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Like other quirky TV shows that explore coercively controlling groups, Sirens leans into the “wackiness” of cult life. Set on a remote island, an affluent community exists under extravagant rule of Michaela Kell aka Kiki (Julianne Moore). Her devoted followers – many of whom are employed by her – are…

It wasn’t long ago that “narcissism” was a term reserved for psychology classes and clinical discussions. But now, it’s everywhere—plastered across Instagram captions, embedded in tweet threads, dissected on podcasts, and casually tossed into arguments between friends.

Choosing a favorite color might seem simple, but research shows it can reveal surprising insights about your personality, decision-making, and stress levels. Color psychology isn’t just a trend—it’s a field that businesses, therapists, and law enforcement use to understand people better. The colors you gravitate toward can influence your mood,…

There are some sneaky ways to make people trust you or do what you want them to do by playing some tricks with their mind and redditors share what worked for them.

As educational psychology researchers, we are very interested in how students deal with setbacks and challenges in their schooling.

For nearly two decades, Misha Botting has been sports psychologist to some of Scotland's very best athletes and, as he approaches his last few weeks…

The Celebs Go Dating life coach details his anxiety concerning his skin after “it got to the point where I didn’t want to go outside”.

Contrasting club cultures, history and psychology are all set to clash in a fascinating - and unprecedented - Europa League final

Restaurant menus are more than just lists of food and prices. They are carefully crafted marketing tools designed to influence your choices and encourage higher spending. This practice, known as menu engineering or menu psychology, uses subtle visual and descriptive techniques to guide your eyes towards more profitable items. While…