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·November 23, 2017·4 min read

No, Turkey Doesn’t Make You Sleepy, But it May Bring More Trust to Your Thanksgiving Table

While research has cleared tryptophan of causing us to be sleepy following our Thanksgiving lunch, studies reveal TRP can promote interpersonal trust.

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·October 9, 2017·3 min read

Female Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male Brain

University of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men.

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·August 22, 2017·6 min read

High Moral Reasoning Associated With Increased Reward System Activity

University of Pennsylvania researchers report people who report higher levels of moral reasoning show increased activity in brain areas associated with reward. The study may improve understanding as to why some people are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Sharing Voluntarily Makes Young Kids Happy

According to researchers, preschool aged children are happy when they share on their own accord, but not when they are obligated to do so.

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·May 1, 2017·4 min read

Paternal Age at Conception May Influence Social Development in Offspring

Children born to either very young or very old fathers show more pro-social behaviors during early development, but lagged behind their peers born to middle aged dads during adolescence.

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·April 11, 2017·4 min read

Stress Can Induce Empathy

A new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.

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·September 29, 2016·3 min read

Genes Underlying Dogs’ Social Ability Revealed

According to a new study, social ability of dogs appears to be affected by genes that also influence human behavior.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 29, 2016·4 min read

To Help or Not? Emergency Situations Amplify Tendencies to Behave Egotistically or Prosocially

A new study reports readiness to help in an emergency situation depends heavily on your personality.

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Featured Psychology

·September 19, 2016·3 min read

Drinking Beer Helps People See Happy Faces Faster

A new study measures changes in psychosocial attitudes after people drink beer.

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Featured Psychology

·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Willingness to Help Others May Be Measured

A new study pinpoints which tests may be most accurate for providing information about prosocial behavior.

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Featured Psychology

·September 1, 2015·3 min read

Infants’ Moral Development Affected by Parents’ Views on Justice

A new study reports parental views on justice have an impact on the moral development of their infants.

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Featured Psychology

·October 15, 2013·2 min read

Individuals Genetically Predisposed to Anxiousness May Be Less Likely to Volunteer and Help Others

Researchers find a genetic component to pro-social behavior is also linked to social anxiety.

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