Researchers at the University of California at Irvine followed the viewing habits of American subjects before and after the events of 9/11, and found that those who watched more than four hours a day of 9/11 and Iraq War-related coverage were more likely to report both acute and post-traumatic stress symptoms over time. They were also more likely ...
Date Posted: September 21, 2012
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It's an age old question: Why do we do good? What makes people sometimes willing to put "We" ahead of "Me?" Perhaps our first impulse is to be selfish, and cooperation is all about reining in greed. Or maybe cooperation happens spontaneously, and ...
Sep 20
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The reason we end up overspending is a result of one unavoidably irrational part of the bidding process – and that’s ourselves.
The allure and tension of an auction are familiar to most of us – let’s face it, we all like the idea of ...
Sep 20
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The immediate aftermath of parental divorce is often a period of emotional distress for both parents and children.
Resilience is a key factor in a child’s ability to adapt to the separation of their parents and research has placed attention on ...
Sep 20
GOWe don’t like it, but it’s a fact of life: REJECTION! It could be as simple as my rejection letter below or as complicated as one person rejecting another in a relationship. Whatever the case, rejection stinks. When you have low self esteem, ...
Sep 19
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“While it is well-known that exercise improves mood, among other benefits, not as much is known about whether these positive effects endure when we’re faced with everyday stressors once we leave the gym,” explains Dr. J. Carson Smith, the ...
Sep 19
GOAlthough depression and prejudice traditionally fall into different areas of study and treatment, a new article suggests that many cases of depression may be caused by prejudice from the self or from another person. In an article published in the ...
Sep 19
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When we're making a snap judgement about a fact, the mere presence of an accompanying photograph makes us more likely to think it's true, even when the photo doesn't provide any evidence one way or the other. In the words of Eryn Newman and her ...
Sep 18
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“Do you have a numbingly dull job, one so monotonous that you frequently find your mind wandering?” asks Pacific Standard magazine.
“Well, congratulations: Without realizing it, you have boosted your creative potential. Mindless tasks that ...
Sep 18
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Schellenberg works at the University of Toronto, where he studies the psychology of music. The idea behind his experiment couldn't have been more straightforward: He simply wanted to play music for people and get them to rate how happy or sad that ...
Sep 17
GOStress is a reality for all of us. Everyone struggles with stress related to their job, finances or relationships. But when you’re pregnant you can face additional stressors. For instance, you might worry about your baby’s health, which is ...
Sep 17
GOResearchers from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research analysed data on the diet, exercise and personality type of more than 7000 people. The study found those who believe their life can be changed by their own actions ...
Sep 17
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My revelation — relearning the beauty of living in the moment, devoid of any digital link — may seem silly to people who are less attached to their devices. But for many people, smartphones and social networks have become lifelines — ...
Sep 15
GOPsychological scientists are interested in this contrast, as are health professionals. We tend to think of stress as negative, and arousal as harmful, and indeed we spend lots of time and money--on vacations, fitness clubs, bar tabs--trying to ...
Sep 15
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In the first scientific study to test whether doubts about getting married are more likely to lead to an unhappy marriage and divorce, UCLA psychologists report that when women have doubts before their wedding, their misgivings are often a warning ...
Sep 15
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