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·June 2, 2019·4 min read

Church, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical space

An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.

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·May 31, 2019·4 min read

When does gaming become a problem? New online test predicts risk of gaming disorder

The WHO recently recognized video game addiction as a mental health problem. A new online test can help detect those most at risk of developing gaming disorder. New research suggests personality traits and socioeconomic factors may contribute to gaming disorder.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read

‘Mindreading’ neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the others

Simulation neurons found in the amygdala allow animals to reconstruct the mental state of social partners and predict intentions. Dysfunction in these newly identified neurons may be involved in disorders associated with social behavioral problems, such as autism and social anxiety.

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·May 27, 2019·4 min read

Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers

Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls.

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

How personality affects susceptibility to persuasion

Study reveals our personality types may indicate how susceptible we are to the power of persuasion. Those who are more fearful tend to follow the crowd, while those whose personality traits fall into the dark triad are less likely to be influenced by authority figures. Those who are socially apt are more likely to be persuaded to do something it is consistent with their beliefs or prior actions.

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·May 20, 2019·5 min read

Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost

Children as young as three enact costly punishments. Additionally, findings reveal a sense of authority can foster group regulatory behavior amongst children of various different age groups.

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·May 2, 2019·4 min read

Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction

The Ph4-tm gene has been implicated in fear and anxiety. P4h-tm knockout mice showed diminished response to fear and showed more courageous behavior than wild-type mice with a functional P4h-tm gene.

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·May 2, 2019·3 min read

Viral infections during pregnancy linked to behavioral abnormalities in offspring: Rat study

Females offspring whose mothers experienced maternal immune activation while pregnant displayed an array of behavioral abnormalities associated with schizophrenia.

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·April 29, 2019·5 min read

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months

Autism diagnosis becomes stable starting at 14 months of age, researchers report. The accurate diagnosis of ASD, four months earlier than previously believed, leads to more opportunities for early interventions.

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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous.

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·April 25, 2019·4 min read

Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people

Using a combination of movie clips and neuroimaging, researchers find people have positive biases to those they feel are more like them, even if they are unable to see the person's face.