People who believe in pure evil are more likely support sentences such as life in prison without parole and the death penalty for criminals, a psychology study finds...
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Month: June 2015
Wearing red can make you appear angry and dominant
Men who wear red clothes send out a signal that they are angry and aggressive, in much the same way as if their face had reddened, suggests research published by Durham University in England...
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Are You a Risk Taker? Take the Quiz
Understanding your tolerance for loss may help you navigate high-pressure situations. So how much of a risk-taker are you?...
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The Psychology of Choking Under Pressure
Our performance in the clutch might hinge on how we think about winning and losing...
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A gap year does not weaken study success
A gap year between high school and the start of university studies does not weaken young people's enthusiasm to study or their overall performance once the studies have commenced...
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Nurses cut stress 40 percent with relaxation steps at work
A study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that a workplace mindfulness-based intervention reduced stress levels of employees exposed to a highly stressful occupational environment...
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First Times and Anxiety
How do you understand when anxiety is finally over? I’ve asked myself this question many times. Let me be frank: I have no answer to that. Nevertheless, a few months ago I casually stumbled upon the following quote and I believe I couldn’t have found a better way to describe my feelings:
"Once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of ...
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Genes Influence Sensitivity to Emotional Information
Your genes may influence how sensitive you are to emotional information, according to new research by a neuroscientist. The study found that carriers of a certain genetic variation perceived positive and negative images more vividly, and had heightened activity in certain brain regions...
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It’s Not a ‘Stream’ of Consciousness
It’s more like a rhythm...
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The Most Important Psychological Concepts for Teachers to Apply
In an effort to help teachers educate their students, a new report outlines the 20 most important psychological concepts that can enhance elementary and secondary teaching and learning and offers tips on how to apply them in the classroom...
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