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Psychology

A collection of 29 Posts

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it post image
Fake News Analysis Mental Illness Social Contagion Salem Witch Trials Misinformation Disinformation Echo Chambers Scapegoating False Information Rumors Psychology Social Media Social Media & Democracy Complex Contagion

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

by Shaon Lahiri
Why Keir Starmer’s psychological profile is different from other prime ministers – and what it means for his dealings with Donald Trump post image
UK Politics Trump's Tariffs US Tariffs Trade War Trump's Trade War Keir Starmer United Kingdom Psychology Psychology in Politics Leadership Political Leadership Labour Party Leadership Trait Analysis (LTA) UK Prime Minister

Why Keir Starmer’s psychological profile is different from other prime ministers – and what it means for his dealings with Donald Trump

by Consuelo Thiers
Trump is not a king, but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts post image
Trump 2.0 Donald Trump US Politics United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) US Immigration US Presidents Elon Musk US Courts Executive Orders Trump Administration 2025 JD Vance Psychology

Trump is not a king, but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts

by Shannon Bow O'Brien
Domestic abuse: How it escalates and why that makes it so hard to leave post image
Violence Against Women Suicide Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Homicide Coercive Controlling Behaviour Women Psychology Psychological Manipulation Health

Domestic abuse: How it escalates and why that makes it so hard to leave

by Tirion E. Havard
The hypocrisy at the heart of racist riots post image
UK Politics Analysis Asylum Seekers Cognitive Bias Far-Right Far-Right Riots 2024 Harold Shipman Hypocrisy Islamophobia Misinformation Psychology Racism Riots Social Media & Far-Right Lucy Letby Southport Stabbing 2024 United Kingdom

The hypocrisy at the heart of racist riots

by Dr Nilufar Ahmed
How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others post image
Donald Trump Trump Assassination Attempt 2024 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Mental Health Psychology US Politics United States

How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others

by Simon McCarthy-Jones
Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years – so why does the public think it’s increased? post image
UK Crime Analysis Knife Crime Cyber Crimes Violent Crime Crime Rates Public Opinion Crime Survey Police Public Perception Conservative Party Tories UK Media United Kingdom Psychology

Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years – so why does the public think it’s increased?

by Toby Davies
Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man post image
Violence Against Women Women Women's Rights Women’s Voices Domestic Violence Gender Inequality Misogyny Psychology Sexual Violence Safety Work Systemic Sexism Sarah Everard Murder

Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man

by Lisa Sugiura
Your brain can reveal if you are rightwing – plus three other things it tells us about your politics post image
Neuropolitics Politics Neuroscience Voter Behaviour Voting Behaviour Psychology

Your brain can reveal if you are rightwing – plus three other things it tells us about your politics

by Matt Qvortrup
As the pandemic turns four, here’s what we need to do for a healthier future post image
COVID-19 COVID-19 Pandemic Pandemic World Health Organization (WHO) Public Health Coronavirus COVIDsafe COVID Rules Behaviour Change Psychology COVID & Communication COVID Complacency Presenteeism Health Inequalities COVID-19 Guidance COVID-19 Vaccines

As the pandemic turns four, here’s what we need to do for a healthier future

by Simon Nicholas Williams
The maths of rightwing populism: Easy answers + confidence = reassuring certainty post image
Populism Analysis European Union US Politics UK Politics Polarisation Polarised Politics Geert Wilders European Politics Authoritarianism Misinformation Right-Wing Politics Right-Wing Extremism Far-Right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Giorgia Meloni US Elections 2024 General Election 2024 US Presidential Election EU Parliamentary Elections 2024 European Elections Dutch Politics Italian Politics Right-Wing Populism Communication Theory 2012 London Olympics Confirmation Bias 2012 London Paralympics Psychology Culture Wars

The maths of rightwing populism: Easy answers + confidence = reassuring certainty

by Dorje C. Brody
How women are infantilised during obstetric care and labour post image
Women Childbirth Obstetrics Parents Language Matters Public Health Mental Health Psychology United Kingdom National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

How women are infantilised during obstetric care and labour

by Nadia von Benzon