Posts Tagged ‘psychology’
Top Stories - May 11, 2011 10:58 - 3 Comments
People marry for politics, not looks
RICE (US) — A study of more than 5,000 American couples shows that most people marry only those whose political views align with their own. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 10, 2011 11:27 - 1 Comment
Brain area lights up in ‘lucky’ gamblers
CALTECH (US) — Gamblers who play a “lucky” number that’s paid off in the past are likely being influenced by a specific brain region linked to learning. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 10, 2011 10:59 - 10 Comments
To be a vampire’s friend, buy the book
U. BUFFALO (US) — Want a sense of belonging? Sinking your teeth into a good book satisfies a deeply held need for human connection. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 9, 2011 14:41 - 1 Comment
Immigrants get supersized in U.S.
U. WASHINGTON / STANFORD/ UC BERKELEY (US) — Immigrants to the United States and their U.S.-born children gain more than a new life and new citizenship. They gain weight. (more…)
Top Stories - May 3, 2011 12:06 - 8 Comments
For Asians, rosy thoughts are no remedy
U. WASHINGTON-SEATTLE (US) — Focusing on positive emotions does not help Asians cope with stress and depression, according to a survey of college students. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 26, 2011 16:24 - 3 Comments
Infant cry-sleep linked to later behavior
U. WARWICK (UK) — Infants who have problems with persistent crying or with sleeping and/or feeding are far more likely to become children with significant behavioral problems, including ADHD. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 26, 2011 12:17 - 2 Comments
Racial bias sways economic decisions
NYU (US) — Unconscious or unintentional racial bias is pervasive; steering economic and trust decisions, even with highly trained professionals like doctors. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 26, 2011 12:10 - 1 Comment
Aging musicians have sharp brains
EMORY (US) — Playing a musical instrument throughout life may help fight cognitive decline as we age. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 25, 2011 12:12 - 0 Comments
When to take revenge on a bad boss
UC BERKELEY (US) — Retaliation against an unfair boss is more acceptable if it’s achieved by omission rather than commission. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 25, 2011 10:48 - 5 Comments
Higher suicide rates in happy places
U. WARWICK (UK) — New research confirms a little known and seemingly puzzling fact: Many happy countries have unusually high rates of suicide. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 22, 2011 9:52 - 1 Comment
Go green for nature’s healing powers
U. ILLINOIS (US) — City planners should design communities with more public green space, not simply for aesthetic reasons, but because they are a vital component to both physical and mental health. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 21, 2011 10:56 - 6 Comments
Vengeful God keeps cheaters honest
U. OREGON (US) — Belief in God doesn’t deter a person from cheating on a test, unless that God is a mean, punishing one. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 19, 2011 15:46 - 0 Comments
Brain’s flexibility predicts learning
UC SANTA BARBARA/UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — How flexible the brain is can be used to determine a person’s capacity for future learning. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 19, 2011 13:44 - 0 Comments
Men leap, women look when deciding
U. WARWICK (UK) — When making judgements, men tend to see things in black and white, while women see them in shades of gray. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 18, 2011 14:29 - 0 Comments
No sleep upends nurses’ circadian clock
VANDERBILT (US) — In order to adjust to working the night shift, some nurses stay awake for as many as 12 hours before the shift begins—the worst strategy for adapting their internal clocks. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 15, 2011 8:34 - 2 Comments
Mind game eases pain of arthritis
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Arthritis pain can be significantly reduced—and in some cases even temporarily eliminated—by an illusion. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2011 15:51 - 1 Comment
Widows lose ability to think positive
CORNELL (US) — A steep drop in positive emotions—not a spike in negative ones—causes widows to experience increased illness and mental health issues. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 13, 2011 10:44 - 2 Comments
Home field scores in office debates
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Negotiating on home turf has a distinct advantage, but confidence on the part of the visiting team goes a long way in leveling the playing field. (more…)
