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• The seven faces of Donald Trump – a psychologist’s view

  15-01-2017 14:00
  
  From the chin-jut to the zipped smile, we examine the president-elect’s signature facial expressions and what they tell us about himA great deal of Donald Trump’s political success can be put down to his body language and the unusual ways he uses his face.The first thing we notice about Trump’s facial expressions is the sheer variety. The second is their dramatic, often over-stated character. This was evident before and during the presidential election. While the other candidat
  
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• How moral are you based on the countries you’ve visited? – quiz

  15-01-2017 07:00
  
  Try our quiz and discover a surprising link between worldwide travel and your moralsMoral values are notoriously tricky to measure. But the findings of a 2016 study conducted at INSEAD Business School suggest a surprisingly simple way to do so. From the list below tick off all the countries you have visited:France, USA, Spain, Italy, China, UK, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Ar
  
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• Friend zone: why we all long to belong | Emily Esfahani Smith

  15-01-2017 07:00
  
  Relationships – especially close ones – are crucial, says Emily Esfahani Smith, which is why loneliness is so perniciousWe all need to feel understood, recognised and affirmed by our friends, family and romantic partners. We all need to find our tribe. Research has shown that among the benefits that come with being in a relationship or group, a sense of belonging clocks in as the most important driver of meaning. When other people think you matter and treat you as if you matter, you
  
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