From the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences press release: Sometimes in life there are special places that seem to stand out to us — a school playground, perhaps an old church,…
From the Duke Department of Neurology press release: Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory, offering a new potential avenue of therapy for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according…
From the American Psychological Association press release: People who see themselves as being in a higher social class may tend to have an exaggerated belief that they are more adept than their equally capable lower-class…
From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: When making a complex decision, we often break the problem down into a series of smaller decisions. For example, when deciding how to treat a patient, a…
From the California Institute of Technology press release: Fear and anxiety are both responses to danger but differ in timing. Fear strikes when something is an imminent threat: a tiger jumps over a fence, lunging…
From the University of East Anglia press release: New research reveals how frequently being the target of workplace bullying not only leads to health-related problems but can also cause victims to behave badly themselves. The…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: As our memories fade, we rely on our current assessment of a person to remember how we felt about them in the past, and new research suggests…
From the Iowa State University press release: Transformational leadership is considered one of the most effective ways to motivate and inspire employees. However, new research finds cultural values significantly limit its effectiveness. Marcus Credé, an…
From the University of Washington press release: Many parents express concerns about privacy and online safety in technology designed for their children. But we know much less about what children themselves find concerning in emerging…
From the University of Portsmouth press release: The University of Portsmouth is helping its students build a strong personal brand to increase their confidence and enhance their employability. Today’s graduates may no longer have one…