FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 22, 2021·4 min readYoung Orangutans Have Sex-Specific Role ModelsYoung male orangutans seek out role models in immigrant adult males and female juveniles, while young female orangutans prefer their mothers or other local female adults as their role models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 19, 2021·4 min readAlzheimer Protein App Regulates Learning and Social Behavior in the Healthy BrainAPP, a protein commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, plays a vital role in learning, memory, and social behavior in the developing brain, a new mouse study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2021·4 min readEmpathic and Altruistic, or Cold and Individualistic: Our Brains Reveal the TruthPrefrontal cortex activity reveals those who have a more detached personality have similar activity when processing information relating to both social and non-social stimuli. By contrast, those who are more agreeable have significant differences in PFC activity when processing the different forms of information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 15, 2021·4 min readFairness: ‘Important – but Not Enough’While being treated fairly in a workplace setting is important, distinctive treatment, where a person's skills and qualities are recognized, also provides a sense of value while reinforcing a person's sense of inclusion. Distinctive treatment also boosts mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2021·4 min read#Foodporn: People Are More Attracted to Social Media Content Showcasing Fatty FoodSocial media influencers take note, posting images of fatty foods increases follower engagement, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2021·3 min readAdolescents and Older Adults Lack Attention in Social SituationsAdolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2021·2 min readIntoxication Brings Strangers Physically CloserStrangers who drink together start off at a distance, but move closer together as they become more intoxicated, a new study reports.Read More
Neuroscience·May 8, 2021·4 min readSocial Network’s Relation to Binge Drinking Among Adults ExplainedThose who live in neighborhoods that are considered safe, orderly, and have a more interconnected social environment are at higher risk of embarking on binge drinking episodes, a new study reports.Read More
Neuroscience·May 3, 2021·3 min readNeed to Vent? Turn to Real-Life Support, Not Social MediaWhile seeking support via social media doesn't necessarily harm mental health, it doesn't help it either. However, real-life social interactions can have a positive effect on mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 3, 2021·3 min readHow Adults Use Facial Cues to Judge Children’s Behavior and IntentionsSplit-second perceptions by adults of children's faces leads them to make judgments of the child's intentions and character.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 1, 2021·4 min readThe ‘Bystander Effect’ Is Real; But Research Shows That When More People Witness Violence, It’s More Likely Someone Will Step up and InterveneWhile many people freeze while witnessing a violent event, researchers say nine times out of ten, at least one person will intervene to help the victim.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 30, 2021·6 min readYoung People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of ViolenceExperiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.Read More