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Psychology is a scientific discipline that focuses on understanding mental functions and the behaviour of individuals and groups.

Rape is one of the most abhorrent crimes that inflicts deep physical, emotional, and psychological wounds on survivors. The trauma it causes usually lasts a lifetime. What makes this crime even more ...

The study took place at two African great ape sanctuaries: Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary in the ... Research senior author Professor Zanna Clay, Department of Psychology, Durham University, said: "Bonobos ...

“By directly comparing the two species in similar environments during two key situations, we can test the social role of sex in our closest ape relatives, and gain deeper understanding about how ...

Using sex to manage social tension dates back over six million years to humans’ common ape ancestor, according to a new study. Researchers from our Department of Psychology compared sexual behaviour ...

The study took place at two African great ape sanctuaries ... Research senior author Professor Zanna Clay, Department of Psychology, Durham University, said: “Bonobos are famous for using ...

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