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Why people love to scare themselves

Here’s the psychology of why

Salon

Why We Like To Scare The Crap Out Of Ourselves

Why do we turn to horrifying movies and haunted houses? The psychology is pretty clear.

Inverse

Why do so many of us hate how we look in photos?

IN FOCUS: Find yourself recoiling in horror when you’re confronted with a photo of yourself, even if you’re not normally too fussed by your reflection? Katie Rosseinsky explores the psychology behind this phenomenon

The Independent UK

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Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas

The national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.

The Texas Tribune

Why our ideas about protest and mob psychology are dangerously wrong

Myths about the madness of crowds, long propagated by politicians and the establishment, have been overturned by new research, says writer Dan Hancox

The Guardian - UK

Why Understanding Investor Psychology Is Your Secret Weapon In A Noisy Market

Investor psychology plays a crucial role in short-term market fluctuations, driven by emotions like fear and greed. Understanding these behavioral patterns can help investors spot profitable opportunities amidst market volatility

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Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why

Fall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses – and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the local fairground, where barn sheds were turned into halls of horror, and masked men nipped at our ankles with (chainless) chain saws as we waited in line, anticipating…

The Conversation

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The Lion king in waiting? Why Ireland’s new talisman Caelan Doris fits the bill

The country boy from Lacken who is now a world-class No 8 on enjoying captaincy, a fascination with psychology and his penchant for hot yoga

The Guardian - UK

The end of Trump's impunity

Trump's "brand is impunity," says psychologist Stephen Ducat. Harris prosecuting the case against Trump upends that

Salon

Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to take urgent action by introducing comprehensive wellbeing programmes to tackle the escalating mental health crisis…

The Conversation

Himpathy: the psychology of why some people side with perpetrators of sexual misconduct – podcast

In 2018, the Australian philosopher Kate Manne coined the word “himpathy” to describe what she called “the inappropriate and disproportionate sympathy powerful men often enjoy in cases of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, homicide and other misogynistic behavior”.

The Conversation

Why children lie – an expert reveals the truth: ‘It’s a sign of healthy development’

Kang Lee, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, has studied thousands of children to ascertain how they learn to lie, and how this fits into their development of social and moral understanding

The Guardian - UK

I'm a running coach and social psychology PhD and these five mental hacks will help you to get into a running routine

You'll be amazed by how great you feel when you run regularly, but getting into the habit can be hard—here are five psychological techniques that can help you stick with it

Fit & Well

Optical illusion psychology test: What you see first can predict if you are lucky or have challenges to face in life

Optical illusion tests are specialised images which can be interpreted in different ways. In such images, the elements are like illusions and can appear differently to people. Based on what one sees first in the image, it reveals the psychology of a person and how they perceive and interpret the…

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50 Incredibly Cool Things That Are Free Online That Everyone Should Take Advantage Of

There are a jaw-dropping 5.35 billion internet users around the world. But you’d be surprised how many people are not aware of the free resources available to them. The post 50 Incredibly Cool Things That Are Free Online That Everyone Should Take Advantage Of first appeared on Bored Panda.

Fortune

Man behind term presenteeism blasts RTO bosses as 'dinosaurs'

A work psychology guru says Amazon's RTO mandate goes against the evidence and won't improve productivity.

The Conversation

More governments are promising a ‘right to disconnect’ – but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work

The idea of a “right to disconnect” from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same.

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58 Introvert Memes By This Instagram Page Dedicated To Those Who Want Some Peace And Quiet

Are you still scared to answer a phone with an unknown number? This online group then might be for you. The post 58 Introvert Memes By This Instagram Page Dedicated To Those Who Want Some Peace And Quiet first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Psychology Behind Online Gambling: Why Spinstralia Casino Has You Hooked

Online gambling has rapidly evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, tapping into the psychology of excitement, risk, and reward that has driven human behavior for centuries. When it comes to online gambling in Australia, Spinstralia Casino stands as a shining example of how this psychological landscape is navigated and capitalized on.…

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s the only disease where you’re not supported to fight for your life’: why Kate Swaffer is demanding dementia rights

When Swaffer was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 49, she was told to prepare for the end. Instead she embarked on a mission

Al Jazeera

‘Going backward’: How demonising migrants remains fertile ground in US

Anti-migrant tropes invoked for political purposes are fuelling dehumanisation and raise risk of violence, experts say.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals

Other states look to Texas as the state psychology board pushes against the new national licensing requirements.

Salon

How "#Untruth" keeps Trumpism alive

Salon talks to the director of the "#Unfit" sequel about why Trumpism and misinformation continue to proliferate

The Times of India

Optical illusion psychology test: What you see first reveals your problem solving ability

Optical illusion psychology tests have become quite popular among people these days. As the name suggests, these are fun images wherein various elements appear differently. Depending on what one sees first, a person's personality traits can be decoded. How? Well the answer is simple: as per psychology, different people often…

The Conversation

Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: is ‘shrinkflation’ the worst business practice ever?

Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is “shrinkflation” in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturers worldwide. By reducing product size instead…

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