From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion — the emotional state of caring for people who are suffering in a way…
From the International Communication Association press release via EurekAlert!: A recent study by a team of researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas found that risky sexual behavior can be predicted by cultural, socioeconomic…
From the University of Michigan press release via EurekAlert!: You’re standing near an airport luggage carousel and your bag emerges on the conveyor belt, prompting you to spring into action. How does your brain make…
From the Pennsylvania State University press release via EurekAlert!: College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. “Only…
From the press release via ScienceDaily: Many people express objections against child labor, exploitation of the workforce or meat production involving cruelty against animals. At the same time, however, people ignore their own moral standards…
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release via ScienceDaily: Working on a team is always a challenge, but a new study highlights a particular challenge to women: how much they credit themselves…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new study in the Journal…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: People who experience warmer, more upbeat emotions may have better physical health because they make more social connections, according to a new study published in Psychological Science,…
From the Rockefeller University Press press release via EurekAlert!: A study in The Journal of General Physiology presents new methods to evaluate how astrocytes contribute to brain function, paving the way for future exploration of…
From the USC Marshall School of Business press release via EurekAlert!: Why do brands such as Manchester United and Apple capture hearts and minds? When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there…