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Velavan attributes success to hard work on his physical and mental fitness

Velavan Senthilkumar (25) has had a successful year as a professional squash player, rising from outside the top 200 to 66th in the PSA World rankings. He attributes his success to hard work on physical and mental fitness, including meditation and visualisation techniques. His psychology degree has helped him to…

The Hindu

Amid the drama of the Covid inquiry, Chris Whitty quietly pointed to an important truth. Will anyone listen?

England’s chief medical officer owned up to experts’ ignorance of psychology. If only others had been so candid in admitting their errors, says Stephen Reicher, a professor of psychology

The Guardian - UK

Brickbat: Thumb on the Scale

An investigation by the University of Washington found that "race was used as a substantial factor in the selection of the final candidate and the hiring process" of a professor by the school's psychology department, violating a university executive order that bans the consideration of race in hiring. The report…

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'Solid, dependable, and grounded' - 5 ways to use brown colour psychology in your home

Colour experts reveal the power of brown colour psychology in interior design

Ideal Home

Do the colors you use in your home actually make a difference to your mood? We asked designers for their take on color psychology

Color psychology is a hot topic in the world of interior design, but does it really have an effect? We asked designers and color experts what they think

Homes & Gardens

Birds' nests express their unique style and past experiences

Walking through a town or city, you will encounter buildings with diverse shapes and sizes. These unique styles exist in part because the buildings were constructed by different architects, engineers and builders.

The Conversation

IIITB researchers develop pipeline for a ‘human’ engagement with bots

IIITB researchers develop interpretable pipeline to predict engagement in human-robot interactions. Pipeline uses ML & psychology to model engagement & provide deeper insights into human personality, attitudes & emotions. Applications in online learning, assistive robotics & intelligent conversational agents.

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This Radical Discovery About The Human Psyche Could Fundamentally Change Psychology

My team’s new study joins a growing body of research showing that humans are highly attuned to other people and what they think.

Inverse

People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn't share their perspective – new research

People fact-checked social media posts more carefully and were more willing to revise their initial beliefs when they were paired with someone from a different cultural background than their own, according to a study my collaborators Michael Baker and Françoise Détienne and I recently published in Frontiers in Psychology.

The Conversation

Baldur's Gate 3's narrator relied on their animal psychology background to shape the Dark Urge's "feral, visceral, animalistic" voice

Amelia Tyler drew from an unexpected place for their Baldur's Gate 3 role

GamesRadar

NIMHANS workshop on Yoga-Vedantic approach to psychotherapy unlocks the potential of Indian psychology in mental health

To explore the intersection of the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta and modern psychotherapy, the VIPRA Division of the Department of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS recently organised its annual symposium on Indian Psychology, at a two-day workshop titled “A Yoga-Vedantic Approach to Psychotherapy”.

The Hindu

Amelia Tyler, Baldur's Gate 3's narrator, talks putting a voice to the Dark Urge's 'feral, visceral, animalistic, want to tear the world apart with [its] teeth'

I sat down with the Sword Coast's illustrious narrator earlier this week, and talked ripping, tearing, and animal psychology.

PC Gamer

Optimism is the secret sauce behind Bill Gates’ success, says psychology expert

Want to be more like Bill Gates? “Plan like a pessimist and dream like an optimist,” psychologist and author Morgan Housel says.

Fortune

"U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately"

Friday's Inside Higher Ed (Ryan Quinn) article [UPDATE: link fixed] reported on this: The hiring process for a University of Washington psychology professor position titled "Diversity in Development" initially ranked a white person No. 1 out of 84 applicants, the university says in a report released this week. But psychology…

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Karnataka High Court initiates suo motu PIL to involve psychologists on child custody issues in matrimonial disputes between parents

HC Karnataka suo moto initiates PIL to frame guidelines for child custody in matrimonial disputes. Notice issued to Central & State govts. Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa appointed as amicus curiae. Court seeks dedicated facility of experts in human psychology to protect child's interest. Petition states biological parents, grandparents & family…

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

The Conversation

Friday essay: jilted lovers could once sue for breach of promise – did we lose something in abolishing this law?

Just a few lines to my ever dear Beattie. My dear love. I am nearly mad. Dear love, I love the ground you walk upon. My dear love. I pity you from the bottom of my heart. You are my love for life. I think it is a yarn about…

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Politics, media, psychology thwart tax reform: Grattan

Tax reform is hard but the incoming head of the Productivity Commission still believes it's possible - and necessary.

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Why humans aren't as egocentric as you might think – new research

If you’ve read much about psychology or evolution, it’s easy to get the idea that humans are hardwired to act as if the world revolves around themselves.

The Independent UK

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate charged with the Idaho college murders

Speculation and rumour have swirled in the months following Bryan Kohberger’s arrest, as conspiracists and armchair detectives paint all manner of pictures of the accused killer. But who really is the former PhD student? Sheila Flynn reports

Newsroom.co.nz

Linking mind and body better in health care

As we transition to a national health system under Te Whatu Ora, we need to empower health psychologists to focus on their mahi, rather than fight for their existence, argues David Lim

Salon

How to tell if you've been triggered

The term "triggered has gained a new life outside of psychology, which can trivialize those suffering from trauma

WEKU

'Organs of Little Importance' explores the curious ephemera that fill our minds

Jungian psychology is having a moment, owing to the TikTok-famous, self-published The Shadow Work Journal. But mind detritus becomes the stuff of great art in the hands of poet Adrienne Chung.

Zenger

Mary Trump Analyzes Donald’s Lies And Foresees Ivanka’s Betrayal

Psychologist Mary Trump discusses her uncle's lies and predicts Ivanka may turn against him

The Independent UK

The psychology of Big Brother: How to survive in the house

The hit reality TV show is back – experts break down the best ways housemates can navigate the experience.

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