From the North Carolina State University press release: Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: “That’s not fair!” It’s a common playground complaint. But how early do children acquire this sense of fairness? Before they’re 2, says a new study. “We found…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions. But, as it turns out, we’re kidding ourselves. Over…
From the Cornell press release via MedicalXPress: Taking care of an aging or disabled loved one can be hazardous to your health. But certain personality traits appear to reduce caregivers’ risk for health problems, reports…
From the Arizona State University press release by Allie Nicodemo: The human brain evolved to ensure our survival. One example of that survival instinct is our sense of competition – historically, it’s part of what…
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: Online daters intent on fudging their personal information have a big advantage: most people are terrible at identifying a liar. But new research is turning the tables on…
From the Florida State University press release via Newswise: When a beginning reader reads aloud, her progress is apparent: Hunched over a book, little index finger blazing the way, she moves intently from sound to…
From the Queen’s University study: Canadian girls report higher levels of emotional problems and lower levels of emotional well-being and life satisfaction, while boys tend to experience more behavioural problems and demonstrate less pro-social behavior,…
From the Monash University press release: A good joke may be the key to resolving a legal dispute according to new research. The study, funded by Monash University, RMIT University and the Australasian Institute of…
From the UC Riverside press release by Bettye Miller via HealthCanal: Why do some people behave morally while others do not? Sociologists at the University of California, Riverside and California State University, Northridge have developed…