Articles tagged with Behavioral Psychology
A study found that health professionals who treat and study obesity are biased against overweight patients, associating them with negative stereotypes. Younger people show greater bias, while those working directly with obese patients and having understanding friends exhibit lower levels of bias.
A recent study published in Psychological Science reveals that fetuses can recognize their mother's voice before birth and prefer it after delivery. The research found that fetuses responded differently to their own mother's voice versus a stranger's, suggesting they were learning about language in the womb.
Women who placed more importance on life goals showed higher levels of natural killer cell activity, and writing about a stressful event was not associated with changes in immune activity. The study aims to uncover the ways in which finding meaning influences the immune system.
A study at Brown University found that novel odors can compromise participants' persistence in word tests due to induced frustration. In contrast, neutral odors had no effect on performance. The research suggests a potential link between emotions and scent-based behavior.
A recent study found that combining behavioral therapy with medication is more effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) than using medication alone. The treatment combination resulted in significant improvements in social functioning and quality of life, even when initiated after 3-9 months of medication treatment.
Researchers followed 1,000 adults over nine years to explore the effects of health-promoting behaviors on quality and quantity of life. The study found that those who exercised regularly had a lower risk of mortality and reported greater psychological well-being, while smokers had a higher risk.
A new study found that classrooms where students used fewer avoidance strategies were more likely to have teachers who emphasized understanding, effort, and enjoyment. Teachers in these 'mastery-oriented' classrooms helped students build understanding, provided motivational support, and modeled their own thinking processes.
A school-based program that teaches teens about HIV prevention significantly increases condom use among participants, leading to reduced transmission rates. The program, conducted at inner-city high schools in Connecticut, showed a steady rise in condom use over time.
Researchers surveyed 5,000 middle school students and found that those exposed to more movie smoking were 2.5 times more likely to start smoking than those with minimal exposure. The study also showed strong correlations between on-screen actor endorsement of cigarette brands and increased likelihood of smoking.
A new study finds that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder have more medical problems and make at least 30% more health visits than those without PTSD. The researchers suggest that PTSD is a risk factor for physical disorders, affecting overall physical health and susceptibility to disease.
A new study reveals that up to 44% of adults believe in the concept of 'immanent justice,' where bad behavior leads to severe illnesses. The study, conducted by Ohio State University researchers, found that language plays a significant role in shaping beliefs on this topic.
The divide between biology and behavioral sciences is growing, leading to misconceptions about cause-and-effect relationships in health. Researchers warn that this gap may hinder the development of effective therapies and treatments.
A new study by University of Washington researchers found that commitment is a crucial factor in keeping New Year's resolutions. The study, which surveyed over 264 subjects, found that people who made strong initial commitments and had coping strategies were more likely to succeed.
A new study by Ohio State University found that nearly six out of ten high school girls with eating disorders or related symptoms deny needing help. The research suggests a lack of recognition about the severity of these behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted education programs to address normalized thinness and promote awarenes...
A CU-Boulder professor is developing artificial habitats for captive-born Aruba Island rattlers to promote fear of predators and rattle behavior. He's also studying lab-raised Aruba rattlers' ability to locate suitable temperature and humidity conditions in the wild.