A new study suggests that mothers who give birth naturally bond more strongly with their babies than mothers who have caesarean sections. This may be due to the flood of hormones, such as oxytocin that are…

According to a new study presented today by Heather Flow and her colleagues at the British Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference, just looking like a criminal could meant that you are more likely…

Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…

Vygotsky criticised Piaget’s emphasis on the child’s interaction with the environment, claiming that Piaget ignores the role of social interaction. Vygotsky, in contrast, sees the child as an apprentice who learns through interacting with others rather…