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Evolutionary Psychology

The Dogs of Chernobyl

Mark Derr on March 24, 2023 in Dog's Best Friend

The Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor plays home to a vibrant community of wild dogs. Do their genes show signs of mutation? What can the Chernobyl dogs tell us about radiation & genetics?

The Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor plays home to a vibrant community of wild dogs. Do their genes show signs of mutation? What can the Chernobyl dogs tell us about radiation & genetics?

Infidelity

Men’s Benevolent Behaviors Change With Suspected Infidelity

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on March 23, 2023 in Dating and Mating

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Low Sexual Desire

A New Way to Enhance Your Sex Life

Mark Travers Ph.D. on March 23, 2023 in Social Instincts

What do women find sexy? A man who does his household chores, for one.

What do women find sexy? A man who does his household chores, for one.

Body Image

The Stigma of Being Overweight: 7 Core Themes

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on March 22, 2023 in Head Games

A new study reveals the private pain of people who struggle with their weight.

A new study reveals the private pain of people who struggle with their weight.

Education

Talk Nicely When Training Dogs. It Makes a Difference.

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on March 22, 2023 in Canine Corner

Speaking to dogs the way that we speak to young children produces more positive emotional responses and better, more reliable training performance outcomes.

Speaking to dogs the way that we speak to young children produces more positive emotional responses and better, more reliable training performance outcomes.

Relationships

What Can Help You Feel Closer to Your Partner Right Now

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Happy Together

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Relationships

Why You Should Make That Phone Call to a Friend

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 21, 2023 in Friendship 2.0

Proactively reaching out to a friend, even in a simple way, can provide a meaningful boost in mood and decrease stress, according to a new study.

Proactively reaching out to a friend, even in a simple way, can provide a meaningful boost in mood and decrease stress, according to a new study.

Cognition

Can Thinking About Change Help You Actually Change?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 21, 2023 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Do you believe that you can change if you try hard enough? Research on change beliefs shows who’s most likely to believe that personal evolution is forever possible.

Do you believe that you can change if you try hard enough? Research on change beliefs shows who’s most likely to believe that personal evolution is forever possible.

Child Development

New Research Shows Why Kids Need Play for Mental Health

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on March 21, 2023 in The Art of Talking with Children

Are you interested in helping a generation of stressed-out, anxious kids? Play is a critical way in.

Are you interested in helping a generation of stressed-out, anxious kids? Play is a critical way in.

Anger

New Research on Why Incels Hate Women

Arash Emamzadeh on March 20, 2023 in Finding a New Home

New research, the first of its kind, suggests unwanted celibacy is closely tied to misogyny, sexual objectification of women, and acceptance of rape myths.

New research, the first of its kind, suggests unwanted celibacy is closely tied to misogyny, sexual objectification of women, and acceptance of rape myths.

Career

If Speaking Is Silver, Then Silence Is Gold

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 19, 2023 in Zero-Generation Students

Do you think it is a good idea to always speak up? A recent ‎study shows that “strategic silence” yields better values and ‎rewards.‎

Do you think it is a good idea to always speak up? A recent ‎study shows that “strategic silence” yields better values and ‎rewards.‎

Decision-Making

Bad News: Negativity Increases Online News Consumption

Karolina Lempert Ph.D. on March 19, 2023 in The Ant and the Grasshopper

If a headline makes you sad, you may be more likely to read the news story. Experimental evidence from real-world online news consumption data finds that emotion drives clicks.

If a headline makes you sad, you may be more likely to read the news story. Experimental evidence from real-world online news consumption data finds that emotion drives clicks.

Adolescence

Positive Parenting, Brain Development, and Teen Alcohol Use

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on March 19, 2023 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Closeness to parents through the teen years enhances resiliency, supports healthy brain development, and reduces binge drinking in kids at risk of substance abuse.

Closeness to parents through the teen years enhances resiliency, supports healthy brain development, and reduces binge drinking in kids at risk of substance abuse.

Relationships

A New Hope for Building Your Emotional Intelligence

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 18, 2023 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Emotional intelligence may seem like a skill you have, or you don’t. New research shows a way to gain an equally important adaptive ability.

Emotional intelligence may seem like a skill you have, or you don’t. New research shows a way to gain an equally important adaptive ability.

Health

Doing This for 11 Minutes a Day Can Help Prevent Death

Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. on March 18, 2023 in The Roots of Health

Learn how to decrease your risk of death and heart disease.

Learn how to decrease your risk of death and heart disease.

