Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows people are attracted to partners who look like them
University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.
Jul 7, 2023
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Evolution and Human Behavior
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- History
- 1980-present
- Website
- http://www.ehbonline.org/
- Impact factor
- 3.646 (2010)
Psychology & Psychiatry
What do evolutionary researchers believe about human psychology and behavior?
Research in evolutionary psychology attracts considerable attention, from both enthusiasts and critics. Evolutionary researchers devote substantial effort to correcting misperceptions of the field, for example that evolutionary ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others
Showing signs of stress could make us more likable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to a new study by scientists at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Portsmouth.
May 16, 2022
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Neuroscience
Carrying a tune could lead to better health
Not everyone can sing like a nightingale. When some of us try to carry a tune, we sound like Bob Dylan imitating Elmer Fudd.
Oct 15, 2021
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Medical research
High fructose intake may drive aggressive behaviors, ADHD, bipolar
New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake, and that it may have an evolutionary basis.
Oct 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is personality affected by appearance? (Or the way we think we look?)
To what extent is personality an adaptation to appearance or even physique? A team of scientists at the University of Göttingen has investigated this question. Their results: it depends on gender and on which behaviour is ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Are newborns ugly? Research says newborns rated 'less cute' than older babies
Parents who aren't feeling that magical bond with their newborn babies need not panic.
Mar 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Muscular men less likely to support social and economic equality, study suggests
Physically stronger men are less in favour of social and economic equality than weaker men, new research from Brunel University London indicates.
May 22, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study proposes new theory for evolution of infant-directed song
These days, it's a territory mostly dominated by the likes of Raffi and the Wiggles, but there's new evidence that lullabies, play songs, and other music for babies and toddlers may have some deep evolutionary roots.
Feb 24, 2017
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Health
People who care for others live longer
Older people who help and support others live longer. These are the findings of a study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, conducted by researchers from the University of Basel, Edith Cowan University, ...
Dec 22, 2016
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