Study looks at how people respond to action crises
From the Penn State press release: So you’ve set a goal to eat healthier and you’ve mapped out a plan of attack. You’ll replace those chips with fruit for your late-night snack. You’ll switch to…
Study suggests today’s kids are better at delaying gratification
From the American Psychological Association press release: Some 50 years since the original “marshmallow test” in which most preschoolers gobbled up one treat immediately rather than wait several minutes to get two, today’s youngsters may…
Study suggests mindfulness may help with tinnitus relief
From the University of Bath press release: New UK research has found that a new mindfulness based approach to tinnitus could transform the treatment of the condition. Published in the journals Ear and Hearing and Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics,…
Time invested in the past dictates our willingness to wait for future rewards
From the American Association for the Advancement of Science press release: The longer an individual waits for a reward, the less willing they will be to give up pursuit of the reward, a new study…
Understanding the social dynamics that cause cooperation to thrive, or fail
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Examples of cooperation abound in nature, from honeybee hives to human families. Yet it’s also easy enough to find examples of selfishness and conflict. Studying the conditions that…
Study suggests that when kids feel like they matter, the risk of delinquency is reduced
From the University of Kansas press release: When educators and coaches make kids feel like they matter, it reduces delinquency and destructive behavior. A new study led by a University of Kansas researcher reveals the…
Study assesses possible interventions for improving body image
From the Northwestern University press release: Body dissatisfaction among women is widespread and can lead to a number of worrisome outcomes, including eating disorders, depression and anxiety. While researchers know a lot about what makes…
Study looks at how brain chooses between fright and flight
From the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre press release: How does your brain decide what to do in a threatening situation? A new paper published in Nature describes a mechanism by which the brain classifies the level…
Study suggests mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety
From the Penn State press release: Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using the time to instead be more mindful of your breathing and surroundings may…
Study suggests a year of schooling gives a small boost to IQ
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: A year of schooling leaves students with new knowledge, and it also equates with a small but noticeable increase to students’ IQ, according to a systematic meta-analysis…