothes at home aren't lazy or depressed. Wearing old, loose or worn clothes can be linked to physical comfort, reduced social pressure and a need to separate ...
Psychology does not suggest that muting chats is always a healthy choice, nor does it mean that withdrawing from communication is never a cause for concern. However, persistent isolation, avoiding ...
Feeling like you don’t want to do anything can happen for several psychological and everyday reasons. Explore how stress, mental fatigue, overwhelm, habits and emotional factors can affect motivation.
Books have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of cognitive benefits…
Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.
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