Psychopathology

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Is That Attractive Girl Looking At Me? No, No She Isn't! Written by Keiron Walsh
We are better at judging whether or not we are being looked at if the person doing the looking is attractive, according to new research. Students studying "The relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour"…

Written on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 13:45 in Relationships
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How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile Written by Keiron Walsh
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…

Written on Tuesday, 23 September 2008 05:42 in Interesting
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When Risky Sexual Behaviour is Shown on TV Negative Consequences Do Not Make Imitation Less Likely Written by Keiron Walsh
If you've been watching the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, you'll have seen the story in which Mercedes has unsafe sex with Malachy her new boyfriend, who then discovers that he is HIV positive and may have…

Written on Tuesday, 30 September 2008 08:28 in Social Psychology
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