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While most get bad vibes from gossipers, social anxiety can make us more likely to like them, according to new research: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Fancy taking a detour from the mainstream? We've got just the thing. šŸŽ™ļøFind expert insights on the psychological side of kink subculture from Liam Wignall and Clinical Psychologist Kate Marks in the new episode of PsychCrunch: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Those living in close proximity to more family members are more likely to endorse extreme behaviours, such as aggression and capital punishment, according to a new study: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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In recent years, there's been a stark increase in the amount of racial harassment in the UK. But is bringing up the resulting racial trauma in therapy as simple as it should be? A new study investigates: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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From cups bought to the length of your stay, a new study shows that the tempo and timing of coffee shop music can influence your consumption in more ways than you might think. ā˜•ļø bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Even though coin flips are (close to) random, being on the receiving end of an unfavourable outcome creates an ā€œillusion of unfairnessā€, according to new research: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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New research shows how the brain creates memories of cold experiences, and uses them to boost our metabolism when we expect to get cold: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Gradual shifts in climate data can make the climate crisis feel less urgent — but presenting it differently can avoid this trap, according to new research: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Making someone feel valued can be tricky, especially in a quick conversation. Research, however, suggests that demonstrating you remember tidbits about them offers a shortcut to connection: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Work examining the influence of rape myths on convictions finds that their use in court is associated with more lenient sentences: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Move over, mind’s eye — new research suggests that the ability to imagine smells is also unexpectedly common: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

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Researchers investigating the thalamus and its role in consciousness believe the area acts as a 'gate' to stimuli that reach, or don't reach, conscious perception: bps.org.uk/research-diges…