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The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopia

Calhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.
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How Does Early Childhood Shape Us?

Early childhood experiences crucially impact long-term mental health and development.
Proactive early interventions can mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences.

Lobsters and the Meaning of Life

Lobsters teach valuable lessons about growth and transformation as we age.

Psychology Takes a New Look at the Self

The concept of self is complex and varies among psychology subfields, yet understanding it can help individuals reflect on their life trajectory.

Anxiety can make you fear the worst, but don't let it ruin your life

Acceptance of life's uncertainties can alleviate anxiety, contrary to attempts to avoid discomfort.

My passion for an argument was relentless and damaging. Then my granddaughter intervened | Sergey Maidukov

The author reflects on how the need to be right damages relationships, ultimately realizing the importance of enjoying moments with loved ones instead.

Feeling Overwhelmed with the Prospect of Losing Weight?

Health changes can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety and inaction; focusing on one step at a time helps mitigate this overwhelming feeling.

How Does Early Childhood Shape Us?

Early childhood experiences crucially impact long-term mental health and development.
Proactive early interventions can mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences.

Lobsters and the Meaning of Life

Lobsters teach valuable lessons about growth and transformation as we age.

Psychology Takes a New Look at the Self

The concept of self is complex and varies among psychology subfields, yet understanding it can help individuals reflect on their life trajectory.

Anxiety can make you fear the worst, but don't let it ruin your life

Acceptance of life's uncertainties can alleviate anxiety, contrary to attempts to avoid discomfort.

My passion for an argument was relentless and damaging. Then my granddaughter intervened | Sergey Maidukov

The author reflects on how the need to be right damages relationships, ultimately realizing the importance of enjoying moments with loved ones instead.

Feeling Overwhelmed with the Prospect of Losing Weight?

Health changes can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety and inaction; focusing on one step at a time helps mitigate this overwhelming feeling.
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#communication

5 "Nice" Things Partners Do That Don't Work in the Long-Term

Excessive niceness in partners can hinder honest conflict resolution and genuine emotional connection over time.

Leadership Lessons From Admiral Nelson

Effective leadership involves clear communication and preparing teams for unpredictability, similar to navigating unforeseen challenges in battle.

Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds

Using abbreviations in texts can come off as insincere, leading to fewer responses.

Managing Conflict in Business Relationships

Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of business relationships that can drive growth when properly resolved.

5 "Nice" Things Partners Do That Don't Work in the Long-Term

Excessive niceness in partners can hinder honest conflict resolution and genuine emotional connection over time.

Leadership Lessons From Admiral Nelson

Effective leadership involves clear communication and preparing teams for unpredictability, similar to navigating unforeseen challenges in battle.

Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds

Using abbreviations in texts can come off as insincere, leading to fewer responses.

Managing Conflict in Business Relationships

Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of business relationships that can drive growth when properly resolved.
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#psychology-research

Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say

Exhaustion from self-restraint affects decision-making and behavior control, suggesting breaks are beneficial before engaging in discussions.

Presence in Therapy: Feeling Safe and Challenged to Grow

Therapists' full presence enhances therapeutic relationships, fostering safety, understanding, and personal growth in clients.

Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say

Exhaustion from self-restraint affects decision-making and behavior control, suggesting breaks are beneficial before engaging in discussions.

Presence in Therapy: Feeling Safe and Challenged to Grow

Therapists' full presence enhances therapeutic relationships, fostering safety, understanding, and personal growth in clients.
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Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Late submissions are judged more harshly, affecting perceived quality and integrity, leading to potential long-term consequences for procrastinators.

Remote islands free the imagination but they also stir up fear

Islands evoke creativity and imagination due to their isolation and unique characteristics.
#sensory-perception

What's White About White Noise?

Synesthetic metaphors enrich language by linking different sensory experiences, showcasing cultural beliefs and sensory interrelationships.

Ticker-tape synaesthesia when real life comes with subtitles

Ticker-tape synaesthesia allows individuals to visually experience spoken words as if they were subtitles or text appearing in their mind.

What's White About White Noise?

Synesthetic metaphors enrich language by linking different sensory experiences, showcasing cultural beliefs and sensory interrelationships.

