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Why do people love horror movies? They enjoy being scared
A bedrock assumption in theories that explain and predict human behavior is people's motivation to pursue pleasure and avoid pain. view more (2007-07-26)
FameLab and the Science of Charisma
On Saturday 12 March, Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire and NESTA Dream Time Fellow, will launch an experiment that aims to uncover the secret of charisma. The study will begin in Manchester at the first open auditions of FameLab™, the 'Pop Idol' for scientists, and will determine whether good... view more... (2005-03-12)
Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold, Don't Be Stressed
Whether it's getting a cold during exam time or feeling run-down after a big meeting, we've all experienced feeling sick following a particularly stressful time at work or school. Is this merely coincidence, or is it possible that stress can actually make us sick? view more (2009-07-21)
Rice psychologist explores perception of fear in human sweat
When threatened, many animals release chemicals as a warning signal to members of their own species, who in turn react to the signals and take action. Research by Rice University psychologist Denise Chen suggests a similar phenomenon occurs in humans. view more (2009-03-09)
Mothers cradle babies to their left side for a better bonding experience
Mothers cradle babies on the left side because it helps them to better understand their child's emotional and physical needs, University of Sussex psychologists claim. Research by Victoria Bourne and Dr Brenda Todd indicates that left cradling is the best way for a mother to notice and respond to a baby's behaviour, such as tears, laughter or big... view more... (2004-02-05)
How do secure mother-child attachments predict good friendships?
Preschool children who are securely attached to their mothers form closer friendships in the early grade-school years for a number of reasons, according to a new University of Illinois study published in Child Development. view more (2009-02-18)
Study shows compassion meditation changes the brain
Can we train ourselves to be compassionate" A new study suggests the answer is yes. Cultivating compassion and kindness through meditation affects brain regions that can make a person more empathetic to other peoples' mental states, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. view more (2008-03-27)
Is my robot happy to see me?
People are social creatures. Robots - not so much. When we think of robots, we think of cold, metallic computers without emotion. view more (2009-10-20)
Physiological markers for cutting, other self-harming behaviors by teenage girls found
Non-fatal, self-inflicted injuries by adolescent and young adult females are major public health problems and researchers have found physiological evidence that this behavior may lead to a more serious psychological condition called borderline personality disorder. view more (2006-06-16)
Violence In The Media Can Lead To Aggressive Behaviour In Young Children
Violent imagery in the media can have a substantial short-term effect on young children's arousal, thoughts and emotions, increasing the likelihood of aggressive or fearful behaviour, concludes a review published in this week's issue of The Lancet. view more (2005-02-16)
Caltech and UNC research finds further evidence for genetic contribution to autism
Some parents of children with autism evaluate facial expressions differently than the rest of us--and in a way that is strikingly similar to autistic patients themselves, according to new research by neuroscientist Ralph Adolphs of the California Institute of Technology and psychiatrist Joe Piven at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. view more (2008-07-16)
Emotional eaters susceptible to weight regain
Just in time for the start of the holiday eating season - a new study finds that dieters who have the tendency to eat in response to external factors, such as at festive celebrations, have fewer problems with their weight loss than those who eat in response to emotions (internal factors). view more (2007-11-09)
Problem solving and coping styles related to CPAP adherence
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday, June 8, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, active problem solving strategies are associated with successful use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). view more (2009-06-08)
Breast cancer confessions: The emotional work of disclosing a diagnosis
Women diagnosed with breast cancer shoulder the emotional burden of disclosing their diagnosis to loved ones, managing the feelings of others at precisely the time when they need support themselves, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA). view more (2008-08-04)
Disgusting videos used to study coping methods
Researchers conduct first-ever brain imaging study directly contrasting two techniques of emotion regulation. view more (2008-03-20)
Misery is not Miserly: New Study Finds Why Even Momentary Sadness Increases Spending
In a new study that links contemporary science with the classic philosophy of William James, a research team finds that people feeling sad and self-focused spend more money to acquire the same commodities than those in a neutral emotional state. view more (2008-02-11)
The benefits of social contact
Have you ever wondered why people surrounded by friends or family appear happier and healthier? view more (2007-05-18)
Decoding Funny Faces to Detect Disease
Like Russell Crowe's character in A Beautiful Mind, life is often difficult for the 2.4 million Americans with schizophrenia. A late or incorrect diagnosis and the lack of effective treatment options can destroy a sufferer's quality of life. view more (2009-02-05)
I feel your pain: Neural mechanisms of empathy
Is it possible to share a pain that you observe in another but have never actually experienced yourself? A new study uses a sophisticated brain-imaging technique to try and answer this question. The research, published by Cell Press in the January 29th issue of the journal Neuron, provides insight into brain mechanisms involved in empathy. view more (2009-01-28)
Welfare arouses strong feelings
Applying for welfare benefits is often associated with negative feelings such as shame and powerlessness. At the same time, the contact with the case worker is often a favorable experience. A study from Karlstad University in Sweden attempts to explain these ambivalent feelings. A report titled "The case worker is OK, but she's still part of... view more... (2003-11-26)
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