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Target uses psychology to make you spend more—learn the retail tricks behind your impulse buys and how to shop smarter every time.

Digital coupon apps from stores like Kroger and Safeway have become an essential tool for many shoppers, offering the promise of easy, paperless savings. While these apps do provide some legitimate discounts, their primary purpose is not just to save you money. They are sophisticated data collection and marketing tools…

I'm a specialist in behavioural color and design psychology, and here's what most people get wrong when describing colors

Spotting sociopathic behavior in children early can make a real difference in helping them—and their families—get the right support. While experts caution against labeling a child as a “sociopath,” certain traits—especially when persistent—may suggest conduct disorder or callous-unemotional behaviors that could evolve into antisocial personality disorder later on. Recognizing these…

Setting foot inside Gary Ridgway's shoes gave Bundy license to unpack his own psychology. Here's how to watch 'Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil' online.

IN FOCUS: For very good reasons, charities have stopped calling boys bad. Ben Bryant investigates why many experts in the UK are calling for the media, government and public to stop using the ubiquitous phrase

How do you deal with an uncooperative family and overbearing mother-in-law at the same time?

There was a time, just a couple of decades ago, when researchers in psychology and health always had to engage with people face-to-face or using the telephone. The worst case scenario was sending questionnaire packs out to postal addresses and waiting for handwritten replies.

In an era of persistent inflation, the psychology of a sale sign can be misleading. Shoppers see a red “20% Off” sticker and feel like they are getting a great deal, but they often overlook a crucial fact. The “sale” price in 2025 is frequently higher than the regular, everyday…

Major closures of Ramsay's psychology clinics threaten patient care; government plans aim to expand support amid concerns over access and delays.

Seventeen of Ramsay Health Care’s 20 clinics will close by the end of August, with only Cairns, Charlestown and Joondalup to remain operating