Ticker-tape synaesthesia when real life comes with subtitles

Ticker-tape synaesthesia allows individuals to visually experience spoken words as if they were subtitles or text appearing in their mind.
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It's like collective daydreaming': the giant study showing how dancing affects our brains

The Neurolive project merges dance and neuroscience, enabling real-time measurement of brain activity during live performances.
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Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Experiencing intense emotions alongside others strengthens social bonds, especially when visual contact is maintained.

Does mood lighten or darken as clocks go back? Britons urged to join study

The autumn time change affects people's wellbeing and perception of time, prompting a new study to explore these impacts.

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Experiencing intense emotions alongside others strengthens social bonds, especially when visual contact is maintained.

Does mood lighten or darken as clocks go back? Britons urged to join study

The autumn time change affects people's wellbeing and perception of time, prompting a new study to explore these impacts.
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#humor

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Jump scares trigger laughter through benign violations rather than pure surprise, connecting fear and humor in unexpected ways.

How to Use Self-Deprecation as a Leadership Tool

Self-deprecation enhances leadership effectiveness by increasing likeability and connection with the audience.
Higher perceived status of the speaker enhances the effectiveness of self-deprecating humor.
Examples include Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy's strategic use of self-deprecation.

Searching for Thongs at Walmart

Language evolves over time, leading to sometimes humorous misunderstandings of new meanings.
Words can change meaning drastically across generations, affecting communication.

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Jump scares trigger laughter through benign violations rather than pure surprise, connecting fear and humor in unexpected ways.

How to Use Self-Deprecation as a Leadership Tool

Self-deprecation enhances leadership effectiveness by increasing likeability and connection with the audience.
Higher perceived status of the speaker enhances the effectiveness of self-deprecating humor.
Examples include Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy's strategic use of self-deprecation.

Searching for Thongs at Walmart

Language evolves over time, leading to sometimes humorous misunderstandings of new meanings.
Words can change meaning drastically across generations, affecting communication.
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#mental-health

Loneliness in Adolescence Can Take a Self-Perpetuating Turn

Adolescence is a critical period for loneliness, impacting mental health significantly into adulthood.

Is the US Election Keeping You Awake?

Election stress can significantly impact sleep quality and public mood during election cycles.

You Don't Have to Be in Therapy Forever

Therapy has been misrepresented as universally necessary and lengthy, when in fact, many effective short-term options exist.

Overcoming porn addiction requires time and effort, but the reward is a better sex life | Ahona Guha

The decline in sexual activity among young adults can be linked to increased reliance on pornography and less experience with partnered sex.

Maternal Minds Matter

Child care use helps reduce the negative impact of decreased maternal sleep on postpartum depression.

A First Episode of Mental Illness

Understanding the subtle signs of psychiatric illness is essential for early intervention and support.

Loneliness in Adolescence Can Take a Self-Perpetuating Turn

Adolescence is a critical period for loneliness, impacting mental health significantly into adulthood.

Is the US Election Keeping You Awake?

Election stress can significantly impact sleep quality and public mood during election cycles.

You Don't Have to Be in Therapy Forever

Therapy has been misrepresented as universally necessary and lengthy, when in fact, many effective short-term options exist.

Overcoming porn addiction requires time and effort, but the reward is a better sex life | Ahona Guha

The decline in sexual activity among young adults can be linked to increased reliance on pornography and less experience with partnered sex.

Maternal Minds Matter

Child care use helps reduce the negative impact of decreased maternal sleep on postpartum depression.

A First Episode of Mental Illness

Understanding the subtle signs of psychiatric illness is essential for early intervention and support.
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Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal': the science behind hugs

Hugging offers profound physical and psychological benefits, promoting better relationships and well-being.

Letters by Oliver Sacks review science, sex and motorcycles

Oliver Sacks's journey from England to San Francisco symbolized his quest for personal freedom and creative expression.

Freud is coming back into fashion | Letters

Freud's insights on sexuality and human drives remain relevant, influencing contemporary movements like marriage equality and psychoanalytic studies.

After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan's joyful clutter

Kyoichi Tsuzuki's photography challenges the stereotype of Japanese minimalism by showcasing the vibrant clutter of Tokyo's domestic life.

AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers

AI could mediate culture war divisions via consensus-building tools, fostering dialogue and understanding across differing viewpoints.
#education

Language Can Be a Powerful Tool in Our Healing

Language shapes thought and experience, influencing recognition of feelings. Access to vocabulary is essential for understanding one's own experiences.

Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | Letters

Local authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.

Should Children Have Their Cellphones in the Classroom?

Smartphones may be distracting students from learning, prompting debate on their role in educational environments.

If Eton can do it Four state-educated experts give advice on public speaking

State schools should boost public speaking skills through initiatives like debating societies, as personal experiences show it enhances confidence and storytelling.

Language Can Be a Powerful Tool in Our Healing

Language shapes thought and experience, influencing recognition of feelings. Access to vocabulary is essential for understanding one's own experiences.

Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | Letters

Local authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.

Should Children Have Their Cellphones in the Classroom?

Smartphones may be distracting students from learning, prompting debate on their role in educational environments.

If Eton can do it Four state-educated experts give advice on public speaking

State schools should boost public speaking skills through initiatives like debating societies, as personal experiences show it enhances confidence and storytelling.
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I took a common sense test and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington

Common sense varies widely among individuals and often doesn't align with commonly held beliefs.

Why Organizational Psychology Fails to Attract New Students

I/O psychology requires rebranding to capture student interest and highlight growth potential.
Students prioritize flexibility and independence, which I/O psychology lacks.
A disconnect exists between student personalities and I/O psychology demands.

Repairing trust is an essential step in overcoming the trauma of betrayal and so is commitment | Diane Young

Betrayal trauma profoundly affects individuals, destabilizing trust and necessitating a commitment to healing and rebuilding relationships. Trust repair is essential for recovery.

My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia

The article poignantly reflects on a father's final days, emphasizing the struggle of memory loss and fleeting moments of recognition.

A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings

Political beliefs may stem from a mix of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors, but determining their interplay is complex.

Learning carpentry from my father helped make me the person I am

The author has spent around 40,000 hours woodworking, reflecting on the craft's deep personal and familial significance.
#parenting

How to Tell Adult Children About a Separation or Divorce

Communicating effectively about divorce is vital for helping children process the transition.

I am falling for an amazing woman who is a flat-earther. Can I reconcile my diminishing respect?

Navigating relationships can be complicated when deep-rooted beliefs, such as conspiracy theories, conflict with shared values.

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

For me, the wig was the key': how I defied family expectations to become a criminal barrister

Encouraging children to pursue ambitious dreams fosters creativity and exploration in their development.
Parents' support of children's aspirations contrasts with past generations' limitations.

The Rollercoaster of Love: Growing Up With an Unstable Parent

Growing up with an unstable parent leads to emotional confusion, forcing children to censor their needs while healing requires acknowledging their experiences.

How Parenting and Recovery Are Similar

Choosing a parenting method can be overwhelming and contrary to natural instincts.

How to Tell Adult Children About a Separation or Divorce

Communicating effectively about divorce is vital for helping children process the transition.

I am falling for an amazing woman who is a flat-earther. Can I reconcile my diminishing respect?

Navigating relationships can be complicated when deep-rooted beliefs, such as conspiracy theories, conflict with shared values.

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

For me, the wig was the key': how I defied family expectations to become a criminal barrister

Encouraging children to pursue ambitious dreams fosters creativity and exploration in their development.
Parents' support of children's aspirations contrasts with past generations' limitations.

The Rollercoaster of Love: Growing Up With an Unstable Parent

Growing up with an unstable parent leads to emotional confusion, forcing children to censor their needs while healing requires acknowledging their experiences.

How Parenting and Recovery Are Similar

Choosing a parenting method can be overwhelming and contrary to natural instincts.
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#trauma

We each have a Nazi in us. We need to understand the psychological roots of authoritarianism | Gabor Mate

Fascism's attraction arises from universal psychological dynamics, rooted in trauma and negative emotions within the human psyche.

They'd ask me: Do you want to die today?' How I was kidnapped by pirates and rescued by US Navy Seals

Jessica Buchanan's experience illustrates the unpredictability of trauma and the overwhelming nature of fear during a kidnapping.

We each have a Nazi in us. We need to understand the psychological roots of authoritarianism | Gabor Mate

Fascism's attraction arises from universal psychological dynamics, rooted in trauma and negative emotions within the human psyche.

