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Watching fast-paced television programmes does not adversely affect young children’s ability to concentrate.

Winning isn’t everything, and in fact can even be a bit boring. Some people actually enjoy a game of tennis or poker more if their mettle is tested by a strong opponent – regardless of the outcome.

Tests and assessments carried out at school are often seen as a way of predicting how well a child will do later on in life.

A Group of Greek investigators report in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics on a study exploring the role of self-esteem and social adjustment in children and adolescents.

A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics provides new insights on how psychotherapy works.

Just over half a century ago, Stanley Milgram ran the most renowned studies in the history of psychology. He showed how ordinary people can do extraordinary harm to others when asked to do so.

A group of German investigators report in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics on the potential effects of a hormone in borderline personality disorder.

A survey of over two million people has found that lesbian, gay and bisexual men and women in England are more likely to report poor health and unfavourable experiences of the National Health Service…

Sometimes when people get upsetting news – such as a failing exam grade or a negative job review – they decide instantly to do better the next time. In other situations that are equally disappointing, the same people may feel inclined to just give …

A brain region that appears central to perceiving the combination of color and motion has been identified by researchers. These neurons shift in sensitivity toward different colors and directions depending on what is being attended. The study sheds lig…