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·May 15, 2021·8 min read

From Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?

Researchers investigate why some people take pleasure in hurting more vulnerable people.

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·May 2, 2021·5 min read

How to Distinguish a Psychopath From a ‘Shy-Chopath’

While conventional thought considers those with psychopathic traits to be outgoing, charming, and bold, researchers say that many with psychopathy are more introverted.

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·May 1, 2021·4 min read

The ‘Bystander Effect’ Is Real; But Research Shows That When More People Witness Violence, It’s More Likely Someone Will Step up and Intervene

While many people freeze while witnessing a violent event, researchers say nine times out of ten, at least one person will intervene to help the victim.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Young People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of Violence

Experiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.

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·March 16, 2021·5 min read

The Preferred Jobs of Serial Killers and Psychopaths

Researchers investigate why people with psychopathic traits, and those who engage in acts of mass killing, tend to gravitate to certain careers.

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·March 7, 2021·3 min read

Stop Telling Girls to Smile — It Pressures Them to Accept the Unjust Status Quo

Researchers comment moral demands for women to be fun and be happy undermine their citizenship and commitment to community.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Diagnosis Bias of Borderline Personality Disorder High Among LGB Community

The prevalence of borderline personality disorder diagnosis was almost double in sexual minorities compared to heterosexuals. Researchers propose the higher numbers could be a result of the bias against sexual minorities of those diagnosing the disorder.

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·January 4, 2021·2 min read

Focusing on Diversion Yields Positive Results for Kids With Behavioral Issues

Youth with problematic behaviors can benefit more from community-driven diversion programs aimed at addressing mental health and substance abuse in lieu of commitment to detention centers.

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·December 28, 2020·3 min read

Neurologists Say There Is No Medical Justification for Police Use of Neck Restraints

Neurologists say police forces claiming chokeholds and neck restraints as a method of controlling aggravated or aggressive people are "safe methods" is erroneous and dangerous. Neck restraints, researchers say, are never medically appropriate, and minor force can lead to stroke, seizures, and death.

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·September 5, 2020·6 min read

Psychologist Identifies Seven Factors That Contribute to American Racism

Researchers contend racism is a deeply American problem and identify seven factors that contribute to racism in the U.S today. Of the seven factors, the most insidious, researchers say, is passivism, which includes apathy towards systems of racial advantage or denial that those systems exist.