Probing the Pain of Ostracism
Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection.... Read More...
social behavior
Seeing Through Another’s Eyes: How We Use Others’ Viewpoints to Make Decisions
Researchers shed light on how we are able to effectively form mental images of how objects look to other people. ... Read More...
Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study
Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.... Read More...
Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Lasting Effect in Phobia Treatments For Children with ASD
Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment.... Read More...
The Ways of Wisdom in Schizophrenia
A new study reveals a correlation between higher levels of wisdom in those with schizophrenia and general well-being, better cognitive performance and everyday function.... Read More...
Social Threat Learning Influences Decisions
Study reveals social learning via oral communication or video can affect human behavior and decision making just as strongly as personal experience. The findings shed light on why people may sometimes make irrational decisions.... Read More...
Two Windows Into the Brain
A new study reveals a direct link between altered brain activity and social deficits in ASD.... Read More...
Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival
According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.... Read More...
Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely
According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.... Read More...
Inability to Integrate Reward Information Contributes to Undervalued Rewards in Schizophrenia
A new computational model reveals the impaired ability to integrate size and probability of reward in those with schizophrenia may be the result of a lack of consideration of the magnitude of the reward.... Read More...
Common Food Additives May Promote Anxiety and Reduce Social Behavior: Mouse Study
A new mouse study reveals common food additives, such as the dietary emulsifiers CMC and P80, may increase the risk of anxiety related disorders and adversely affect social behaviors. ... Read More...
Surprising Role of the Cerebellum in Reward and Social Behaviors
Researchers reveal the role the cerebellum plays in helping to control the brain's reward system. The researchers identified a direct connection from the cerebellum to the ventral tegmental area. The study may shed new light on neural networks associated with social dysfunction.... Read More...