The Psychology Square

09/09/2026

Choosing a therapist is not as simple as it may seem. With the rise of quacks in the field of Psychology, it is very important for clients to know what to look for. This articles provides an overview of some of the basic things you should keep in mind when looking for therapists in lahore, and in pakistan in general. This should be taken even more seriously when the therapy happens online.

Choose the best therapist in Lahore for individual and couples therapy. Find out everything you should look for in a professionial tehrapist.

30/08/2026

Recent research utilizing multiple biological aging clocks reveals a distinct U-shaped relationship between nightly sleep duration and cellular aging, demonstrating that both insufficient sleep (funder than six hours) and excessive sleep (greater than nine hours) accelerate molecular aging, while an optimal window of seven to eight hours keeps the body's biological clock aligned with chronological time.

https://thepsychologysquare.com/articles/both-short-and-long-sleep-accelerate-biological-aging-3517dd63/

27/08/2026

A recent study from the University of Illinois reveals that the human brain begins forming decisions up to half a second before a person is consciously aware of making them. By using high-density microelectrode arrays to record neural activity with sub-millisecond precision, researchers discovered that neurons in the primary somatosensory cortex start differentiating between choices well before conscious reports of a decision occur. This preconscious activity, which can predict eventual actions with 78% accuracy, suggests that conscious awareness may act more as an integrator or narrative builder rather than the initial trigger of action, sparking renewed discussions on free will, agency, and the architecture of choice.

New research shows the brain initiates decision-making before we're consciously aware of choosing, reshaping how scientists understand free will.

25/08/2026

Research published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that hourly service workers facing erratic and unpredictable work schedules—such as short-notice changes, canceled shifts, or on-call weeks—experience a significantly higher risk of separation, divorce, or relationship breakups. These chaotic schedules disrupt daily life, hinder the coordination of household duties and childcare, and create severe work-to-family stress that strains emotional support between partners.

Study finds that irregular work schedules increase the risk of romantic breakups by amplifying stress and reducing intimacy.

22/08/2026

A recent study from Amsterdam UMC reveals that a second pregnancy uniquely reshapes the maternal brain—shifting gray-matter reductions and altering connectivity in regions tied to memory, emotion, and social cognition—which helps mothers juggle multiple children while potentially creating trade-offs like everyday forgetfulness or heightened stress vulnerability.

Research shows a second pregnancy induces distinct brain changes, offering insights into maternal cognition and mental health.

19/08/2026

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale–Third Edition (GARS-3) is a 58-item norm-referenced screening tool used to help identify autism spectrum disorder in individuals aged roughly 3 to 22. Raters such as parents or teachers evaluate observed behaviors across six distinct subscales—or four subscales for nonverbal individuals—to generate raw and standardized scores. These scores are converted into an Autism Index, which links specific score ranges to the probability of ASD and corresponding DSM-5 severity levels. Ultimately, the GARS-3 supports diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, progress monitoring, and IEP goal-setting when used alongside other clinical evidence.

Learn how the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS-3) works, its key subscales,

25/02/2024

The only way out is through. You take more of the thing that poisons you, until you turn it into a tonic that girdles the world around you.

13/12/2023

"They say that I have mental health problems now. I don't. I am just poor."

Michael Fagan, The Crown

11/12/2023

You can't make everybody happy, remember that. Sometimes making enemies is the right thing to do.

09/12/2023

We'll explore the contributions, works, and famous quotes by the top 20 famous psychologists of all time, from Freud and Jung to Neisser.