Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher explores what makes love last
How couples in the Wabash Valley maintain the passion in their relationships will be the topic of an upcoming podcast.
Mar 21, 2014
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Researcher finds link between drinking patterns, alcohol 'vues'
(Medical Xpress)—The motivations for one to drink alcohol and patterns of future drinking can be related to the attentional narrowing – or zeroing-in – one has to a photograph of an alcoholic beverage, according to ...
Feb 5, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Even or odd: No easy feat for the mind
Even scientists are fond of thinking of the human brain as a computer, following sets of rules to communicate, make decisions and find a meal.
Dec 20, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines impact of texting on students' emotional well-being
Sleep deprivation has long been considered a significant problem for college freshmen during their transition to campus life. Now, a new study by a Washington and Lee University psychology professor identifies another culprit ...
Sep 29, 2013
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Health
Dim the lights on teen night owls
Dim lights, board games and no bedside electronics: an old-fashioned sleepover? Not exactly. This overnight takes place at the University of California, Berkeley, and involves dozens of undergraduate research assistants, ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Reality TV star discusses addiction recovery
(HealthDay)—At first glance, the story of Michael Paul Sorrentino is a classic rags-to-riches tale: A fitness store employee and model is struck by Hollywood lightning in his mid-20s, transforming him from a virtual unknown ...
Sep 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Language can reveal the invisible, study shows
It is natural to imagine that the sense of sight takes in the world as it is—simply passing on what the eyes collect from light reflected by the objects around us.
Aug 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Human brains are hardwired for empathy, friendship, study shows
Perhaps one of the most defining features of humanity is our capacity for empathy – the ability to put ourselves in others' shoes. A new University of Virginia study strongly suggests that we are hardwired to empathize ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher hits high note with language study
Fernanda Ferreira's family emigrated from Portugal to Canada when she was very young. There, like most Canadian children, she learned French in school.
Aug 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Recession may have boosted teens' social consciousness
(HealthDay)—Concern for other people and the environment rose among American teens during the recent recession, a new study indicates.
Jul 11, 2013
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