Marc Wilson is a psychology columnist for the NZ Listener
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Will we see increased funding for clinical psychology training post-election?
Marc Wilson looks at the strengths and weaknesses of parties’ mental health policies.
Marc Wilson: Tattoos are more than a form of self-expression
Tattoo owners are indistinguishable from the un-inked in general mental health.
Marc Wilson: The ancient political psychology question
When we tick the boxes on the ballot paper, are we voting for or against something?
Psychopaths drawn to one industry more than others
What psychopaths and commerce students have in common.
Marc Wilson: Why standing on one leg is an important marker of brain health
Vestibular vertigo can strike anyone, but is more common as we age.
How to spot the hallmarks of a healthcare serial killer
Hallmarks of a serial killer may be there but you have to know what you’re looking for.
What a handshake can reveal about a person
Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson explains the hidden messages behind handshakes.
Does the rise of scams make New Zealand a less trusting country?
It’s hard to know what the impact of perceptions of increasing dishonesty is right now.
Why older people should have their hearing checked
Are you over 60? Statistically, there’s a two-in-three chance you have some hearing loss.
How trans rights hate campaigns can become a gateway to other ideologies
These online hate campaigns seem aimed at ensnaring people in a deeper web of attitudes.
60s researchers going against sex stereotypes
Sex stereotypes were common in the 1960s until two researchers went against the grain.
Why we turn to fatty foods during stress
If you are someone who reaches for a stress snack, that response is valid. Here's why.
How to boost your memory with lists
Understanding how our brains remember items on a list can be harnessed to boost memory.
Why feeling threatened isn’t good for your heart
If you have lower heart rate variability, your chance of survival is lower, expert says.