FeaturedPsychology·September 10, 2020·4 min readChildren Will Wait to Impress Others: Another Twist on the Classic Marshmallow TestIn a twist on the classic marshmallow test of delay of gratification, researchers found children will wait almost twice as long for a reward if they are told another person will find out how long they have waited.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2020·4 min readHedonism Leads to HappinessPursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2020·4 min readResearch identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control during adolescenceStructure and functional coupling in the rostrolateral prefrontal cortex supports age relates improvements in executive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2019·3 min readAt what point does click-bait susceptibility become a mental health disorder?One-third of patients seeking help for buying-shopping disorder (BSD) reported an addiction to online shopping. They also reported higher levels of anxiety and depression, in addition to greater severity of BSD symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 19, 2019·4 min readDecoding how kids get into hackingStudy reveals differences in personality types and gender roles between teens who get into hacking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2019·4 min readA Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self ControlResearchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2018·5 min readThe Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a PsychopathResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 26, 2018·5 min readCan Personality Be Measured?Researchers have developed a new method of assessing intelligence and personality by using EEG technology that recorded brain waves during simple cognitive tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·2 min readAdolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain AreasResearchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readWeight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of BrainA new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 30, 2018·3 min readGreat Tit Birds Have as Much Impulse Control as ChimpsResearchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 19, 2018·5 min readADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College StudentsResearchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function.Read More