They'd ask me: Do you want to die today?' How I was kidnapped by pirates and rescued by US Navy Seals

Jessica Buchanan's experience illustrates the unpredictability of trauma and the overwhelming nature of fear during a kidnapping.
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#large-language-models

From GUI to LLM: Unlocking the Future of Human Thought

LLMs symbolize a paradigm shift in technology, enhancing human thought and creativity instead of merely simplifying machine use.

AI Makes the Big Picture Much Bigger

The evolution from a straightforward 'big picture' to a complex 'mosaic' is driven by the connectivity of LLMs, demanding new ways of thinking.

From GUI to LLM: Unlocking the Future of Human Thought

LLMs symbolize a paradigm shift in technology, enhancing human thought and creativity instead of merely simplifying machine use.

AI Makes the Big Picture Much Bigger

The evolution from a straightforward 'big picture' to a complex 'mosaic' is driven by the connectivity of LLMs, demanding new ways of thinking.
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5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

Many men mistake emotional neglect for strength, feeling isolated and disconnected due to childhood experiences.

Rebels and the Innovation of Healthcare

Healthcare innovation often comes from individuals outside the medical profession who address system shortcomings creatively.

The Role of Mindset in Healing

A resilient mindset can significantly influence health outcomes, even after a fatal prognosis.

Caught in the Drama Triangle?

The drama triangle highlights repetitive interpersonal patterns that can lead to chaos in relationships.
Recognizing roles in the drama triangle can aid personal insight and therapeutic intervention.
Psychotherapy can facilitate breaking free from recurring dramatic patterns in interpersonal dynamics.

The Effects of Culture on Coming Out

LGBTQ+ self-disclosure traditions largely stem from Western cultures, posing unique challenges for individuals from traditional backgrounds.

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented or Delayed

Most Americans over 40 are worried about cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding dementia risk factors and preventive measures.

How Willing to Be Wrong Makes You More Right

The four modes of thinking are preacher, prosecutor, politician, and scientist; the latter promotes open inquiry and true understanding.

How to Manufacture Luck

Digital reliance constrains spontaneous experiences and reduces genuine discovery opportunities.
Creating 'serendipity windows' can help invite unstructured exploration into our lives.

Why Most Crave Connection-and Why Some of Us Don't

Humans have an inherent need for social connections, integral to well-being and psychological health.

"It's Hell on Earth to Be Heavenly"

Ava DuVernay's 'Origin' explores the universal implications of caste beyond race, challenging audiences to reconsider inequities in society.
#child-development

The Power of Rhythm

Musical training enhances cognitive skills, language abilities, and self-control in children, and can even improve athletic performance.

Cultural Differences in Play

Cultural background shapes children's play preferences, with Asian children often engaging in more structured and rule-based activities compared to their Western counterparts.

The Power of Rhythm

Musical training enhances cognitive skills, language abilities, and self-control in children, and can even improve athletic performance.

Cultural Differences in Play

Cultural background shapes children's play preferences, with Asian children often engaging in more structured and rule-based activities compared to their Western counterparts.
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The Origins and Promise of Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Methadone maintenance treatment is effective in reducing opioid use but remains heavily stigmatized and regulated in the U.S.

The Fine Line Between Confidence and Closed-Mindedness

Decisions require balancing many sources of evidence, including personal experience and scientific findings.

Do Dogs Grieve and Miss Their Loved Ones?

Dogs experience emotional responses like grief and anxiety when separated from their owners.

Behaviors that Signal Romantic or Sexual Interest

Identifying behaviors signaling romantic interest can clarify intentions in dating.
Men and women perceive interest differently, especially in ambiguous situations.
Categorizing behaviors helps in understanding relationship dynamics.

Myth Busting: What Is Nonverbal Learning Difference?

NVLD is misunderstood and distinct from autism or ADHD, challenging common stereotypes.

Drug Use Isn't All or Only an Individual Choice

Drug use and addiction are shaped by intricate social and political contexts that necessitate a broader model of care.

5 Ways Your Trusted Memory Is Tricking You

Memory is not as reliable as we think; up to 50% can be inaccurate due to selective recall.

3 Personality Traits That Can Doom a Romantic Relationship

Your behavior determines the success of a relationship formed through dating apps.
Group therapy can enhance relationship skills and sustain intimacy.

Psychological Climate Change: The Cost of Our Digital World

The impact of screens on youth is more complex than widely believed, with both risks and minor benefits.
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