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·October 11, 2022·6 min read

New Study Undermines the Theory That Depressed People Are Just More Realistic

"Depressive realism", a theory that has been touted since the late 1970s, states those with depression are more realistic in how they judge the control they have over their lives. A new study says the evidence is not there to sustain this old theory.

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·August 3, 2022·3 min read

After Breakups, People Feel Less In-Control, but Only at First

Following a breakup, women are more likely to experience feeling a short-term decline in their sense of control than men. People who lost a loved one to death experience an overall increase in perceived control during the first year post-loss.

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·July 5, 2022·5 min read

Link Between Recognizing Our Voice and Feeling in Control

Recognition of our own voices creates a sense of agency in speech and is a critical factor in our sense of control over our speech. Researchers say personal connection to our voices may be key to understanding auditory hallucinations and could help to improve a person's virtual reality experience.

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·March 10, 2022·6 min read

How Does the Brain Know Whether Our Actions Actually Make a Difference?

Findings reveal how the brain calculates controllability based on neural activity and behavior.

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·December 2, 2018·5 min read

The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

The Fear of Losing Control and its Role in Anxiety Disorders

The fear of losing control over thoughts and actions can impact OCD behaviors and other anxiety disorders, researchers report.

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·June 17, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant Drug Enhance Feelings of Control in Depression

A new study reports the way antidepressants affect learning about control and helplessness could explain why the therapeutic effects take time, as well as why their effectiveness differs among people.

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