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17/09/2026

Psychology says pedestrians who thank drivers for letting them cross share 6 common traits

A brief nod of thanks to a driver at a crosswalk turns out to signal more than good manners. Researchers point to six recurring traits behind the gesture, from empathy and emotional intelligence to spontaneous politeness and an instinct for social cooperation, arguing these micro-behaviors ease tens...

15/09/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (1st CFA)
= The International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2027 (InPACT 2027) will be held between 17 to 19 of April 2027, in Valencia, Spain: http://www.inpact-psychologyconference.org/

= Important Dates =
Abstract submissions: until 2 October 2026
Notification to authors: from 6 November 2026
Registration and Final Submission: until 4 December 2026

= Contacts=
Conference email: [email protected]
Publicity email: [email protected]

14/09/2026

The 16th edition of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT 2027) will take place in Valencia, Spain. Plan your travel!

OPEN CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (1st CFA): send your abstract until 2 October 2026

= Contacts=
Conference email: [email protected]
Publicity email: [email protected]

11/09/2026

Psychology suggests people who still navigate by memory instead of GPS usually aren't old-fashioned so much as unwilling to give up something real — a working, built relationship with the world around them, not a voice telling them where to turn

https://siliconcanals.com/d-psychology-suggests-people-who-still-navigate-by-memory-instead-of-gps-usually-arent-old-fashioned-so-much-as-unwilling-to-give-up-something-real-a-working-built-relationship-with-the-worl/

The resistance to GPS isn't nostalgia—it's a defense against outsourcing the one skill that makes a place feel like home.

10/09/2026

How to build a life that ends your need for vacation in 2026

Building a life you don't need a vacation from starts with naming what you are actually escaping.

08/09/2026

Psychology explains why people seek closure after breakups and why moving on often feels so difficult

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/australia/psychology-explains-why-people-seek-closure-after-breakups-and-why-moving-on-often-feels-so-difficult/articleshow/132255827.cms?from=mdr

Breakups cause mental discomfort as the brain dislikes uncertainty and unresolved endings. Recalling breakups activates brain regions associated with physical pain, explaining heartbreak's ache. Rumination prolongs sadness and anxiety, trapping individuals in cycles of self-blame. True healing often...

07/09/2026

New Rules for Back to School 2026: Now Comes the Hard Part
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-humans-in-a-digital-world/202608/new-rules-for-back-to-school-2026-now-comes-the-hard

The new school year brings new rules about devices and AI. But the real question isn’t about technology—it’s about what children actually need to thrive in an AI-infused world.

27/08/2026

Education’s AI ‘gold rush’ comes with risks for students

As Silicon Valley titans and startups cash in, educators and parents struggle to decide which artificial intelligence tools help – or harm.

26/08/2026

📢 InPACT 2027 is coming!

We are pleased to announce the 16th edition of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT 2027).

Continuing a tradition of bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, and professionals, InPACT provides a valuable forum for the exchange of knowledge, research, perspectives, and innovative approaches across the field of psychology and its applications.

📚 More information about InPACT 2027 will be announced soon.

We invite you to stay tuned for further updates and join us for another edition of meaningful academic exchange and collaboration.