Psychology & Psychiatry
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
Apr 18, 2012
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Psychology researcher finds that power does go to our heads
Power -- defined as the ability to influence others -- makes people think differently. For North Americans, a feeling of power leads to thinking in a focused and analytical way, which may be beneficial when pursuing personal ...
Dec 6, 2011
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Should I marry him? If you're having doubts, don't ignore them, suggests psychology study
Doubt is not a pleasant mental state, but certainty is a ridiculous one. —Voltaire
Sep 13, 2012
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Attention and awareness aren't the same
Paying attention to something and being aware of it seems like the same thing -they both involve somehow knowing the thing is there. However, a new study, which will be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin.
Apr 11, 2019
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Optimism may promote emotional well-being by limiting how often one experiences stressful situations
"Don't worry, be happy," is more than just song lyrics. A growing body of evidence supports an association between optimism and healthy aging, but it is unclear how optimism impacts health.
Mar 7, 2022
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Neuroscience
How muscle fatigue originates in the head
The extent to which we are able to activate our muscles voluntarily depends on motivation and will power or the physical condition and level of fatigue of the muscles, for instance. The latter particularly leads to noticeable ...
Dec 5, 2011
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Researchers uncover effects of negative stereotype exposure on the brain
The recent killings of unarmed individuals such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Tony McDade have sparked a national conversation about the treatment of Black people—and other minorities—in the United ...
Jun 30, 2020
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Psychologists investigate online communication of conspiracy theories
Research by psychologists at the University of Kent has found that people who argue in favour of conspiracy theories use different persuasive strategies from those who argue against them.
Jul 10, 2013
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Now it's official: beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder
French scientists say they have confirmed the folklore that a glass in your hand will make you feel sexier, smarter and funnier, even when others privately think you are a turkey.
Mar 29, 2012
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