Psychology & Psychiatry
Mouse tracking may reveal ability to resist temptation
The devil on your right shoulder is telling you, "Go ahead, grab that candy bar! You know you want it!"
Jul 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anticipating temptation may reduce unethical behavior, research finds
Why do good people do bad things? It's a question that has been pondered for centuries, and new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology may offer some insights about when people succumb to ...
May 22, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Tip to dieters: Beware of friends and late night cravings
There's more to dieting than just sheer willpower and self-control. The presence of friends, late night cravings or the temptation of alcohol can often simply be too strong to resist. Research led by Heather McKee of the ...
Feb 24, 2014
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Health
Food addiction: How processed food makes you eat more
Most people have the strong desire for a normal weight but in many developed countries such as Australia, only a minority are able to achieve it. Research we recently published provides an insight into why.
Aug 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can people really be addicted to sex?
Is sex addiction real? That is, is it really a disorder, involving diminished control over behaviour?
Aug 14, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Low on self-control? Surrounding yourself with strong-willed friends may help
the resolve to skip happy hour and go to the gym instead, to finish a report before checking Facebook, to say no to the last piece of chocolate cake. Though many struggle to resist those temptations, new research suggests ...
Apr 9, 2013
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Health
Over-egging the chocolate this Easter: Why you should always keep an eye on what you are eating
(Medical Xpress)—Psychologists at the University of Birmingham suggest that 'attentive eating' affects how much people choose to eat.
Mar 29, 2013
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Health
Skill set key to sticking to a healthy diet
Executive functions are psychological skills we use to achieve goals – for example planning actions in advance, solving problems and ignoring distractions. People with less efficient 'executive functions' are less able ...
Sep 10, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests motivation to be active may lead to impulsive behavior
Those motivated to actively change bad habits may be setting themselves up for failure, a new study suggests.
Mar 14, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to resist temptation? A new study suggests thinking might not always help you
(Medical Xpress) -- Uh-oh. Here comes temptation -- for a dieter, it's a sweet treat; an alcoholic, a beer; a married man, an attractive, available woman. How to defeat the impulse to gratify desire and stick to your long-term ...
Oct 26, 2011
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