FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 13, 2022·5 min readUS Presidential Narcissism Linked to Longer WarsEvaluating former United States presidents, researchers report wars last longer under presidents who score highest on narcissistic personality traits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2022·4 min readCannabis Users Can Misperceive How Well Their Romantic Relationships Are FunctioningCannabis users are less aware of unhealthy behaviors they exhibit, including using demands, criticisms, and being avoidant, when in a relationship conflict.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 3, 2020·3 min readThe neural processes behind our desire for revengeDuring a conflict between two groups, oxytocin levels increase, influencing the medial prefrontal cortex. This results in a greater feeling of empathy among the group and a desire to seek revenge on rivals. The findings shed light on how conflict contagion can occur in social groups.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 3, 2019·3 min readInfants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflictsIn staged confrontations between two puppets, infants under 18 months preferred the one who deferred. However, older children preferred the victors.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2018·3 min readHugs May Help Protect Against Conflict Related DistressA new study reveals receiving a hug on a day when you experience interpersonal conflict can be a buffer against negative mood and distress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2017·4 min readLack of Sleep and Fighting With Partner Increases InflammationAccording to researchers, couples who fight following a lack of sleep expressed higher inflammation levels in blood samples.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 18, 2017·6 min readGood Sleep May Promote Positive Experiences and Reduce ConflictBetter quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports.Read More