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fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Neuroplasticity for Chronic Fatigue Recovery: Going Deeper

"There should be absolutely no shame or stigma in using the power of the brain to relieve the symptoms of long covid. We already know that the state of our mind and nervous system can powerfully influence the immune system and contribute to a hyperactive defence system."
Mental health
#social-media
#well-being
fromBig Think
1 day ago

The 4 psychological markers of ideological extremism

Cognitive rigidity is the tendency to see the world in a really binary way. It's where you really struggle to adapt to change, and you tend to think along one mental track rather than switching between different modes of thinking.
Psychology
#narcissism
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
Mental health

The No. 1 Sign You Were Raised by a Narcissist, According to a Psychologist

fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
Mental health

The No. 1 Sign You Were Raised by a Narcissist, According to a Psychologist

fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Scholars and Practitioners Can Collaborate

Connections between scholars and practitioners can lead to mutual benefits. This collaboration fosters learning that enhances both theoretical understanding and practical application in psychology.
Education
#dark-triad
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The new rules of small talk: how to nail every conversation, from first dates to weddings, parties and funerals

Conversation can be enriching and fulfilling, providing social bonds and improving mood. The misconception is that small talk must remain insignificant. Connecting with others meets our fundamental need for value and visibility.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Science of Intuition

Intuition operates at the intersection of body, brain, and spirit—and learning to trust it may be one of the most powerful things we can do.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Being Biased Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Cognitive biases, such as 'myside bias,' often distort political perceptions, but humans tend to see the world accurately despite these biases, revealing complex minds.
US politics
#emotional-health
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#cognition
#parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Folly of Falling in Love Too Quickly

Emophilia has been defined as the tendency to fall in love quickly, loving the rush of romance. It can cause people to engage in risky behaviors such as failing to adequately vet potential romantic partners and ignoring relational red flags.
Relationships
fromFortune
3 days ago

The hidden career cost of having a powerful professional network

"Researchers studied the careers of 179 NBA head coaches over four decades, discovering that those who had previously worked under industry icons were more likely to be shielded from consequences when they underperformed."
Business
fromCreative Bloq
4 days ago

What can you see in this optical illusion? The answer might depend on where you grew up

The coffer illusion reveals how people perceive shapes differently based on their upbringing, highlighting how environment shapes visual interpretation and recognition.
Philosophy
#spirituality
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Falling in love really could make you take the plunge

Being in love can detract from our powers of self-control and increase our appetite for danger, as evidenced by studies on risk-taking behaviors.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

'Mokita': The Quiet Lies We Live With

The Trobriand people of Papua New Guinea use the word mokita to describe a truth everyone knows but no one speaks aloud, reflecting a tendency to avoid discomfort.
Mental health
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fromFast Company
1 week ago
Psychology

Psychologists now know exactly what makes someone cool. Turns out, the definitions are universal

Cool is a universal concept that transcends cultures and influences societal norms.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Social justice

Is Being Cool the Same Everywhere?

Six personality traits correlate with coolness, diverging significantly from those linked to goodness.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Psychology

Psychologists now know exactly what makes someone cool. Turns out, the definitions are universal

fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Ex and I Hooked Up. One Part of Him Seemed ... Smaller Than Before.

Shrinkage is, indeed, a thing—and it can be way longer lasting than the situational kind. Usually the change isn't too drastic, but it may be observable.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Myth of the Isolated Mind

Psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy remain stuck in an individualistic model of mind, focusing on internal dysfunction rather than relational and social trauma.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

UFOs, Aliens, and the Unknown Other

The psychological significance of the UFO phenomenon encompasses humanity's ultimate concern of existential alienation, arising from the question: Are we alone in the universe?
Psychology
#behavioral-economics
#ai
fromNature
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI 'thinks' like a human - after training on 160 psychology studies

Centaur predicts human decisions across diverse tasks, outperforming traditional psychological models.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago
Science

Can AI be as irrational as we are? (Or even more so?) - Harvard Gazette

AI models like GPT-4o exhibit humanlike cognitive dissonance and sensitivity to free will in their reasoning.
fromNature
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI 'thinks' like a human - after training on 160 psychology studies

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This month's best paperbacks: Deborah Levy, David Nicholls and more

Bruno Lacombe, now in self-exile, believes the left must understand the increased divide between humanity and nature since the Neanderthal extinction, surpassing economic class warfare.
Psychology
#emotions
fromMail Online
1 week ago

World's funniest countries, revealed - and it's bad news for Brits

UK ranked 18th in a study on global humor; Czech Republic, Portugal, and Ireland are the funniest nations.
Humor
#perception
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Trying Harder to Motivate People Doesn't Work

The Motivation Myth teaches that motivation isn't a binary state, but rather an internal debate between competing voices of obligation and desire.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why You Might Not Want to Trust a Personality Test

The Barnum effect demonstrates that people can easily be misled by vague personal feedback, often accepting it as accurate despite its generic nature.
Psychology
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Creator of Mafia Has Feelings About The Traitors

The Traitors draws significant influence from the game Mafia, where psychological strategy and deception play a crucial role in players eliminating perceived threats before they are eliminated themselves.
Games
#emotional-regulation
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

On July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?

Ken Carter, a psychologist at Oxford College of Emory University, says everyone has a different level of sensation-seeking. Low and average sensation-seekers may experience high cortisol production during thrilling activities, while high sensation-seekers tend to produce more dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Finding Meaning: Jung's Insights on Life's Dual Nature

I have observed that a life directed to an aim is in general better, richer, and healthier than an aimless one.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

In the Night, Grief Speaks: Understanding Grief Dreams

Grief dreams, while often dismissed in Western culture, can hold real significance and speak to the deep emotional processes following the loss of a loved one.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Innovation: Psychology Enhances What AI Can't Grasp

Innovation doesn't come from machines or programs: It comes from the human mind and spirit and the environment we create to nurture original thinking.
Psychology
#leadership
#learning
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Do Doomsday Believers Double-Down When Prophecy Fails?

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling when thoughts, feelings and actions are unaligned.
Parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Orgasms Trigger Colors in People with Sexual Synesthesia

It's been happening as long as I've been having sex, as far as I know... I didn't feel surprised, she says. It was just kind of affirming that it was special.
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Explains Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up ... And What To Ask Instead

Children thrive when they feel seen for who they are - not just for what they might one day accomplish.
Parenting
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Dangers of AI Personalization

Personalized persuasion, while often appealing, can become concerning when deep tailoring is involved, as it utilizes core psychological beliefs and identities to influence opinions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

People Being Replaced by AI Are Suffering a Deep Sense of Worthlessness

The rise of AI is causing existential anxiety in individuals, challenging their sense of purpose and self-worth.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Is it true that power poses boost your confidence?

While there's limited evidence that making yourself bigger directly boosts confidence, there is strong evidence that making yourself smaller can have the opposite effect.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

When I think about the burglar menacing my mother, the memories are slippery. She wasn't chirping. She was screaming

The memory is a blend of fear and innocence; the mother's chirping juxtaposed with the terror of a man threatening her life transforms how we recall events.
Women
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