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·March 31, 2022·3 min read

Cold Chills and Aggression: Study Examines Responses to Aversive Music

For some people, listening to "aversive" music can trigger aggressive behaviors and primitive fight-or-flight responses, a new study reports.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

Older People Summon More Positivity in Response to Distress

With increasing age, people react more positively to both emotional and neutral stimuli, and are better able to positively reframe a negative experience into a positive one.

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·March 17, 2022·8 min read

How Do Social Interactions Conjure Up Memories and Emotional Responses in the Brain?

Researchers reveal how memories and fear responses can be transmitted through social interactions.

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·March 10, 2022·5 min read

Sweet Vibes Between Longtime Couples Are Tied to Longer, Healthier Lives

Couples who share positive experiences marked with humor and affection, and whose heart rates sync up, enjoy better health outcomes and live longer than couples who are more quarrelsome.

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·February 3, 2022·4 min read

Wisdom Engendered: Study Finds Men and Women Have Different Strengths

Overall, women scored higher on compassion-related items and self-reflection, while men scored higher on emotional regulation and cognitive-related items.

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·February 1, 2022·3 min read

Using a New Interactive Interface Shows How Music Listeners Think Different Emotions Sound as Music

A new computer interface allowed participants to convey their emotions through music by changing elements of the musical tune.

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·January 23, 2022·6 min read

The Best Way to Fix a Sad Mood: Whatever You Think Works Best

Those who were sad had rapid improvements in mood when they utilized their strongest skills.

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·January 19, 2022·5 min read

Fake It ‘Till You Make It? Study Finds It’s Better to Live In the Emotional Moment

Smiling or hiding real emotions when feeling sad or anxious may not be as maladaptive as previously believed, a new study reports.

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·January 19, 2022·5 min read

Haunted-House Experience Scares up Interesting Insights on the Body’s Reaction to Threats

The presence of friends increases arousal when people are exposed to scary stimuli, researchers report. Additionally, the stronger the response to the initial stimuli, the more fear response increases when exposed to subsequent scary stimuli.

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·January 18, 2022·7 min read

Children’s Ability to Manage Emotions Is Linked to That of Their Parents

Researchers report children with speech-language disorders or developmental language disorders have greater difficulty in regulating their emotions. The study also found the way in which parents manage their emotions has an impact on a child's ability to deal with their emotions.

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·January 14, 2022·4 min read

Symptoms and Traits of Borderline Personality Disorder May Run In Families

Family members of people with borderline personality disorder share similarities in brain structure and personality traits as those diagnosed with the personality disorder. Findings may point toward a hereditary component to personality disorders.

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·January 9, 2022·5 min read

Regret Can Be All-Consuming: How You Can Overcome It

Feelings of regret are linked to negative emotions such as sorrow, remorse, and helplessness. Neuroscientists explore the neurobiology of regret and provide tips to overcome feelings of regret.