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Do life hacks work? The truth is, we’ll never know

A series of surprising studies in psychology shows how deeply our own beliefs influence the outcome of experiments, turning the science on its head

The Guardian - UK

How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for

Online fraud is today’s most common crime. Victims are often told they are foolish for falling for it, but fraudsters use psychological mechanisms to infiltrate the defences of their targets, regardless of how intelligent they are.

The Conversation

No AP course changes to appease DeSantis

"We learned from our mistakes in the recent rollout of AP African American Studies"

Salon

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Psychopark in Thiruvananthapuram takes visitors on a journey through the mind and brain

psychopark in thiruvananthapuram gives insights on human mind, psychology and behaviour through various exhibits such as sculptures, installations, paintings, demonstrations, games etc

The Hindu

Inside the war tearing psychoanalysis apart: ‘The most hatred I have ever witnessed’

A professor was accused of antisemitism. The controversy has exploded into a bigger, messier debate about the future of psychology itself

The Guardian - US

Behavioural battlefronts: why the transition to a zero carbon economy needs psychology as well as technology

New technology or a scientific breakthrough isn’t enough to mitigate the climate emergency. Addressing people’s behavioural blockers – their resistance, reluctance, or any practical difficulties they may face – is vital

The Guardian - UK

Viral optical illusion: Are these lines straight or curved? Mind-bending optical illusion will leave you shocked!

Much of what we see through our visual perception is often distorted and far from reality. Take this image for instance: This is a powerful optical illusion which can be used to demonstrate that you don't see how things really are. Our visual system is made up of complex processes…

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College Board refuses to drop gender topics from AP psychology course

TAMPA, Fla. — The national nonprofit that runs Advanced Placement classes has declined to alter its popular psychology course to meet Florida’s restrictions on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Tribune News Service

A study of human psychology - Love Island is certainly educational for some viewers

Last night’s episode saw French communications manager Mehdi Edno take London entrepreneur Whitney Adebayo on a romantic tandem ride before settling by a lake to enjoy the views

Daily Mirror

Can forensic psychology help improve policing practices?

Forensic psychology – the practice of psychology in the justice system – offers a way to address Malaysia’s issues with police violence.

360info

Keynsham's 'optical illusion' cycle path studied by psychology experts after falls

Falling pedestrians may have false expectations

Bristol Post

Demand for psychologists rise by 70 per cent amid calls for mental health rebate reform

The Gold Coast faces "unique" challenges for mental health services, as psychologists warn they cannot meet demand unless training pathways are reformed and Medicare rebates are increased.

ABC News

Politicians love to appeal to common sense – but does it trump expertise?

Politicians love to talk about the benefits of “common sense” – often by pitting it against the words of “experts and elites”. But what is common sense? Why do politicians love it so much? And is there any evidence that it ever trumps expertise? Psychology provides a clue.

The Conversation

This Emerging Brain Stimulation Technology Could Boost Cognitive Function

Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades.

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The Guardian - UK

Conquest by Nina Allan review – alien invasion, coding and Bach

A science fiction story from the 50s propels this brilliantly digressive exploration into art, ecology and the psychology of conspiracy theories

The Conversation

Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies

Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades. From improving attention in high-stakes environments, like air traffic management, to reviving memory in people with dementia, the ability to improve cognitive function can have far-reaching consequences.…

The Independent UK

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate charged with the Idaho college murders

Speculation and rumour have swirled in the months following Bryan Kohberger’s arrest, as conspiracists and armchair detectives paint all manner of pictures of the accused killer. But who really is the former PhD student? Sheila Flynn reports

The Guardian - UK

The big idea: why you should embrace your inner fan

Far from being the preserve of weirdos, fandoms offer a model of community and wellbeing

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The Independent UK

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate being arraigned over the Idaho college murders

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Red Barrels did its psychology homework for The Outlast Trials

Red Barrels has taken the time to sift through all the psychological horrors possible, and it shows.

The Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav plays with psychology of the bowler: Suresh Raina

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav mesmerised all on Friday with his maiden IPL century, which helped Mumbai Indians outclassed table-toppers Gujarat Titans at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

The New Daily

Coalition psychology session pledge ‘lazy’: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has described extra subsidised psychology sessions as "lazy" policy, while admitting there is more need for mental health support.

WEKU

Florida rejects some social studies textbooks and pushes publishers to change others

In one case, references to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement were removed. The list of rejected materials included books on U.S. history, the Holocaust and psychology.

GamesRadar

Cities: Skylines is being used in a psychology study to research complex problem-solving abilities and personality disorders

Paradox's city builder is being used in psychology research

Axios

Why we love voice notes

There's science and social psychology behind the enduring appeal of voice notes.

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