Psychology & Psychiatry
Her voice is hot—his is not: Study examines what happens when we try to manipulate our voice to attract a mate
Trying to sound sexier? Sorry, guys, it seems you just don't have what it takes.
Apr 15, 2014
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News tagged with evolutionary psychology
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines potential evolutionary role of 'sexual regret' in human survival and reproduction
In the largest, most in-depth study to date on regret surrounding sexual activity, a team of psychology researchers found a stark contrast in remorse between men and women, potentially shedding light on the evolutionary history ...
Nov 25, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our voices reveal relationship status and could be used to detect infidelity, study finds
Think your partner is cheating? His or her voice may be a dead giveaway. New research by Albright College associate professor of psychology Susan Hughes, Ph.D., has found that men and women alter their voices when speaking ...
Oct 3, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study gives insight into why some people diversify resources and others conserve
(Medical Xpress)—Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Most of us have heard this old adage applied to many of life's decisions, from planting crops, to dating, to buying stock. Spread your resources to minimize risk and ...
Apr 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men, women evaluate losses differently in mating contexts, researcher says
(Medical Xpress)—Much research in psychology and economics has shown that people are "loss averse," meaning they tend to weigh losses more strongly than equivalent gains. For example, people are more motivated by a loss ...
Mar 1, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trustworthy mating advice deepens bond between straight women and gay men
Why do straight women and gay men form close relationships with one another? A new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin suggests the glue that cements these unique relationships is honest, unbiased relationship ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The color of attraction? Pink, researchers find
(Medical Xpress)—Red-faced men are feeling flush with the revelation that women find rosy cheeks attractive.
Oct 9, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gender equality influences how people choose their partners
Men and women clearly have different strategies for picking sexual partners, but the reason why differences exist is less clear. The classic explanation for these differences has been that men's and women's brains have evolved ...
Sep 5, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are there biosocial origins for antisocial behavior?
An assistant professor at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice is working to unlock the mysteries surrounding the role that genetics and environmental influences play on criminal and antisocial behavior.
Feb 21, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Permanently dismal economy could prompt men to seek more sex partners
Grim economic times could cause men to seek more sexual partners, giving them more chances to reproduce, according to research by Omri Gillath, a social psychology professor at the University of Kansas.
Oct 13, 2011
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