News tagged with journal of experimental psychology
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Men's body image positively impacted by psychological bond with superheroes
(Medical Xpress)—Batman's awesome power may come not only from his ability to defeat the likes of Mr. Freeze and the Joker, but from the fact that his mere presence makes his devoted fans feel strong and physically fit.
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Sep 17, 2012 |
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Research links sexual imagery and consumer impatience
How do sexual cues affect consumer behavior? New research from USC Marshall School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Kyu Kim and Gal Zauberman, associate professor of marketing at The Wharton School at the University ...
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Jul 26, 2012 |
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'Self-distancing' can help people calm aggressive reactions, study finds
A new study reveals a simple strategy that people can use to minimize how angry and aggressive they get when they are provoked by others.
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Jul 02, 2012 |
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Am I crazy? Talking to yourself has cognitive benefits, study says
"One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody's listening." - Franklin P. Jones
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Apr 18, 2012 |
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When it comes to intergroup conflict, the group with less power benefits more from sharing its perspective
To help promote peace in the Middle East, many organizations have established "peace camps" or similar conflict-resolution programs that bring Israelis and Palestinians together to foster greater understanding ...
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Mar 15, 2012 |
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Reducing academic pressure may help children succeed
Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are told that failure is a normal part of learning, rather than being pressured to succeed at all costs, according to new research published ...
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Mar 12, 2012 |
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Time = money = less happiness, study finds
What does "free time" mean to you? When you're not at work, do you pass the time -- or spend it?
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Feb 06, 2012 |
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Is there a dark side to moving in sync?
Moving in harmony can make people feel more connected to one another and, as a result, lead to positive collective action. Think of those feel-good vibes created in a yoga class as students move in unison through their downward-facing ...
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Jan 11, 2012 |
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Mid-lane driving helps older adults stay safe
(Medical Xpress) -- It's official: older adults are naturally inclined to drive in the middle of the road, leaving the younger generation to cut corners.
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Jan 04, 2012 |
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One trait has huge impact on whether alcohol makes you aggressive
Drinking enough alcohol to become intoxicated increases aggression significantly in people who have one particular personality trait, according to new research.
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Dec 19, 2011 |
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UQ study confirms dangers of violent video games
(Medical Xpress) -- New research by Dr. Brock Bastian from UQ's School of Psychology has found evidence that playing violent video games leads players to see themselves, and their opponents, as lacking in core human qualities ...
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Oct 31, 2011 |
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Keeping track of reality: Why some of us better at remembering what really happened
A structural variation in a part of the brain may explain why some people are better than others at distinguishing real events from those they might have imagined or been told about, researchers have found.
Neuroscience
Oct 04, 2011 |
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New study finds familiarity increases the fullness that children expect from snack foods
New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Jo ...
Health
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Power corrupts, especially when it lacks status
Ever wonder why that government clerk was so rude and condescending? Or why the mid-level manager at your company always doles out the most demeaning tasks? Or, on a more profound level, why the guards at Abu Ghraib tortured ...
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Sep 20, 2011 |
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Intuitive thinking may influence belief in God
Intuition may lead people toward a belief in the divine and help explain why some people have more faith in God than others, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Sep 20, 2011 |
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