Psychology & Psychiatry
Causes of loneliness differ between generations
People of different generations are equally lonely but for different reasons, a study suggests.
Mar 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Calling Miss Congeniality—do attractive people have attractive traits and values?
We've all been warned not to "judge a book by its cover," but inevitably we do it anyway. It's difficult to resist the temptation of assuming that a person's outward appearance reflects something meaningful about his or her ...
Oct 15, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Certain personality traits and satisfaction linked throughout adult lifespan
Certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life, and despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their adult lives, that association is stable regardless ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
Mental picture of others can be seen using fMRI, new study finds
It is possible to tell who a person is thinking about by analyzing images of his or her brain. Our mental models of people produce unique patterns of brain activation, which can be detected using advanced imaging techniques ...
Mar 5, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Personality affects how likely we are to take our medication
The results of a unique study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that personality has an impact on how likely people are to take their medication. This is the first major study of its kind to be published in ...
May 10, 2011
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Neuroscience
Study shows how our brain and personality provide protection against emotional distress
If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and manage your stress and anxiety.
Aug 30, 2018
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Neuroscience
Curiosity: We're studying the brain to help you harness it
They say curiosity killed the cat for a reason. Being curious has many advantages, but it is also associated with risk taking. But what is curiosity exactly? Is it really just one personality trait that you can have more ...
Sep 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Skip the texts: Face-to-face meetings make college students happier
In a world where everyone spends more and more time with eyes fixed on their phones, new research suggests young people feel happier after socializing with friends in person rather than virtually.
Aug 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Owners of high-status cars are on a collision course with traffic
Why do BMW and Audi owners often seem to drive like idiots? Is it the car that makes them behave aggressively behind the wheel, or are specific types of people drawn to such cars as well being more likely to break traffic ...
Jan 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are you a happy shopper? Research website helps you find out
Psychologists have found that buying life experiences makes people happier than buying possessions, but who spends more of their spare cash on experiences? New findings published this week in the Journal of Positive Psychology ...
Jan 26, 2012
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