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·April 20, 2021·6 min read

Our Attention Is Captured by Eye-Glance

When people make eye contact with another person, their attention is immediately solicited and this causes a distortion in temporal perception. However, the shift in time perception does not change when people glance at non-social items or objects. Read More

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·April 16, 2021·3 min read

Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys

Study reveals there are differences in genes and the genetic burdens that underpin ASD between males and females. Researchers also found specific differences in the ways the brains of girls on the autism spectrum respond to different social cues. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Mindfulness Can Make You Selfish

Often touted as helping to improve personal mental states, a new study reveals mindfulness can actually make people more selfish. Those who consider themselves to be more independent-minded, rather than having a pluralistic mindset, demonstrate a decrease in prosocial behavior following mindful meditation. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 5, 2021·4 min read

Outside Factors May Help Children Develop Internal Control

A new theory proposes executive function, or the ability to control your behavior, might not exist just within the mind. External influences may dictate the development of internal control. Read More

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·March 31, 2021·4 min read

Newly Discovered Node in Brain Could Expand Understanding of Dysfunctional Social Behavior

Researchers have identified a specific node in the brain of mice that regulates vocalizations in response to social situations. If a similar location could be found in the human brain, researchers say it could potentially lead to new insight into social dysfunctions associated with autism and depression. Read More

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·March 24, 2021·3 min read

Midlife Loneliness Is a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Those who report feeling consistently lonely and socially isolated between the ages of 45 and 64 have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. However, the risk can be reversed if people embark on activities to expand their social lives and become less lonely. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 17, 2021·6 min read

Selfish or Selfless? Human Nature Means You’re Both

Study reveals we all have the capacity to think about others as well as ourselves, but thinking about one's self takes precedence. Read More

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 10, 2021·7 min read

Helpful Behavior During Pandemic Tied to Recognizing Common Humanity

People who displayed pro-social behaviors, including wearing masks or donating goods, even when it came at a personal cost, were more likely to be aware of the connections they share with other people. Read More

Featured Psychology

·March 8, 2021·3 min read

Moral Outrage Is Attractive Among Long-Term Relationship Seekers

People who display moral outrage were considered to be more trustworthy and benevolent, and therefore more likely to display other positive pro-social behaviors than their more controlled counterparts. Read More

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Featured Psychology

·March 7, 2021·3 min read

Stop Telling Girls to Smile — It Pressures Them to Accept the Unjust Status Quo

Researchers comment moral demands for women to be fun and be happy undermine their citizenship and commitment to community. Read More

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Featured Psychology

·March 7, 2021·4 min read

Online Dating: Super Effective, or Just… Superficial?

People's reasoning for "swiping right" on dating apps are based on attractiveness and the race for a potential partner, and these decisions are made in less than a second, a new study reports. Users who perceived themselves to be more attractive swiped less more often, demonstrating themselves to be more picky when it came to partner selection. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 4, 2021·5 min read

Brain State Behind Social Interaction Uncovered

The activity of different populations of neurons in the amygdala governs whether mice interact with their peers, or indulge in self-centered behaviors. Read More