GREAT PRETENDERS

We learn to perceive, interpret and interact with others as infants. But without appropriate responses from caregivers, defensive behaviours can develop and hinder us as adults. Attachment theory can alter these patterns, and reveal our true identities, says David B...

NEWS IN BRIEF

BT coaches young apprentices BT plans to repeat a three-month training and remote coaching programme for young apprentices, following a successful pilot. The programme focused on leadership, mental resilience, confidence and communication skills. The coaching was...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Easy decision? Think again People often assume difficult decisions are more important than easy ones, according to research published in the Journal of Consumer Research. The paper looked at why people tend to take so long choosing everyday items, such as sandwiches....