psychology

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The second sign of a bottom was that the war — though its future path is uncertain — has become “less bad,” and, in terms of market psychology, that’s “good news.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

She is now pursuing a new career path, studying a masters degree in psychology because she still wants to "do something that helps people".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It is clear that the war has reversed the deflationary psychology that we were in; we were finally getting over the postpandemic inflationary episode.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Many people retire when key elements of their work lives are disrupted at once, said Robert Laura, co-founder of the Retirement Coaches Association and an expert on the psychology of retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"And you," I continued with sudden force, "laughed and said I had the perfect setup of a true neurotic and that that question came from some questionnaire you'd had in psychology class that week?"

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath