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50 Cool And Interesting Facts About The World That May Be New To You

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Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination

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Psychology goes in search of new age Aussie farmers

Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia's cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.

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‘If The Values Of Your Sport Do Not Match The Core Values Of A New Generation, It Will Very Quickly Wither And Die’ – Why Golf’s Gen Z Culture Clash Could Have Serious Ramifications For The Game’s Future

An expert in psychology has warned that golf’s rule book could be a barrier to participation for the next generation of players and advised a wider review on the sport’s regulations

Golf Monthly

Being black in the world: a tribute to pioneering South African psychologist Chabani Manganyi

Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi, who has died at the age of 84, was a torchbearer in psychology, literature and African intellectual thought.

The Conversation

Religions talk about the value of humility − but it can be especially hard for clergy to practice what they preach

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence – to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to change your mind: from navigating a congregation in crisis to questioning once-firm beliefs.

The Conversation

Q&A: Trump's Complex Relationship with Latinos, From Salsa Music MAGA Ads to Viral Insults

Political psychology expert Alejandro Flores analyzes the appeal and backlash surrounding Trump's approach to Latino voters.

Latin Times

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'All about the psychology': what to know before heading to an auction

One of Australia's top auctioneers shares his secrets.

The Canberra Times

The Psychology of Gambling: Why We Love to Take Risks

Gambling has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, captivating individuals across societies and generations. From ancient dice games to modern-day online casinos, the allure of risking something valuable for the chance of a greater reward has remained constant.

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Why people love to scare themselves

Here’s the psychology of why

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Why We Like To Scare The Crap Out Of Ourselves

Why do we turn to horrifying movies and haunted houses? The psychology is pretty clear.

Inverse

Why do so many of us hate how we look in photos?

IN FOCUS: Find yourself recoiling in horror when you’re confronted with a photo of yourself, even if you’re not normally too fussed by your reflection? Katie Rosseinsky explores the psychology behind this phenomenon

The Independent UK

Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas

The national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.

The Texas Tribune

Why our ideas about protest and mob psychology are dangerously wrong

Myths about the madness of crowds, long propagated by politicians and the establishment, have been overturned by new research, says writer Dan Hancox

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Why Understanding Investor Psychology Is Your Secret Weapon In A Noisy Market

Investor psychology plays a crucial role in short-term market fluctuations, driven by emotions like fear and greed. Understanding these behavioral patterns can help investors spot profitable opportunities amidst market volatility

The Conversation

Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why

Fall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses – and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the local fairground, where barn sheds were turned into halls of horror, and masked men nipped at our ankles with (chainless) chain saws as we waited in line, anticipating…

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The Lion king in waiting? Why Ireland’s new talisman Caelan Doris fits the bill

The country boy from Lacken who is now a world-class No 8 on enjoying captaincy, a fascination with psychology and his penchant for hot yoga

Salon

The end of Trump's impunity

Trump's "brand is impunity," says psychologist Stephen Ducat. Harris prosecuting the case against Trump upends that

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Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to take urgent action by introducing comprehensive wellbeing programmes to tackle the escalating mental health crisis…

The Conversation

Himpathy: the psychology of why some people side with perpetrators of sexual misconduct – podcast

In 2018, the Australian philosopher Kate Manne coined the word “himpathy” to describe what she called “the inappropriate and disproportionate sympathy powerful men often enjoy in cases of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, homicide and other misogynistic behavior”.

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Why children lie – an expert reveals the truth: ‘It’s a sign of healthy development’

Kang Lee, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, has studied thousands of children to ascertain how they learn to lie, and how this fits into their development of social and moral understanding

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I'm a running coach and social psychology PhD and these five mental hacks will help you to get into a running routine

You'll be amazed by how great you feel when you run regularly, but getting into the habit can be hard—here are five psychological techniques that can help you stick with it

The Times of India

Optical illusion psychology test: What you see first can predict if you are lucky or have challenges to face in life

Optical illusion tests are specialised images which can be interpreted in different ways. In such images, the elements are like illusions and can appear differently to people. Based on what one sees first in the image, it reveals the psychology of a person and how they perceive and interpret the…

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50 Incredibly Cool Things That Are Free Online That Everyone Should Take Advantage Of

There are a jaw-dropping 5.35 billion internet users around the world. But you’d be surprised how many people are not aware of the free resources available to them. The post 50 Incredibly Cool Things That Are Free Online That Everyone Should Take Advantage Of first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Man behind term presenteeism blasts RTO bosses as 'dinosaurs'

A work psychology guru says Amazon's RTO mandate goes against the evidence and won't improve productivity.

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