Psychological Science
Too big or just right? Optimal circle of friends depends on socioeconomic conditions
Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. These preferences reflect people's personalities and individual circumstances—but is one approach to social ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 12, 2012 |
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Conservatives can be persuaded to care more about the environment, study finds
When it comes to climate change, deforestation and toxic waste, the assumption has been that conservative views on these topics are intractable. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, ...
Medical research
Dec 10, 2012 |
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Covert painting simulations influence aesthetic appreciation of artworks
New research published in Psychological Science investigates the ways in which the physical state of our bodies may play a role in shaping what we think, feel, and perceive.
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Dec 10, 2012 |
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Feeling disgust may enhance our ability to detect impurities
Disgust – it's an emotion we experience when we encounter things that are dirty, impure, or otherwise contaminated. From an evolutionary standpoint, experiencing the intense, visceral sense of revulsion that comes with ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 06, 2012 |
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Brain stimulation may buffer feelings of social pain
Accumulating evidence suggests that certain brain areas involved in processing physical pain may also underlie feelings of social pain. But can altering brain activity in these areas actually change how people experience ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Gender and race: How overlapping stereotypes affect our personal and professional decisions
Racial and gender stereotypes have profound consequences in almost every sector of public life, from job interviews and housing to police stops and prison terms. However, only a few studies have examined whether these different ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Tight times may influence how we perceive others
From the playground to the office, a key aspect of our social lives involves figuring out who "belongs" and who doesn't. Our biases lead us—whether we're aware of it or not—to favor people who belong to our own social ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Bothered by negative, unwanted thoughts? Just throw them away
(Medical Xpress)—If you want to get rid of unwanted, negative thoughts, try just ripping them up and tossing them in the trash.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 26, 2012 |
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Researchers examine how we experience time
(Medical Xpress)—How people experience time may be affected by the way that they perceive cause and effect, new research by the University has shown.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 26, 2012 |
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Reducing 20/20 hindsight bias
You probably know it as Monday-morning quarterbacking or 20/20 hindsight: failures often look obvious and predictable after the fact—whether it's an interception thrown by a quarterback under pressure, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 26, 2012 |
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Embattled childhoods may be the real trauma for soldiers with PTSD
New research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers challenges popular assumptions about the origins and trajectory of PTSD, providing evidence that traumatic experiences in childhood - not combat - may predict ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 19, 2012 |
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Exploring the financial costs of sadness
Your emotions can certainly impact your decisions, but you might be surprised by the extent to which your emotions affect your pocketbook. New research from psychological scientist Jennifer Lerner of the Harvard Kennedy School ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 14, 2012 |
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The road to language learning is iconic
Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even in the absence of formal instruction. New research on young children's use of British Sign Language (BSL) sheds light on one ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Sugar boosts self-control, study says
(Medical Xpress)—To boost self-control, gargle sugar water. According to a study co-authored by University of Georgia professor of psychology Leonard Martin published Oct. 22 in Psychological Science, a mouth rinse with g ...
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Nov 07, 2012 |
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Children's preexisting symptoms influence their reactions to disaster coverage on TV
After a natural disaster occurs, we often find ourselves glued to the TV, seeking out details about the extent of the damage and efforts at recovery. While research has shown that exposure to this kind of coverage is associated ...
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Nov 05, 2012 |
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