Tag: behaviour

Modelling human psychology

From the Université de Genève press release: A human being’s psychological make-up depends on an array of emotional and motivational parameters, such as desire, suffering or the need for security. In… Read more »

Study suggests parents have more conflicts with their in-laws than do childless couples

From the Suomen Akatemia (Academy of Finland) press release: Intergenerational relations include various forms of help and support but also tensions and conflicts. Although relations with in-laws are the subject of… Read more »

So-called ‘bright girl effect’ does not last into adulthood, study finds

From the Case Western Reserve University press release: The notion that young females limit their own progress based on what they believe about their intelligence — called the “bright girl effect”… Read more »

Eleven minutes of mindfulness training helps drinkers cut back

From the University College London press release: Brief training in mindfulness strategies could help heavy drinkers start to cut back on alcohol consumption, finds a new UCL study. After an 11-minute… Read more »