Study points to mathematical patterns in music
From the McGill University press release: Whether it’s Bach or Brubeck, a new study shows that composers repeat rhythmic patterns in their works in such a way that the part is a copy of the…
Study suggests almost half of depression in adults starts in adolescence
From the Bangor University press release via MedicalXPress: A new study by research psychologists at Bangor and Oxford Universities show that half of adults who experience clinical depression had their first episode start in adolescence.…
Study suggests winning makes people more aggressive towards the defeated
From the Ohio State University press release: In this world, there are winners and losers – and, for your own safety, it is best to fear the winners. A new study found that winners –…
Study looks at significance of weight history in cases of bulimia nervosa
From the Drexel University press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers at Drexel University have found that a majority of women with bulimia nervosa reach their highest-ever body weight after developing their eating disorder, despite the fact…
Study suggests presence of faulty serotonin receptor in people with depression
From the Medical University of Vienna press release via HealthCanal: Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have, for the first time, investigated the influence of the serotonin system on the default mode network (DMN) in the…
Study examines ideological implications of definitions of diversity
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Diversity has become a goal for all sorts of institutions—but what it means may depend on who you ask. A new study published in Psychological Science, a…
Study looks at how one-way romantic attractions affect friendships
From the Boise State University press release via Newswise: When one friend admits they are “into” the other but the feeling isn’t mutual, the relationship can indeed be in jeopardy. Friendships often dissolve under these…
Study examines the influence of loved ones on people who hoard
From the Ryerson University press release: People collect things all the time: books, newspapers, stamps. But when a casual hobby turns into an incessant need to hoard, it becomes a disorder that requires intervention. But…
Study suggests possible way of predicting children’s language development
From the Concordia University press release: We depend on a barrage of standardized tests to assess everything from aptitude to intelligence. But do they provide an accurate forecast when it comes to something as complex…
Study looks at the impact of violence on couples’ ability to co-parent
From the RTI International press release via Newswise: For couples who may believe a baby will improve a rocky relationship, new research from RTI International and Pennsylvania State University finds that violence between a couple…