FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 11, 2021·4 min readBelief in Social Darwinism Linked to Dysfunctional Psychological CharacteristicsThose who subscribe to the theory of Social Darwinism tend to be more hostile to others, admire power, are more exploitative, and have lower self-esteem, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 11, 2021·4 min readWhy Some People Overestimate Their Abilities While Others UnderestimateLacking confidence in our own ability may stem from overestimating the abilities and performance of others, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 25, 2020·8 min readUnique Insights Into How We Change as We AgeA study that has been on-going for thirty-five years sheds light on several transitions throughout our lifespans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2019·6 min readNeurofeedback increases self-esteem by re-balancing brain circuits in depressionNeurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 4, 2019·3 min readNarcissists: Think you’re strong critical thinkers? Think againGrandiose narcissists are significantly less likely to use critical thinking when it comes to important problem solving or decision making. While narcissists perceive themselves to be above average intelligence and strong critical thinkers, they are unable to use reflective thinking skills effectively. The high levels of confidence they have in their intellectual abilities are often misplaced.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 5, 2019·5 min readHow the Internet may be changing the brainUbiquitous access to the internet may be altering the structure of our brains, as well as influencing our attentional capabilities, memory and social behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 6, 2019·4 min readScreen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-beingContrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2018·4 min readPersonality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal ChoiceResearchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 2018·4 min readSeeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You ThinkUsing a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 26, 2018·4 min readDo Western Societies Promote Narcissism?A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of whether narcissism is associated with Western culture.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 24, 2017·4 min readSelf Esteem Mapped in the Human BrainUCL researchers use a new math equation to identify brain signals that explain why our self esteem rises, or lowers, when we find out what others think of us.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 8, 2017·3 min readScientists Find the Secret to ThrivingIn order to thrive, researchers say, an individual sense of development and feeling as though you are succeeding in mastering something are key.Read More
