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June 2, 2026 - 11:18
Prof. Daylian Cain Launches Coursera Course on Psychology of NegotiationYale School of Management professor Daylian Cain has launched a new Coursera course titled `The Psychology of Negotiation,` designed to help people advocate for themselves and secure better...
June 1, 2026 - 22:01
6 Signs Someone Is Holding A Grudge Against You, By A PsychologistNot all conflict ends when the argument does. A grudge can linger long after the shouting stops, quietly reshaping how someone treats you. Psychologists point out that holding a grudge is often a...
June 1, 2026 - 07:48
Psychology says people who can’t make a decision aren’t confused but their brain may be trapped in a hiddeNew research in cognitive psychology suggests that chronic indecision is not a sign of confusion or lack of intelligence. Instead, it often points to a brain caught in a hidden loop of...
May 31, 2026 - 19:25
What Does It Mean to Be Human?If humans start preferring the writing of AI to the writing of other humans, a strange question emerges: will people eventually stop writing altogether? It sounds dramatic, but the logic is...
May 31, 2026 - 16:08
7 Psychological Benefits of Gardening, Psychologist RevealsA psychologist has highlighted seven psychological benefits of gardening, suggesting that just half an hour of tending to plants can have a profound effect on mental well-being. The findings frame...
May 30, 2026 - 19:31
Why Trauma Survivors May See Themselves in Dominic Fike's StoryFor many who have lived through trauma, the path to healing rarely follows a straight line. It often winds through art, music, and raw self-expression. Dominic Fike`s recent public discussions...
May 29, 2026 - 23:06
ECU Psychology Clinic moves to more accessible locationGREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina University marked a milestone this week as its Psychology Clinic celebrated 15 years of service while opening the doors to a new, more accessible location. The...
May 29, 2026 - 02:45
Psychology says men who try to control their wives or girlfriends aren’t ‘protective’, but their ‘toxic maThe psychology behind men who try to control their girlfriends or wives often reveals a complicated mix of insecurity, entitlement, emotional fear, unhealthy attachment patterns, and toxic ideas...
May 27, 2026 - 03:23
Joe Bond on Hope House, Psychology, and the Troubled Boys of 1980s KentuckyJoe Bond`s debut novel, Hope House, takes a hard look at what it means to ask for more than the world is willing to give. The story centers on a group of boys labeled as troubled in 1980s Kentucky....
May 25, 2026 - 17:30
Why Four in Ten People Now Turn Away from the News, a Psychologist ExplainsA growing number of people are deliberately avoiding the news, and a psychologist says it is not because they are lazy or uninformed. According to recent research, around 40 percent of individuals...
May 25, 2026 - 12:48
Two Signs Your Partner Sees You as Beautiful Inside and Out, According to a PsychologistA partner who genuinely finds you beautiful in every way leaves a very specific, and often overlooked, trail of evidence. It is not just about the compliments they give you in the mirror or the way...
May 24, 2026 - 03:53
Brisk Walking Linked to a Creativity Boost an Hour Later, Study FindsIf you are stuck on a problem and need fresh ideas, a new study suggests a simple solution: go for a quick, brisk walk. Researchers tracking daily movement and creative thinking have found that a...
May 23, 2026 - 04:31
The Psychology of ‘Friends’: What the Sitcom Reveals About UsA therapist has taken a deep dive into `Friends,` arguing that the beloved sitcom offers more than just laughs. It serves as a mirror for our own attachment styles, relationship patterns, and...
May 22, 2026 - 00:23
Rethinking Investor Behavior in an Always-On WorldFor decades, investing was often portrayed as a battle of intelligence. The assumption seemed straightforward: the investors with the best analysis, the fastest information, or the most...
May 21, 2026 - 13:43
Frontiers | Domain-driven verbal and non-verbal dissociations in cognition and social cognition in Parkinson’s diseaseBeyond the well-known motor symptoms, Parkinson`s disease also impacts cognition and social cognition, often before significant cognitive decline is apparent. A new study explores how verbal and...
May 20, 2026 - 21:06
Camp Boost at ECU Psychology: Fun and learning for kidsGREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina University`s Psychology Department is offering a summer camp designed for children entering third through sixth grade. Called Camp Boost, the one-week program aims...
May 20, 2026 - 11:09
Benefits of using a Bayesian statistical framework for replicating researchThe `replication crisis` has cast a long shadow over the scientific community, especially in fields like psychology and behavioral economics. For years, researchers have struggled with a troubling...
May 19, 2026 - 22:31
Psychology professor calls for more thorough diagnostic assessments for ADHDA growing wave of ADHD diagnoses is sweeping through clinics and doctor`s offices, yet researchers remain uncertain about the root cause of this surge. While greater public awareness and recent...
May 19, 2026 - 13:37
Zahara Jolie-Pitt Graduates from Spelman CollegeAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt`s daughter Zahara has officially earned her college degree. The 21-year-old graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts in...
May 18, 2026 - 00:56
How Historical Trauma Can Shape LGBTQ RelationshipsFor many LGBTQ people, love does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by a history of persecution, violence, and social exclusion that lingers across generations. This phenomenon, known as...
May 16, 2026 - 19:37
Mental Health Campaigns Can Do More Harm Than GoodA growing number of psychologists and public health researchers are questioning whether the flood of mental health awareness campaigns is actually making people feel worse. While the intention is...
May 16, 2026 - 03:03
Turns out ‘touching grass’ boosts body image and life satisfactionA massive new study involving over 50,000 participants from 58 different countries has confirmed what many nature enthusiasts have long suspected: spending time outdoors, specifically touching...
May 15, 2026 - 11:16
The Unseen Battle: Moral Injury Haunts Nearly a Million U.S. VeteransAn estimated 955,000 military veterans are living with a deep psychological wound that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. While many associate combat trauma with post-traumatic stress disorder,...
May 14, 2026 - 00:43
Yomi 2 Combines Street Fighter Style Psychology And Card BattlesThe digital card game Yomi 2 has officially launched on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, offering a unique blend of fighting game psychology and strategic deck building. Developed by Sirlin...
May 13, 2026 - 10:02
Psychology says kids who grew up in the 1960s and '70s learned a version of emotional resilience that modern parenting has accidentally engineered out of an entire generationPicture a typical Saturday in 1972. You are eight years old. Your mother says be home by dinner. That is the whole conversation. You leave after breakfast and spend the next eight hours...
May 12, 2026 - 12:38
10 Signs Of Deep Commitment In A Relationship, By A PsychologistNew research in relationship psychology suggests that grand romantic gestures are not the strongest indicators of lasting commitment. Instead, deep commitment shows itself through small, repeated...
May 11, 2026 - 19:36
The Hidden Cost of Attention Residue and How to Reduce ItImagine this. You`re forty minutes into a piece of work. The thinking is finally clicking, the sentences are starting to land in roughly the right order, and you feel a rhythm. Then a Slack...
May 11, 2026 - 05:08
The psychological traits that build an extremist personalityA new study sheds light on the psychological building blocks that can turn an ordinary person into an extremist, pointing to a fierce hunger for social standing and a deeply inflated sense of group...
May 10, 2026 - 09:55
Why are some people good at everything? Psychology says ‘naturally gifted’ individuals aren’t just lucky —Some people appear to excel at nearly everything they try, from sports and music to academics and social situations. While it might look like they were simply born with a golden touch, psychology...
May 9, 2026 - 21:34
Mother’s Day and Estrangement: Holding Two Truths at OnceFor many, Mother`s Day is a Hallmark holiday of brunches and flowers. But for those navigating family estrangement, it can feel like a public holiday of private grief. The commercials and social...