Pathological lying, or mythomania, is a psychological disorder where someone feels a compulsive need to lie habitually and pathologically. Those who experience it face challenges in daily life and can ...

Which findings in psychology are valid and which are myths? Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of important psychological findings.

In our daily lives, we are constantly distracted as we move through the day. But when we finally decide to focus on just one thing, it means we ignore other things going on around us. While you may ...

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Everything we know or perceive is based on our own unique experience throughout life. What we go through, what we witness, and how we feel all come together to help us make assumptions that make the ...

The ‘Szondi-Test’ is a psychological test. It was developed by Hungarian geneticist and psychoanalyst Leopold Szondi (1893-1986). The test identifies psychological traits within patients, such as ...

A new psychological test created by Saurashtra University measures how severe your phone dependency is. The govt-recognised tool helps detect and manage nomophobia in young people.

Scientists have adapted a standard psychological test that detects underlying prejudices to delve into the minds of psychopathic murderers. Serial killers can be adept at lying and deception, and may ...