PSYCHOLOGY

Jul 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Dark Side of Growing Up: A TV Show That Hits Close to Home

A new TV show is making waves, and it’s not just because it’s good. It’s making people talk, think, and even feel uncomfortable. This show is called "Adolescence, " and it’s on Netflix. It’s a short series with only four episodes, but it packs a punch. The story is about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie. He’s accused of doing something terrible: murdering a girl from h...

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

How Media Can Save Lives: A New Way to Spread Health Messages

Public health messages often get lost in today's crowded media landscape. But what if we could use entertainment to spread important health information? This idea isn't just a fun thought experiment—it's a real strategy backed by science. Think about how TV shows and social media influencers shape our thoughts and behaviors. They can make us laugh, cry, and even cha...

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Jun 24 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain's Attention Blink

Ever wondered why your brain sometimes misses things when they happen too close together? Scientists have been studying this phenomenon, known as the attentional blink, for a while. It turns out, this isn't just one simple process. Instead, it's made up of different parts that work together. Researchers decided to dig deeper. They used a special task and a new model...

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Culture Shapes AI's Thinking

AI models that create text are influenced by the culture of the data they learn from. This is clear when looking at how these models behave in different languages. Two key aspects of culture were studied: how people relate to others and how they process information. Social orientation is about whether people see themselves as part of a group or as individuals. Cogni...

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

The Dark Side of Personality: A Closer Look at the Chinese Short Dark Tetrad

The Chinese Short Dark Tetrad, or C-SD4, is a tool designed to measure four key traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism. These traits are often grouped together because they represent the darker aspects of human personality. They are not the same as mental health conditions, but they can still have a big impact on how people behave and interact ...

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Jun 16 2025EDUCATION

How Young Activists in Buenos Aires are Shaping Social Change

Young people in Buenos Aires are making waves in the world of social activism. They are part of university student unions. These groups are more than just clubs. They are hubs for critical thinking and action. This is not just about having opinions. It is about understanding the root causes of social issues and taking steps to address them. Researchers wanted to kno...

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Jun 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Surprising Mind of GPT-4o: How It Mimics Human Behavior

GPT-4o is a large language model that shows some surprising traits. It can mimic human thought processes. This is not just about thinking deeply. It can also show patterns that are more automatic and less conscious. Think about how people change their minds to fit their actions. This is called cognitive dissonance. It turns out, GPT-4o can do something similar. Two ...

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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Danish School Support

In Denmark, the mental health of young people has become a hot topic. More kids are getting diagnosed with mental health issues. Many are skipping school, and classrooms are becoming more divided. This has put a spotlight on Educational Psychology (EP) services. People are questioning if these services are truly helping or if they are missing the mark. The debate is...

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Jun 02 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Connections: How Interventions Shape Our Minds

In the world of psychology, researchers are always on the hunt for better ways to understand how our minds work. One exciting approach is using network models. These models show how different parts of our mind interact in complex ways. Unlike traditional methods, network models can reveal hidden connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. However, thes...

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May 16 2025FINANCE

Trading and Gambling: Where Do Investors Draw the Line?

The world of investing can be a thrilling ride. It is not uncommon for some investors to blur the lines between trading and gambling. This can lead to some interesting behaviors. There are investors who trade stocks like they are playing poker. This can lead to some serious issues. It is important to understand how these behaviors can affect people's financial h...

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