In the latest episode of PsychCrunch, Tabby Taylor Buck delves into the world of unconventional therapeutic activities. From rock climbing to DND to cold water immersion, what therapeutic threads run through our trivial pursuits?. Find out with episode 42

Contrary to some previous work, a new study suggests that both conspiracy believers and non-believers use analytic thinking styles:

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How early can we tell if someone (or something) is behaving in a prosocial way? A new study suggests that we may have the ability from birth:

More research is needed to develop effective mental health support for witnesses to the climate crisis, according to a new meta-analysis:

Pain is a complex phenomenon, made up of three distinct components: sensory, emotional, and cognitive. New research suggests that these facets develop at different rates, opening up yet more questions about how newborns experience pain:

Would striking up a friendship with a robot make you more receptive to being around them?. New research suggests so, finding that playful antics from synthetic friends lead us to see them as more human:

Do common psychological models capture the complexity of living with chronic illness?. A recent study would argue not - and provides a lens through which to better capture the experience:

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Have workplace training modules been missing a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to preventing abuse from managers?. Recent research suggests that it's not all about stress. Sometimes, it's about control:

Perceiving issues as severe or widespread can lead people to disengage from finding solutions, a recent study finds:

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Crocodile tears are hard to spill, but most of us can still spot them. New research, however, finds that our ability to spot them seems to be affected by factors beyond just facial expressions:

Do we see religious belief as the default? A new study investigates:

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Whether you're navigating a child starting school, or reminiscing about your own experience, we hope this episode gives you some food for thought. A big thank you to our wonderful guest, Professor Claire Hughes of @CFR32, and our host for this episode, @jonmsutton.