The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour: Why People Commit Crimes
Why do siblings grow up to be so different? One is driven to build a successful professional career, while the other chooses a...
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Gaslighting: What Is It and How to Recognise It
Gaslighting is a type of emotional and psychological abuse that revolves around entitlement and seeking to control another person. It involves repetitively (and...
Why it’s Important to Understand People
To understand people doesn’t mean you agree with them. Rather it means that you are able to recognise their feelings and perspective on...
Science Shows How a Trip to the Beach Changes Your Brain
Psychologists say time spent at the seaside does the mind (and body) good. Here’s how to best reap the benefits of all that...
Why Giving makes Us Happy
There may be a bit more to the psychology of giving than you realise. Being generous without a certainty of pay-back seems counter-intuitive....
The Surprising Psychology of Black Friday Consumerism
During the month of November, Black Friday consumerism grips many. Many shops have discounts throughout the year, so what’s particularly enticing about Black...