Simple psychological rules that help keep things under control
Evidence-based parenting: how to deal with aggression, tantrums and defiance
Super challenging children can bring out the worst in parents. How to break the cycle of angry outbursts
How tough fitness goals can put us off being active
Strict targets are hailed as key to top performance. But researchers have found they hold many people back
Want to develop ‘grit’? Take up surfing
People with grit persist, and are more likely to succeed in challenging circumstances
‘Don’t feed the trolls’ really is good advice – here’s the evidence
Anti-social behaviour online - trolling, cyberbullying - is a growing concerning phenomenon but research shows ignoring these mostly faceless angry attention-seekers could be the best response.
Why terrorists use violence in their quest for significance
Violent lone wolf extremists are looking for acknowledgment and attention as they feel overlooked, aggrieved and insignificant.
Are we doing our best on bullying?
Incidences of bullying are occurring in preschools. With bullying linked to a range of poor outcomes in adulthood, psychologists are urging schools to adopt best practice to protect students.
Positive behaviour support
A behaviour management approach which focuses on understanding what individuals are trying to achieve by their behaviour. Problem behaviour persists because it serves a purpose and is an attempt to meet a person’s needs, however imperfectly. Psychologists work to understand the individual’s motivations and reinforce more constructive methods. This approach has proven useful in addressing…
Motivational interviewing
A psychological approach that assists in behaviour change by focusing on a person’s motivations for problem behaviour, examining the consequences of it and addressing their ambivalence about making positive change. The approach arose from work in the area of substance abuse and is now thought to be effective in addressing bullying and the management of…
Getting to grips with germaphobia
Donald Trump has famously professed an aversion to germs. But when does distaste become a disorder?
From Around the Web
- Can you break a habit in 30 days?Sydney Morning Herald
- Perth mums endanger children by drinking alcohol while pregnantThe West Australian
- Wait! Is Grandma a racist?Big Think
- Strong sibling bonds help kids deal with parental conflictEssential Kids
- Are personality tests like Myers-Briggs just corporate astrology?The Age
- WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental health conditionBig Think
- Study shows the detrimental long-term effects of helicopter parentingBig Think
Psychology holds key to getting people out before disaster strikes
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March 2 2017
When love turns to hatefully ever after
May 26 2017
