Demystifying Psychology Discussion Group Update & Break-Up

Break-Up Details

• Date: 19 December
• Time: 12:00–2:00 pm
• Location: Zeus Coffee Co, 123 Bridge St East, Benalla (next to McDonald’s)
• Menu: Lunch Menu
• Booking Name: "Jane"

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Discussion Highlights

1. LGA Election Update
   • Seven Councillors were sworn in on 26 November.
   • Watch the event: Council Stream
   • Councillor details: Council Website
2. Jon Ronson's "Psychopath Night"
   • Psychopathy prevalence: 1:100 in the community, 4:100 in corporate settings.
   • Debate on nature vs. nurture influences.
   • Psychopaths employ manipulation techniques like gaslighting and deception.
   • Recovery after encounters, as shared by guest speaker Mary Turner, author of The Psychopath: A True Story (Read More).
   • More insights: ABC Article 

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Closing Note
Discussion group members, thank you for making this discussion group a space for thought-provoking conversations over the years. Appreciation also to Bev and Heather for their skilled recording of Benalla U3A activities, and to the U3A Committee for all the "behind the scenes" work that forms the foundation of an exceptional Benalla U3A.
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2025 Demystifying Psychology Discussion Group details:

• Date: third Tuesday of the month - starting 18 Feb 2025
• Time: 10:00 am - 11:50 pm
• Location: U3A Rm1 Community Centre Fawkner Drive. 

See you at Zeus Coffee Co for lunch 12:00 - 2:00pm on 19 December.

Jane
0437 621 575