Psychology

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Darkness can bring out the worst in us, and the night-time announcement of a US grand jury decision could have exacerbated the ensuing social unrest, writes Lisa Williams.

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When the curious mind is stimulated, everyone from school kids to the elderly learn and remember more no matter the subject matter, UNSW psychology research fellow Amy Reichelt tells The Conversation.

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For those embarking on a long-term change in diet, it is important to recognise that we are not slaves to our desires, writes Amy Reichelt.

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Pain may have positive social consequences, acting as a “social glue” that fosters cohesion and solidarity within groups, new UNSW-led research suggests.

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Saying “thank you” goes beyond good manners – it also serves to build and maintain social relationships, writes Lisa A Williams.

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Brain studies are revealing why some people – and not others – can hold huge amounts of information in their mind and manipulate it, writes Joel Pearson. 

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Improving human performance in matching unfamiliar faces in passport control will help ensure the security and safety of Australians, writes David White.

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Security systems based on photo identification could be significantly improved by selecting staff who have an aptitude for this very difficult visual task, a UNSW-led study of Australian passport officers suggests.

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The new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional electronic gaming, writes Michael Kasumovic.

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Our social identities lie at the core of many psychological processes, including the emotional reactions of football fans to their teams' victories and losses, writes Lisa Williams.

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