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·October 25, 2023·6 min read

Testosterone-Aggression Link: How Shame Proneness Affects Responses to Social Exclusion

Social exclusion, an experience that can pose threats to an individual's status and dominance, can lead to various behavioral responses potentially mediated by changes in testosterone levels. This study found that those with low levels of shame proneness showed heightened aggression when experiencing a rise in testosterone post-exclusion, whereas those with decreased testosterone demonstrated lower aggression.

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·September 11, 2018·8 min read

The Universality of Shame

Researchers hypothesize shame may have been built into human nature by evolution because it served an important function for our foraging ancestors. The study reports an implicit mental map of how negatively others will perceive a person sets the level of shame they feel for their potential action.

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·November 7, 2023·4 min read

Guilt Trips: A Fine Line in Persuasion Tactics

Guilt, often harnessed in persuasive communications, has been scrutinized in a meta-analysis revealing its nuanced impact on behavior change. Researchers found that guilt appeals are more effective when they evoke a general societal responsibility rather than direct blame.

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·October 16, 2023·3 min read

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths

Research sheds light on how to identify and manage individuals termed 'corporate psychopaths' within the business realm. These individuals, making up roughly 1% of adults, lack emotions such as guilt or empathy but often rise to leadership positions due to their charismatic traits.

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·October 9, 2023·5 min read

Emotional Training Strengthens Mother-Baby Bonds

Up to one-third of mothers struggle to bond with their babies, leading to emotional distress for both, but a new approach may offer hope. Researchers trained expectant mothers, particularly those at high risk of postpartum depression, to better recognize and respond to infant emotions.

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·September 3, 2023·5 min read

The Paradox of Progress: Why More Freedom Isn’t Making Women Happier

Despite gains in freedom and employment opportunities, research indicates women are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues than before. A survey suggests that dissatisfaction with societal treatment may be a key factor.

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·August 26, 2023·6 min read

Anger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem Anger

Anger remains a misunderstood emotion, often stigmatized and mishandled in society. Researchers revealed a significant link between problem anger and trauma experiences, with anger serving as a common, yet overlooked symptom of PTSD.

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·May 17, 2023·5 min read

Corporate Psychopaths: Unmasking the Silent Threat to Financial Stability

A new study highlights the need for corporations to identify and manage "corporate psychopaths" to prevent financial crises. The research, focusing on Bernie Madoff, the perpetrator of the largest Ponzi scheme in history, underscores how certain psychopathic traits can lead to recklessness and greed, potentially causing organizational and economic collapse.

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·April 22, 2023·5 min read

Mental Block: The Brain Often Stops Us From Learning From Mistakes

Researchers investigate why our brains often allow us to repeat mistakes and how we can apply cognitive control to self-correct when It comes to error-making.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

Placebo Reduces Feelings of Guilt

Placebos can help reduce feelings of guilt, even when the placebo is given openly, a new study reports.

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·December 12, 2022·4 min read

Internet Treatment for Anger Works

A four-week online anger management program helps decrease anger and aggression, and improve emotional regulation in those with aggressive behaviors.

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·December 5, 2022·2 min read

Can a Playlist Be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music

A new musical app takes listeners on an emotional "rollercoaster ride", leaving them in a more positive emotional and focused state than when they first started listening to the soundtrack.