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Tag: Psychology and Psychologists
A Feline Scientist Explains Why Your Cat Might Actually Like You
Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog?
Israeli Doctors Help Child Hostages Return Home
One child was told that no one was looking for her and that Israel was gone.
Nuclear War Could End the World, but What if It’s All in Our Heads?
Some experts want to apply recent neuroscience research to the decision making that could lead to doomsday.
When Missiles Strike Kyiv, These Psychologists Race to Help
Emergency responders in Ukraine’s capital offer not only physical care to the victims of airstrikes, but also mental health support for survivors in crisis.
A Radical Experiment in Mental Health Care in Belgium, Tested Over Centuries
In the Belgian town of Geel, families have long taken in people with psychiatric conditions. Could this approach work elsewhere?
‘Every Day Is Scary’: Ukrainian Soldiers Learn to Cope With Trauma
A team of Ukrainian military psychologists is training soldiers to confront stress and trauma after a year of harsh fighting on the battlefield. But as Russia’s war grinds on, their work is getting harder.
Have AI Chatbots Developed Theory of Mind? What We Do and Do Not Know.
Some researchers claim that chatbots have developed theory of mind. But is that just our own theory of mind gone wild?
What’s Your Workplace Personality?
Who should work at home, and who should return to the office? Companies are turning to personality tests for help.
How Teens Recovered From the ‘TikTok Tics’
A wave of teenagers who developed tics during the pandemic has receded, illustrating the powerful influence of stress on the body and the resilience of adolescents.