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Psychology says grandparents may treat grandchildren differently from their own children, and it’s not just spoiling

The special bond between grandparents and grandchildren may be less about love being stronger and more about love taking a different form. Parents often have to balance affection with responsibility, discipline and the goal of preparing their children to become independent adults.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Psychology explains why spilling your coffee in front of others might actually be a blessing in disguise - And how one embarrassing moment could make you more likable and help turn an awkward situation into an unexpected friendship

Psychology of spilling your coffee in front of others: Surprisingly, small public mistakes can boost your likability and create stronger human connections. This phenomenon, known as the pratfall effect, showcases how showing a bit of vulnerability can make you more relatable. It turns out that how you handle a slip-up…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Psychology says people who focus on one thing at a time aren't less productive: What this behavior may reveal?

Psychology says people who focus on one thing at a time aren't losing time by avoiding multitasking. Cognitive science shows that the brain switches attention between tasks instead of handling them at the same time. Single-tasking can reduce mental fatigue, lower errors and support memory. The behavior is linked to…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Australian university brings in AI chatbot to help teach psychology classes

Academics say using AI for teaching may create ‘damaging issues’

The Independent UK · Sep 2

If Blue Is Your Favorite Color, Here's What It Probably Says About How You Want Your Home to Feel, According to a Color Psychology Expert

If you keep returning to blue in your home, this is what it might mean about the experiences you value and how you want your home to support them

Livingetc · Sep 2

The Stress Test That Reliably Spikes Cortisol Is Also Wearing on the People in the Lab Coats

Forty six scientists who run psychology's best known stress test describe what the procedure costs the panel, not just the volunteers.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

The Stone Faced Panel in Psychology's Best Known Stress Test Carries a Burden Nobody Has Measured

Forty-six researchers described what really happens inside the Trier Social Stress Test, and the burden falls on both sides of the table.

Medical Daily · Sep 1

AI chatbot helps teach online-only psychology classes at Macquarie University

University’s move is part of trend that critics within academia say will lead to further staff cuts and loss of ‘everything that makes the job worth doing’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing more than showing off

Parents are rarely emotionally neutral when it comes to their children’s accomplishments. A child’s success can evoke pride, happiness and even a sense of shared achievement. A refrigerator covered with drawings, certificates and other reminders of a child’s accomplishments may therefore reflect more than simple decoration. It can be an…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Psychology says people who thrive in chaos may actually be seeking stimulation, not stress

Some people experience uncertainty as particularly uncomfortable, which can make them seek answers, structure and predictability as quickly as possible. Others are more comfortable with ambiguity and can tolerate not knowing how a situation will unfold without feeling the same degree of distress.

The Economic Times · Sep 1