Burnout

Match Day and Mental Health

Ashley Andreou on March 17, 2023 in The Doctor of the Future

Many factors that contribute to physician burnout and suicide begin in medical school. So, how does medical school shape mental health?

Many factors that contribute to physician burnout and suicide begin in medical school. So, how does medical school shape mental health?

Prosopagnosia

Can Covid Cause "Face Blindness"?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 17, 2023 in Friendship 2.0

A recently published case study links Covid infection with the development of prosopagnosia in one particular young woman.

A recently published case study links Covid infection with the development of prosopagnosia in one particular young woman.

Anger

Baby Bliss: Does Having a Baby Make Parents Happy?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 16, 2023 in The Asymmetric Brain

Do you think that having a baby is a guarantee of being happy? A new study shows surprising results on parenthood and happiness.

Do you think that having a baby is a guarantee of being happy? A new study shows surprising results on parenthood and happiness.

Self-Help

The Life Hack That Will Help You Declutter

Janina Steinmetz Ph.D. on March 16, 2023 in The Social Consumer

A simple trick can help you to throw out what you no longer need.

A simple trick can help you to throw out what you no longer need.

Cognition

Bears Are Adaptable, and Persistent, Problem Solvers

Mary Bates Ph.D. on March 16, 2023 in Animal Minds

How smart is the average bear? In tests of problem-solving, brown bears showed persistence, flexibility, and evidence of learning - but no tool use.

How smart is the average bear? In tests of problem-solving, brown bears showed persistence, flexibility, and evidence of learning - but no tool use.

Anger

The Promise of Studying Human Aggression in the Wild

Kim Meidenbauer Ph.D. on March 15, 2023 in Environ-mentality

How do our environments influence aggressive behavior? Moving our research into the real world can provide key insights.

How do our environments influence aggressive behavior? Moving our research into the real world can provide key insights.

Body Language

The Secret Behaviors That Make People Likable

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on March 15, 2023 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Which verbal and nonverbal behaviors lead to greater initial likability?

Which verbal and nonverbal behaviors lead to greater initial likability?

Stress

What COVID Can Teach Us About Stress Management

Kristen A. Carter MS on March 15, 2023 in Health and Human Nature

We can learn a lot about controlling food intake by looking at people's responses to the stress of the COVID pandemic.

We can learn a lot about controlling food intake by looking at people's responses to the stress of the COVID pandemic.

Child Development

Living With a Pet Reduces the Risk of Asthma in Children

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on March 15, 2023 in Canine Corner

Two studies show that having a dog or a cat in the house during the first year of a child's life can actually reduce the likelihood of developing allergies and asthma.

Two studies show that having a dog or a cat in the house during the first year of a child's life can actually reduce the likelihood of developing allergies and asthma.

Health

Is Exercise as Effective as Medications or Talk Therapy?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan Ph.D., BCB on March 14, 2023 in Greater than the Sum of its Parts

Moving your body significantly improves depression, anxiety, and overall health. So why is it not a front-line approach in the United States?

Moving your body significantly improves depression, anxiety, and overall health. So why is it not a front-line approach in the United States?

Confidence

How to Get Other People to Like You

Frank T. McAndrew Ph.D. on March 14, 2023 in Out of the Ooze

Getting people to admire you can be very different from getting people to like you. Which behaviors lead to one versus the other?

Getting people to admire you can be very different from getting people to like you. Which behaviors lead to one versus the other?

Personality

Do Introverts Really Have Less Fun?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 14, 2023 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Taking advantage of daily uplifts is an important way to bolster life’s enjoyment. New research shows how this source of pleasure may evade the introvert.

Taking advantage of daily uplifts is an important way to bolster life’s enjoyment. New research shows how this source of pleasure may evade the introvert.

Relationships

How to Help Your Partner Feel Better When They're Down

Carolyn MacCann Ph.D. on March 14, 2023 in Dealing With Emotions

What do people in satisfying relationships do when their partner is feeling low? Three top techniques to help your partner feel better.

What do people in satisfying relationships do when their partner is feeling low? Three top techniques to help your partner feel better.

Career

How Can Women Effectively Negotiate?

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on March 13, 2023 in Psychology for Modern Living

Are you nervous about asking your boss for a raise? These strategies can help women negotiate without hurting their work relationships.

Are you nervous about asking your boss for a raise? These strategies can help women negotiate without hurting their work relationships.

Infidelity

How Partners Can Stop Themselves from Cheating

Mark Travers Ph.D. on March 12, 2023 in Social Instincts

Do you succumb to short-term pleasures? Here’s how to keep yourself in check.

Do you succumb to short-term pleasures? Here’s how to keep yourself in check.