Contrary to the common view of empathy as an emotion solely eliciting compassion and warmth, empathy can unexpectedly motivate aggression. The result comes from a new study which found that when feeling empathy towards someone in distress, people are motivated to be more aggressive towards another, ...
Date Posted: October 18, 2014
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A new study shows a positive sibling relationship helps boys, as well as girls. The finding is a surprise to family scholars because boys typically report that they benefit less than girls from peer relationships.
Oct 18
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While patients with Alzheimer’s might not remember when their loved ones visit, it has a profound effect on how they feel, a new study finds.
Oct 18
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A new study suggests that there is a natural spectrum of attention function in the general population, with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at one extreme. If this opinion is accurate the concept has broad implications for ...
Oct 17
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Researchers discovered having children early in life and a troubled romantic relationship are the two most frequently cited reasons when low-income mothers are asked about why they find themselves in poverty. It suggests that policymakers and health ...
Oct 17
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Each day, an estimated 160,000 school kids stay home from school out of fear of bullying. But technology in the form of smart phones and social media has made bullying a 24/7 threat that can occur anywhere — even in safety of a child's home. That ...
Oct 17
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While computers outperform humans in most mathematical tasks and can do complex calculations that people never could, there's one area where machines haven't quite achieved humanlike smarts: emotional intelligence. But now, a new computer program ...
Oct 16
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Most people are guilty of emotional spending at one time or another. Whether you partake in retail therapy while you're sad, angry, or happy, you are bound to end up with some unneeded items and an empty wallet. So why do we spend to feel better?
Oct 16
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New research suggests the better a parent understands the daily experiences of their teen, the better the mental health of the teen. Moreover, having a parent who “gets” a teen’s daily life may influence the way a teen’s body responds to ...
Oct 16
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One of the most robust findings in social psychology is the beauty-is-good stereotype: physically attractive people are perceived and treated more positively than physically unattractive people. But here’s the thing: I have definitely met ...
Oct 15
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A single application of a common anesthetic procedure could be the answer to alleviating anxiety, depression and psychological pain in those suffering from chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Oct 15
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
GOWatch this interesting video on the evolution of our understanding of sadness and depression.
Oct 15
Categories: Depression
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The number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has nearly tripled in the past 30 years. This is troubling because having good connections with others provides a whole host of health and wellness benefits.
Oct 14
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Recent findings highlight a staggering rate of suicidal thoughts among adults with Asperger’s syndrome.
Oct 14
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A Swedish study, initiated in the 1970s, emphasized share responsibility among couples for home, family, and work. A recent follow-up shows that the couples’ strive for equality was beneficial not only for the family life but also for the ...
Oct 14
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The value given to a work of art may depend more on the gender of the appraiser than the beauty of the work, according to a new study.
Oct 13
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