Over the past 50 years, there has been an increasing appreciation of the role of feelings in people’s choices. Economic models suggest that people’s choices should be based on an objective assessment of the value that an option has related to a person’s goals. The work of researchers like ...
Date Posted: June 21, 2016
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GOAccording to Grzywacz and colleagues, some studies have also suggested that working in a dirty environment can impact long-term cognitive functioning, while others have indicated that brain health may suffer as a result of an unstimulating ...
Jun 20
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It turns out that photography has an unsuspected psychological benefit.
Jun 16
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Having an active social life is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and good health. Human connection is one of the most fundamental and important human drives. But it can also be our most tiring! Quick question: raise your hand if you ever ...
Jun 16
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You walk into a room and suddenly your brain goes fuzzy with an overwhelming wave of familiarity - although this is a totally new experience. A new study shines a spotlight on this situation, known as déjà vu.
Apr 14
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There are six components to an apology - and the more of them you include when you say you're sorry, the more effective your apology will be, according to new research.
Apr 13
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People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) fare better and are less likely to relapse when treated with medication on a long-term basis, according to researchers.
Apr 12
Categories: Other, Self-Criticism, Self-Esteem
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A new study found that feelings of blame and guilt dominate when midwives and obstetricians struggle to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic childbirth.
Apr 12
Categories: Other, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
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A new study suggests the heart could have a large influence on the wisdom of the head, after finding people with greater heart rate variability may have wiser judgement.
Apr 9
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Climate change is a significant threat to the health of Americans, creating unprecedented health problems in areas where they might not have previously occurred, according to a report released April 4 by the White House.
Apr 8
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Not only do our emotions influence our perceptions of taste, but what we taste can also change how we feel, scientists have found.
Mar 31
Categories: Other, Relationships & Marriage
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To believe in a supernatural god or universal spirit, people appear to suppress the brain network used for analytical thinking and engage the empathetic network. When thinking analytically about the physical world, people appear to do the opposite.
Mar 26
Categories: Other, Religious Issues
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Refugees face a substantially higher risk of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, compared to non-refugee migrants from the same regions of origin, finds a new study.
Mar 23
Categories: Other, Schizophrenia
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The British Psychological Society (BPS) is promoting action to deal with low morale, stress and depression among mental health professionals.
Mar 15
Categories: Other, Workplace Issues
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When people playing violent video games focus on killing and maiming, they don't often remember the corporate brands they see along the way.
Mar 12
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The societies we live in can have a direct influence on how dishonest people may be, according to a new study.
Mar 12
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