From the University of California – Riverside press release: Tetris could be the salve for a worried mind. The venerable video game was used in a recent experiment to create a state of “flow” —…
From the University of Michigan press release: Do you like to see warnings about violent or other distressing content before watching a TV show or movie, or reading a book? New University of Michigan research…
From the University at Buffalo press release: Social media sites often present users with social exclusion information that may actually inhibit intelligent thought, according to the co-author of a University at Buffalo study that takes…
From the Baylor University press release: Many U.S. employees believe working from home — or at least away from the office — can bring freedom and stress-free job satisfaction. A new Baylor University study says,…
From the University of California – Santa Barbara press release: Shame on you. These three simple words can have devastating effect on an individual’s psyche. But why is that? How is the feeling of shame…
From the McMaster University press release: For thousands of years, humans have relied on storytelling to engage, to share emotions and to relate personal experiences. Now, psychologists at McMaster University are exploring the mechanisms deep…
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Giving up a kidney to a stranger requires a certain sense of selflessness, what’s come to be known in social science as extraordinary altruism. University of Pennsylvania psychologist…
From the American Psychological Association press release: Why do some people trust their gut instincts over logic? It could be that they see those snap decisions as a more accurate reflection of their true selves…
From the University of Turku press release: Humans constantly experience an ever-changing stream of subjective feelings that is only interrupted during sleep and deep unconsciousness. Finnish researches show how the subjective feelings map into five…
From the Binghamton University press release: Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York. Mounting evidence suggests that…