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psychology

The joy of giving

Science is now providing the evidence for what we have long held to be true: that it is better to give than to receive.

Getting over past fears and sparking transformation

We were all surprised when she cowered behind me trembling, frozen in fear at the sight of the two girls. I gently encouraged her, while the girls stood quietly by…

Memory engineering pioneer Elizabeth Loftus charts course for Inception-style mind control

The mind control techniques of Inception or Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind are closer than we think, says a California psychologist speaking at SFU. Can they be harnessed for good?