Two separate groups of scientists have conducted studies to investigate the MRI scans of various people, and both have found that there are indeed patterns in people’s MRI scans when they are experiencing similar emotions.
Date Posted: March 6, 2017
Categories: Academic Issues
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We get our eyes, height, hair and smiles from a combination of mom and dad. Our appearances are physical representations of our genes and DNA. Yet, for those of you who inherited a nose that's slightly large or a body that's too thin, know that ...
Mar 4
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The term "fake news" seems to be more and more common nowadays. People are increasingly disregarding the media and experts on topics and world news. Yet why would an individual reject information given by a professional that is backed up by data and ...
Mar 4
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It may seem like protests should aim to attract as much attention from outsiders as possible, as this is likely to persuade them to follow and thus support their cause. However, certain new findings reflect the complete opposite: in fact, it is the ...
Mar 3
Categories: Identity Problems, Other
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As we grow older, we often get more accustomed to the unfairness of life. However, a part of us would definitely hope that all of us eventually get what we deserve in the end and this can be explained with the just-world hypothesis.
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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At the start of a huge project, we all feel it. The excitement, the energy bubbling inside us, all the expectations and targets that we imagine ourselves to hit. Then, as the deadline/big day creeps near, the initial enthusiasm gives way to a list ...
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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Playing chess. Computer programming. Telling jokes (and actually making people laugh). At first glance, these may all seem to be herculean tasks that we could never possibly accomplish. However, research has shown that we may be better at completing ...
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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Some wounds heal and fade, but some will have an everlasting scar on our minds and bodies. Children who experience trauma or abuse generally develop poorer physical and mental health as adults. However, a new study shows that those who are more ...
Feb 28
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When we talk about scientific subjects, generally we would think of topics like biology, chemistry or physics. The stereotypical image of science involves data, research and experiments. However, John Yates challenges the modern day depiction of ...
Feb 28
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With some training and thinking, some motor tasks can actually be improved. Dr. Rebecca Lawson further explains that this type of procedure can impact one's level of empathy as well.
Feb 27
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After one of the most controversial elections in US history (and still the hot topic of news outlets worldwide), social psychologist Jonathan Haidt gives a TEDx Talk about how a divided America can overcome its civil concerns.
Feb 27
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People will be divided on the subject of truth. Some say that it is all subjective while others believe some things can be universal no matter what the situation. Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Glaser explains how our perception of the world and ...
Feb 27
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Your idea of someone how has depression might be the stereotypical representation of a "sad" person who has trouble socializing or getting out of bed. However, research suggests that depression is much more complex and there could be multiple types ...
Feb 25
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Making quick judgements is something that everyone naturally does. However, we understand that too many times these quickly made conclusions can be wrong. Research suggests that the best approach to when we have to make decisions is to carefully ...
Feb 25
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It's not hard to imagine that people in high places, exposed to large sums of money and filled with multiple connections, are easily led into corruption. From business to politics, fraud and bribery can be seen if you dig a little deeper. And ...
Feb 25
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Questions with plenty of ‘who?’. ‘what?’, ‘when?’, ‘where?’ and ‘why?’ encourage children to go into details and such open-ended questions are known as the elaborative style. Past and on-going researches have shown improvement in ...
Feb 24
Categories: Child Development
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