Finding a New Home

Cognitive Reappraisal

Two Techniques for Turning Bad Experiences Into Good Ones

Arash Emamzadeh on April 11, 2024

A new study highlights two simple, effective ways of transforming negative experiences into positive ones.

A new study highlights two simple, effective ways of transforming negative experiences into positive ones.

Happiness

New Research Finds Narcissism Is Associated With Happiness

Arash Emamzadeh on March 28, 2024

A recent study explores the relationship between the Dark Triad traits and happiness, finding that only narcissism correlates with happiness.

A recent study explores the relationship between the Dark Triad traits and happiness, finding that only narcissism correlates with happiness.

Chronic Pain

Saying the F-Word and Flipping the Bird Can Reduce Pain

Arash Emamzadeh on March 18, 2024

A recent study finds that repeatedly giving the middle finger or saying the F-word reduces pain.

A recent study finds that repeatedly giving the middle finger or saying the F-word reduces pain.

Bias

Two Very Different Types of Sexism

Arash Emamzadeh on March 8, 2024

In honor of International Women’s Day, I discuss misogyny, male chauvinism, and two types of sexism.

In honor of International Women’s Day, I discuss misogyny, male chauvinism, and two types of sexism.

Anger

What You Need to Know About How Aggressive People Think

Arash Emamzadeh on February 28, 2024

A recent paper discusses the biases involved in how perpetrators, victims, and witnesses recall and explain aggressive behaviors.

A recent paper discusses the biases involved in how perpetrators, victims, and witnesses recall and explain aggressive behaviors.

Authenticity

How to Tell if Someone Is Being Real or Fake

Arash Emamzadeh on February 19, 2024

A recent study finds that we consider self-control as more authentic for ourselves but impulsive actions as more authentic for others. Here are some of the implications.

A recent study finds that we consider self-control as more authentic for ourselves but impulsive actions as more authentic for others. Here are some of the implications.

Relationships

How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship

Arash Emamzadeh on February 9, 2024

Why positive experiences in romantic relationships decline—and whether cognitive behavioral couples therapy can bring them back.

Why positive experiences in romantic relationships decline—and whether cognitive behavioral couples therapy can bring them back.

Singlehood

The Main Reason People Can Struggle to Attract Partners

Arash Emamzadeh on February 2, 2024

A recent study of Greek-speaking participants assesses 17 possible predictors of an inability to form romantic relationships.

A recent study of Greek-speaking participants assesses 17 possible predictors of an inability to form romantic relationships.

Relationships

How to Give (and Receive) Emotional Support

Arash Emamzadeh on January 26, 2024

Responsiveness has many benefits in romantic relationships. Recent research sheds light on how to demonstrate responsiveness and encourage the same in your partner.

Responsiveness has many benefits in romantic relationships. Recent research sheds light on how to demonstrate responsiveness and encourage the same in your partner.

Self-Esteem

How to Feel Better Quickly When Something Makes You Feel Bad

Arash Emamzadeh on January 16, 2024

A recent study concludes that beliefs about the benefits of self-affirmation impact the use of this coping strategy for dealing with self-threats.

A recent study concludes that beliefs about the benefits of self-affirmation impact the use of this coping strategy for dealing with self-threats.

Self-Control

A Powerful Way to Increase Self-Control

Arash Emamzadeh on January 6, 2024

A recent study suggests greater self-concept clarity facilitates greater self-control.

A recent study suggests greater self-concept clarity facilitates greater self-control.

Depression

10 Possible Solutions for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Arash Emamzadeh on December 31, 2023

A recent paper discusses the latest in the diagnosis and management of treatment-resistant depression.

A recent paper discusses the latest in the diagnosis and management of treatment-resistant depression.

Persuasion

41 Tactics Used by Cheaters Seeking Forgiveness

Arash Emamzadeh on December 18, 2023

A recent study identifies 41 acts of persuasion that cheaters use to convince their romantic partner to forgive them.

A recent study identifies 41 acts of persuasion that cheaters use to convince their romantic partner to forgive them.

Bias

Research Shows Men Help Women Survive, But Not Thrive

Arash Emamzadeh on December 8, 2023

Recent research suggests that men may be less likely to help female victims whom they perceive as dominant or assertive.

Recent research suggests that men may be less likely to help female victims whom they perceive as dominant or assertive.

Loneliness

How Lonely People Can Find Meaning

Arash Emamzadeh on November 30, 2023

A new study concludes that nostalgia can reduce loneliness and restore meaning in life.

A new study concludes that nostalgia can reduce loneliness and restore meaning in life.

Anxiety

How to Tell if Someone May Be Anxious or Depressed

Arash Emamzadeh on November 27, 2023

A recent study examines differences in the language patterns of anxiety and depression.

A recent study examines differences in the language patterns of anxiety and depression.

Memory

Research Suggests 8 Supplements May Boost Memory

Arash Emamzadeh on November 19, 2023

A recent paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of 18 common ingredients.

A recent paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of 18 common ingredients.

Loneliness

Women Feel More Shame About Being Lonely

Arash Emamzadeh on November 10, 2023

A recent study explores loneliness-related stigma in over 45,000 individuals. Here's what it found.

A recent study explores loneliness-related stigma in over 45,000 individuals. Here's what it found.

Sex

How Couples Can Become More Sexually Responsive

Arash Emamzadeh on October 27, 2023

Unpacking recent research on what it means to be sexually responsive in a romantic relationship and outlining its potential benefits and costs.

Unpacking recent research on what it means to be sexually responsive in a romantic relationship and outlining its potential benefits and costs.

Relationships

A Guide to Resolving Conflicts in Romantic Relationships

Arash Emamzadeh on October 22, 2023

A recent paper discusses constructive conflict resolution.

A recent paper discusses constructive conflict resolution.