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·November 22, 2019·4 min read

How the brain decides to punish or not

The bilateral claustrum, right inferior frontal gyrus, and left superior frontal gyrus remain active during activities involving social punishment.

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·November 12, 2019·5 min read

A method for measuring animal personality

New mouse study demonstrates animal research needs to take into account the interplay between behavior, genetics, and personality.

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·November 10, 2019·3 min read

What is a psychopath?

The media often talks about psychopathic people. But what exactly is a psychopath, and how does psychopathy manifest? A new study explores psychopathy and sheds light on how the condition may develop.

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·November 6, 2019·5 min read

Scientists should have sex and gender on the brain

Incorporating sex (the biological attributes distinguishing males, females, or intersex individuals) and gender (psychological, social, and cultural factors which affect how a human identifies in society) could help improve scientific research, reduce bias and create new opportunities for innovation.

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·November 4, 2019·6 min read

How much do we lie when we have sex on the brain?

People are more likely to change their attitudes and engage in deceptive self-presentation when the possibility of sex is looming.

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·October 31, 2019·4 min read

After release into wild, vampire bats keep ‘friends’ made in captivity

Vampire bats form social bonds similar to friendships seen in primates.

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·October 22, 2019·3 min read

Research worth ‘bragging’ about: Three types of arrogance identified

Study reports arrogance and narcissism are on a spectrum. Researchers identify three types of arrogance and reveal the associated implications.

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·October 22, 2019·2 min read

Brain imaging reveals neural correlates of human social behavior

Brain imaging studies shed new light on social behaviors such as empathy and team flow. The findings provide new understanding of the neural basis of social behaviors and conditions involving social dysfunction.

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·October 1, 2019·3 min read

Full-body interaction video games enhance social skills in children with autism disorders

A new video game fosters more social initiation that free play for those with ASD. The game also is effective at reducing repetitive behaviors and helps improve gestural expression.

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·September 24, 2019·3 min read

Impostor syndrome is more common than you think

Impostor syndrome, feeling as though you are a fraud even though you are capable and qualified for a position, is more common than previously believed. Reaching out to family and friends outside the situation can help to reduce feelings of impostorism.

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·September 23, 2019·3 min read

New study on sharing shows social norms play a role in decision making

Influence of social norms shapes a child's desire to share by the age of eight.

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·September 23, 2019·4 min read

Cats, like children and dogs, develop attachments to their caregivers

Popular belief suggests cats are more independent and less likely to form close attachments with humans. However, a new study casts doubt on this myth. Researchers have found cats display the same main attachment styles to their owners as dogs, and babies to their parents.