It is said that it's the thought that matters, but research reveals that there's more behind our gift giving decisions than we may realize.
Date Posted: November 24, 2015
Categories: Happiness
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Why people tend to appreciate men’s humor so much more than women’s.
Nov 23
Categories: Individuation, Other
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A study of seven countries shows that all children hate getting less than their peers, but only some hate getting more.
Nov 23
Categories: Child Development, Values Clarification
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A new study suggests that the more friends a teenager has on Facebook, the more stressed they are likely to be. This may increase their future risk for depression.
Nov 23
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
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From corrupt leaders, to successful bullies and criminals (and even terrorists), why does it always seem that the bad guys come out on top?
Nov 21
Categories: Bullying
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…and if you weren’t mom’s favourite, there’s is an unexpected upside.
Nov 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Parenting
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Our own facial expressions play an essential part in understanding other people's emotions.
Nov 20
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The "ize" turns the adjective "rational" into a verb suggesting deliberate effort, contrivance and artifice. Rationalizing is actively putting a rational gloss on our irrational behavior.
Nov 20
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
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Many of the factors that lead to teenage depression are amped up in East Asia. The hyper-competitive school environments in places like Hong Kong, Singapore, and mainland China are enough to throw anyone's life out of balance. If you add in the ...
Nov 19
Categories: Depression, Suicide Prevention, Teenage Issues
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Although more frequent sex is associated with greater happiness, this link was no longer significant at a frequency of more than once a week," lead researcher Amy Muise said. "Our findings suggest that it's important to maintain an intimate ...
Nov 19
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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The scientific tricks stores use to part you and your money - you’re not entirely to blame for that regrettable statement necklace, or that unused man purse.
Nov 18
Categories: Compulsive Spending / Shopping, Other
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The daughters, but not the sons, of women who give birth at age 30 or older are more likely to experience symptoms of depression as young adults, according to new research. The age of the father at birth is not a factor.
Nov 18
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Parenting
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New research using advanced computer modeling sheds light on how behaviors may become “contagious” in large groups, showing that the memory of one individual can indirectly influence that of another via shared social connections.
Nov 17
Categories: Creative Blocks, Other
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Is honesty valued differently across countries, and is the honesty of a country's people related to its economic development?
Nov 17
Categories: Other, Values Clarification
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Children who never leave home - or “boomerang” back to it - are changing the dynamics of the family home worldwide, researchers say.
Nov 16
Categories: Adult psychological development, Blended Family Issues, Codependency ...
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When news of a disaster hits, it can cause suffering not only to those at ground zero, but others who witness the aftermath.
Nov 16
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD, Stress ...
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New evidence shows the calming power of reminiscing about happy times
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