The suggestion that sex boosts happiness has been made time and time again both in research papers and popular writing on the subject, such as self-help books. Now, a new study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, goes against conventional wisdom to cast doubt on the ...
Date Posted: May 13, 2015
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IN 1890, the American psychologist William James famously likened our conscious experience to the flow of a stream. "A 'river' or a 'stream' are the metaphors by which it is most naturally described," he wrote. "In talking of it hereafter, let's ...
May 13
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Viewing violent news events via social media can cause people to experience symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
May 12
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
GOWhat Ami is seeking is not particularly complicated. She would like a boss who doesn't scream at her and a workday that won't stretch to 18 hours long. She would like it if she weren't forced to clean a second house at no extra pay. She would like ...
May 12
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What can make a marriage work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren't smarter, richer, or more psychologically astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives, they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and ...
May 12
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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Contrary to popular belief, most people don’t commit suicide because they hate themselves or because they are cowards. They truly believe that their families will be better without them. For most, suicide is seen as a way out. This does not bode ...
May 11
Categories: Suicide Prevention
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Have you had an abnormal, often unwarranted fear of doing something too fast?
May 11
Categories: Fear
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Frustrated and anxious when your phone is out of battery or you can’t seem to find your phone anywhere. This is known as nomophobia, in other words “no mobile phone phobia”.
May 9
Categories: Anxiety, Panic issues, Social Anxiety / Phobia
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First impression counts. Is that saying true? Or rather, do interviewers make their hiring decision within the first four minutes of an interview and spend the remaining time looking for information to back up their gut judgement.
May 9
Categories: Workplace Issues
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Secrets are as heavy as a physical weight. Secrets could be money troubles, bad habits and quirks and what not.
May 9
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
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We copy other’s action, we copy other’s words, … Is this all in human nature? Solomon Asch propose that we conform to the norm and deny evidence of our own senses.
May 8
Categories: Other, Social Isolation
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Ever told your friends a joke or a cracking story, but you did not include that these amusing events happened to someone else.
May 8
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How to get someone to confess their crimes? Coercive, forceful, confrontational methods? This will lead to the detainee shutting down. Studies suggest the facilitation of social influence and cooperation will work better.
May 8
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New research links living near these to a 46% increase in stroke risk.
May 7
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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The deleterious effects of stereotyping on individual and group outcomes have prompted a search for solutions. One approach has been to increase awareness of the prevalence of stereotyping in the hope of motivating individuals to resist natural ...
May 7
Categories: Other
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Have you ever been to an exclusive restaurant that serves tiny portions and found that, in spite of the paltry servings, you felt satisfied afterwards and the food seemed unusually tasty? If so, you might have engaged in what psychologists call ...
May 6
Categories: Mindfulness
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