Psychology & Psychiatry
Conscientious people more likely to provide good customer service
Conscientious people are more likely to provide good customer service, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University.
Nov 12, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
US regions exhibit distinct personalities, research reveals
Americans with similar temperaments are so likely to live in the same areas that a map of the country can be divided into regions with distinct personalities, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...
Oct 17, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sex differences in behaviour—has the thrill gone?
Men have become less willing to engage in physically challenging activities over the past 35 years, according to a new study by the University of St Andrews.
Sep 2, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Girls with anorexia have elevated autistic traits
(Medical Xpress)—Girls with anorexia nervosa show a mild echo of the characteristics of autism, suggests new research in the journal Molecular Autism.
Aug 7, 2013
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Health
Injuries from teen fighting deal a blow to IQ
A new Florida State University study has found that adolescent boys who are hurt in just two physical fights suffer a loss in IQ that is roughly equivalent to missing an entire year of school. Girls experience a similar loss ...
Aug 2, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds night owls more likely to be psychopaths
(Medical Xpress)—People who stay up late at night are more likely to display anti-social personality traits such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathic tendencies, according to a study published by a University ...
Aug 1, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Personality traits can be inferred from social media use
(HealthDay)—Certain personality traits can be inferred from social media postings, according to a study published in the June issue of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
Jul 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In dating game, narcissists get the girl
(HealthDay News)—Men with high levels of narcissism—an unrealistically positive self-image coupled with feelings of entitlement—have an easier time than others attracting a potential mate, new German research says.
May 31, 2013
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Neuroscience
Research discovers link between epilepsy and autism
(Medical Xpress)—University of Bath researchers have found a previously undiscovered link between epileptic seizures and the signs of autism in adults.
May 16, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding personality for decision-making, longevity, and mental health
Extraversion does not just explain differences between how people act at social events. How extraverted you are may influence how the brain makes choices – specifically whether you choose an immediate or delayed reward, ...
Jan 17, 2013
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