The National Psychologist | online newspaper for psychologist
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The National Psychologist is an online news and information source designed for practicing psychologists and mental health workers wanting to keep up with their profession. Topics include legal and legislative issues, ethics, risk management, cyberspace for psychologists, book reviews, and more....
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on Oct 27
From psypost.org
Unhappy lives linked to recent rise of right-wing populism in Europe
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Life dissatisfaction increases support for right-wing populist parties by fostering political distrust and anti-immigration sentiment, according to a study analyzing survey data from 14 European countries.
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2h ago
From psypost.org
BDSM among childhood abuse survivors: Researchers weigh the benefits and risks
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A recent review suggests that while some survivors of childhood sexual abuse may find healing through BDSM, others could risk retraumatization due to its intense dynamics. Overall, the relationship between BDSM and past trauma is complex and needs more research for clearer understanding.
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4h ago
From psypost.org
Borderline personality and depression: New findings show gender differences in adolescents
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A study found that borderline personality traits and depressive symptoms have a bidirectional relationship in boys but a unidirectional relationship in girls, with notable differences in the way each predicts the other over time.
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6h ago
From psypost.org
Better weekend sleep leads to less exhaustion during workweek, research shows
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A study found that high-quality sleep during the weekend improves mental reattachment to work on Monday, reducing exhaustion throughout the workweek.
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8h ago
From psypost.org
Vulnerable narcissism predicts bullying behaviors in women, study finds
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New research has found that vulnerable narcissism in women significantly predicts verbal, physical, and indirect bullying.
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10h ago
From psypost.org
Scientists discover "Super Synchronizers" with heightened romantic appeal
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New research has identified "Super Synchronizers," individuals whose enhanced ability to synchronize physiological responses makes them more attractive, suggesting that synchrony plays a role in human romantic attraction.
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12h ago
From phys.org
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Sharing false political information on social media by users may be associated with aspects of personality such as positive schizotypy, a set of traits including paranoia, suspicion and disrupted thinking patterns. It may also be linked to a motivation to increase awareness according to a study...
#fakenews #psychology #schizotypy #SocialMedia #mentalhealth #neurodivergance
on Jun 28
From blogspot.com
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Last May I made a plan to get into as fit a shape as possible before the upcoming Comic Con in Yorkshire , where I planned (and succeeded) t...
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5h ago
Not Everyone Has an Inner Voice Streaming Through Their Head
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The extent to which people experience “inner speech” varies greatly, and the differences matter for performing certain cognitive tasks
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5h ago
From medicalxpress.com
The downside of being good-looking
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New research challenges the notion that good looks are the key to happiness. It turns out that an attractive appearance leads to more risky behavior among young people. The more attractive a teenager is, the greater the likelihood that they will party and drink more alcohol than others....
#Health #alcohol #drugabuse #psychology #socialscience #attractiveness
9h ago
From youtube.com
Is Religion Just Make-Believe?
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To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/Skeptic/ . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscripti...
#faith #religion #research #psychology
17h ago
From getpocket.com
How Where You’re Born Influences the Person You Become
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Children in countries like South Korea and Russia are more obedient, while American kids tend to be more self-indulgent.
#culture #children #sociology #psychology #personality
21h ago