Psychology

UBC researchers create new method to classify dangerous sex offenders

UBC researchers create new method to classify dangerous sex offenders

UBC researchers have developed a new classification system that could help police solve sex crimes.

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Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationships

Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationships

People with higher levels of psychopathic tendencies are more likely to assault their romantic partners. They are also more likely to drink alcohol, a UBC study has found.

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Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationships

Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationships

People with higher levels of psychopathic tendencies are more likely to assault their romantic partners. They are also more likely to drink alcohol, a UBC study has found.

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UBC professors share insight about the brain during Mini-Med

UBC professors share insight about the brain during Mini-Med

The human being’s most critical organ, the brain, is the topic of this year’s Mini-Med series.

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UBC professors share insight about the brain during Mini-Med

UBC professors share insight about the brain during Mini-Med

The human being’s most critical organ, the brain, is the topic of this year’s Mini-Med series.

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UBC prof. examines romantic relationships and happiness of psychopaths

UBC prof. examines romantic relationships and happiness of psychopaths

Popular television series like Dexter and Criminal Minds have given a renewed high profile to psychopaths. And while pop culture makes it appear psychopaths get everything they want, a UBC researcher wants to know if they are truly happy.

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UBC prof. examines romantic relationships and happiness of psychopaths

UBC prof. examines romantic relationships and happiness of psychopaths

Popular television series like Dexter and Criminal Minds have given a renewed high profile to psychopaths. And while pop culture makes it appear psychopaths get everything they want, a UBC researcher wants to know if they are truly happy.

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Virtual connections: How technology changes the way we live and love

Virtual connections: How technology changes the way we live and love

Would you rather text than talk on the phone? Have you found the love of your life through on-line dating? Bought something on-line, and felt duped? Leading social technology experts say you’re not alone.

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Virtual connections: How technology changes the way we live and love

Virtual connections: How technology changes the way we live and love

Would you rather text than talk on the phone? Have you found the love of your life through on-line dating? Bought something on-line, and felt duped? Leading social technology experts say you’re not alone.

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Participants needed for social anxiety treatment program

Participants needed for social anxiety treatment program

Do you get nervous when confronted with social situations? Are your activities limited by your fear of being around other people? Does worrying about being judged keep you from doing the things that you want?

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