Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain − new research at the level of neurons is untangling how

Change in the brain usually comes with plenty of effort over time. Neuroscientists are working to understand how psychedelic drugs provide a shortcut that seems to rely on existing brain systems.

Edmund S. Higgins, Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina • conversation
Oct. 2, 2023 ~8 min

Face pareidolia: how pregnant women could help us understand why we see faces in inanimate objects

It’s pretty common to see face-like patterns in objects – but this quirk can give us insights into human psychology and evolution.

Robin Kramer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Lincoln • conversation
Sept. 28, 2023 ~8 min


Juries that don't understand forensic science can send innocent people to prison − a short training video could help

Educating mock jurors about what kinds of statements are appropriate − or not − led to more critical assessments of forensic testimony and improved the quality of their decisions.

Nadja Schreiber Compo, Professor of Psychology, Florida International University • conversation
Sept. 28, 2023 ~7 min

Humility is the foundation to a virtuous life

Humility doesn’t get the fanfare of virtues like courage, compassion or generosity. But without humility, those other virtues won’t get much traction in the quest to live a good life.

Jen Cole Wright, Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston • conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 ~7 min

The psychology of spot fixing – why athletes might gamble their careers

The characteristics that make an athlete successful can also lead to their downfall.

Lucy Sheppard-Marks, Lecturer Sport and Event Management, Bournemouth University • conversation
Sept. 12, 2023 ~7 min

How we uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists

People who lack modesty and have few negative emotions are more likely to back violent actions for a cause.

Joanna Lindström, PhD Researcher in Psychology, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 11, 2023 ~7 min

Think twice before saying ‘cult’

Survey shows intense support for ex-president in face of indictments, but common claim among MAGA critics falls short of scientific rigor.

Christina Pazzanese • harvard
Sept. 8, 2023 ~8 min

Fyre Festival II: a psychologist on why some people fall for fraudsters over and over again

Billy McFarland went to prison for fraud offences connected to the first Fyre Festival in 2017.

Yaniv Hanoch, Professor in Decision Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Sept. 7, 2023 ~6 min


Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how

Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.

Rebecca Price, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Aug. 28, 2023 ~9 min

How to be a good listener - and how to know when you're doing it right

How counsellors learn to be good listeners.

Fay Short, Professor, Human and Behavioural Sciences, Bangor University • conversation
Aug. 23, 2023 ~7 min

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