Psychology & Psychiatry

Babies make the link between vocal and facial emotion

The ability of babies to differentiate emotional expressions appears to develop during their first six months. But do they really recognise emotion or do they only distinguish the physical characteristics of faces and voices? ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A little anger in negotiation pays

During negotiations, high-intensity anger elicits smaller concessions than moderate-intensity anger, according to a new study by management and business experts at Rice University and Northwestern University.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why 'rage rooms' won't solve your anger issues

Rage rooms—where stressed out people go to relieve tension by smashing furniture, housewares, and electronics with baseball bats, crowbars, and sledgehammers—have become a global phenomenon. But taking out your frustration ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Secret to happiness may include more unpleasant emotions

People may be happier when they feel the emotions they desire, even if those emotions are unpleasant, such as anger or hatred, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Psychology & Psychiatry

What strategies help ethnic minority adolescents cope with racism?

A new study finds that maintaining a strong ethnic identity and high levels of social support can help Latino adolescents in the United States cope with racism. On the other hand, outward expression of anger exacerbated the ...

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