The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial

A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public – and why people are so susceptible.

Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University • conversation
May 2, 2023 • ~8 min

The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be good for you

Solitude is chosen, not thrust upon you.

Thuy-vy Nguyen, Assistant Professsor, Department of Psychology, Durham University • conversation
April 27, 2023 • ~6 min

Dobble: what is the psychology behind the game?

Dobble is a card game that originated in France in 2009. It involves observation, articulation and speed.

Helen Hodgetts, Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
April 25, 2023 • ~6 min

Tracking rapidly changing patterns of suicidal thought

Smartphones enabled researchers to capture shifts multiple times a day, gathering data that could help guide more effective prevention.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
April 21, 2023 • ~5 min

Body language books get it wrong: the truth about reading nonverbal cues

Why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover: the limitations of reading body language.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
March 28, 2023 • ~7 min

Lie detectors: body language tells us surprisingly little about whether someone is being honest

But there are other techniques professional investigators use to test the plausibility of people’s stories.

Aldert Vrij, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Portsmouth • conversation
March 27, 2023 • ~7 min

People with faceblindness aren't believed by their doctors – here's what needs to change

Research shows most people who can’t even recognise their family and friends won’t get the diagnosis needed to help them.

Edwin Burns, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
March 23, 2023 • ~7 min

Moving in with your partner? Talking about these 3 things first can smooth the way, according to a couples therapist

Discussing some key topics before – or even after – they move in together can help couples successfully navigate this step.

Kristina S. Brown, Professor and Chair of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
March 22, 2023 • ~6 min

Why so few UK homes are installing air-source heat pumps – and how to encourage takeup

The UK is next to last in Europe for heat pump sales – psychologists explain why take up is so low.

Lee White, Visiting Professor, City, University of London • conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~7 min

Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short

An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.

Jay Kayser, PhD Student in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~12 min

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