The Latest Breaking News from Psychology

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 · Jun 24, 2023

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 · Jun 21, 2023

No AP course changes to appease DeSantis

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

Salon · Jun 16, 2023

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 · Jun 15, 2023

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 · Jun 13, 2023

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 · Jun 11, 2023

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

Falling pedestrians may have false expectations

Bristol Post · Jun 8, 2023

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 · Jun 4, 2023

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 · May 31, 2023

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.

Inverse · May 28, 2023