Critical thinking, cracking the anxiety code and the connection between psychedelic drugs and healing... these are our top ten psychology features of the year.
How the brain develops: from newborn to adult
Even before birth, babies are busily data-gathering, says parenting coach Nathan Wallis. He talks about how parents can support young children through the four stages of brain development.
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The link between psychedelic drugs and social connection
Psychedelics can allow people to make meaningful connections and heal active trauma in the body in a way pharmaceuticals cannot, says psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher Dr Julie Holland.
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What the Dunedin Study is revealing about antisocial behaviour and the brain
People who show persistent anti-social behaviour from adolescence onwards are probably genetically predisposed to it, researchers have found.
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Fighting 'the irrational ape' with critical thinking
A bit of analysis and thought can go a long way in helping us figure out what's real and what's fake, says Irish physicist David Robert Grimes.
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How Claire Weekes cracked the anxiety code
'Face, accept, float, let time pass' – that's the six-word prescription for anxiety devised by the late Australian doctor and self-help pioneer Claire Weekes.
Australian GP and anxiety specialist Claire Weekes Photo: Courtesy of Scribe Publications
How emotions leave their marks on our hearts
Hearts physically change shape in response to grief, fear and other intense emotion, says cardiologist Dr Sandeep Jauhar.
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The psychology of pandemics
We haven't properly learned the lessons of past pandemics, says Australian academic Steven Taylor.
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Why is it so hard to make healthy decisions?
Often the best things to do for our health aren't what we choose to do, says behavioural economist David Asch.
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What is 'imposter syndrome'?
Imposter syndrome has two aspects - an inability to internalise our achievements and the persistent fear of being found out, says life coach Jess Stuart.
Impostor Syndrome expert, Jess Stuart. Photo: Jess Stuart
Why some people follow rules and others don't
There are a number of psychological and behavioural reasons people ignore public health warnings, says behavioural economist Syon Bhanot.
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