All news on the topic: Psychology

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Key signs you're dating a pathological liar, according to a psychologist
A woman, who goes by Reesa Teesa, has gone viral on TikTok for her shocking account of being married to a 'master manipulator' - now psychologist Dr Sarah Bishop is warning others about the signs to look out for in a relationship
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Researchers share which food psychopaths are more likely to enjoy
Turns out, the foods we enjoy say an awful lot about our personality. One study in particular explores which types of taste preference are associated with antisocial personality disorders such as psychopathy
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Top 10 most motivational songs - from Kanye West hit to Eye Of The Tiger
The 2007 UK number one hit appeared on 14 of the 65 most popular motivational playlists on Spotify and Apple Music, according to an analysis
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Top 20 sensitive mealtime topics with kids - like school life and career options
Seven in ten parents reckon their youngsters are more open to discussing sensitive topics - when they are tucking into their favourite foods, according to research
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Top 40 nicknames given to Brits - Big Man and Ginge top the list, survey finds
Food-based nicknames such as Spud, Nugget, and Guinness are also popular choices - as four in ten Brits go by a moniker, the research found
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Behavioural expert shares your personality type based on how you spread on toast
Are you a calm, easy-going 'Glider' - or a sporadic, scatty 'Clumper'? See what Darren Stanton says about your spreading technique
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Strict parenting habit can be as damaging to kids as sexual abuse, experts warn
New research has found that experiencing verbal abuse in childhood can be just as harmful for the development of little ones as other types of mistreatment, like sexual abuse
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Over half of parents feel their children's toys are crucial to their development
And it emerged that three-quarters of mums and dads choose which toys to buy - based on the hope that these will help their youngsters be successful in later life
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Dating really is all about chemistry - according to new scientific formula
A renowned psychologist has revealed a way to keep dopamine levels high, and maintain that initial romantic 'spark' for longer
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Horrific toll of Letby's crimes - grieving families, staff PTSD and £60m payouts
Lucy Letby has been handed a whole-life order for her heinous crimes which have taken a horrific toll on the families of those involved, her former colleagues and many others
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Psychologist warns about Lucy Letby's bedroom and 'desire to cling to childhood'
Lucy Letby's bedroom featured a number of childlike items including teddies and inspirational quotes, and a psychologist has shared the interesting facets they reveal about the killer's personality
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Experts say there's significant reason people make up fake scenarios before bed
Experts have spoken out about why exactly you may be making up fake scenarios in your head before you drift off to sleep at night, and it appears to be quite a widespread bedtime habit
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Eerie moment psychiatrist 'fakes visit to patients he locked in hospital units'
Dr. Brian Hyatt, a disgraced psychiatrist from Arkansas, is accused of pretending to visit the rooms of his patients, many of whom he locked away for as long as a week
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Dreaming about discovering new rooms in familiar places could be sign of change
A dream expert has opened up about why exactly you might be dreaming of discovering new rooms in otherwise familiar places, with such visions holding potentially important symbolic meaning
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Sleep expert shares significant reason you've been dreaming about death
A sleep expert has opened up about why exactly you might be having dreams about death, in whatever form they may appear, and it doesn't necessarily signify a bad omen
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These 7 images of small but annoying habits will drive you around the bend
People have shared online behaviour that sometimes might seem quite small but really gets on their nerves, including anything from bad parking to not replacing a toilet roll on a handle
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Dreaming about a car accident can be warning sign about your life, says expert
If you've found yourself dreaming about a car accident or out-of-control vehicle, it could be a warning sign that change is needed in your life, according to a researcher
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Expert explains why you're dreaming about babies even if you're not broody
Dreams about babies can hold very interesting, and often very varied, meanings, and they don't necessarily signify that you're feeling broody for one of your own
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Sleep expert says dreaming about falling has significant meaning
Many people will have dreamt about falling at some point in their lives, and this very common dream could have very significant, and varied, meanings in your waking life
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Psychic who speaks to the dead says she 'can see and hear in other dimensions'
En-May Magels says she has spoken to spirts since she was three, and was told off a lot for what she would say to people - her parents were asked to bring her along to parties
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People who live longest prioritise happiness and one other key trait - doctor
A positive attitude and high emotional awareness appear to be the two personality traits shared by centenarians (people at or near the age of 100), according to Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, authors of "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life."
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Scientists uncover 5 warning signs someone you know could be a psychopath
It turns out one in every 100 people we meet could be a psychopath, which means you could know someone who is one. Scientists have uncovered five key ways of spotting them
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Business expert's strict rules for sending work emails that everyone should know
An organisational psychologist has shared the dos and don'ts of sending and receiving emails at work, claiming that emails can be 'damaging' for people's health if you don't follow certain rules
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Child psychologist shares 'best' things to say to your child when they're upset
A child psychologist has shared the mistakes parents make when their child is upset or having a tantrum, and offered advice on the most helpful things to say
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Interior design pro shares bedroom paint mistake that can 'suck life' out of you
An interior design expert and colour psychologist has explained some of the biggest mistakes people make when decorating their homes, including paint colours to avoid