AutismFeaturedPsychology·January 10, 2016·2 min readWhy It’s Easier For Girls With Autism to Develop FriendshipsA new study reports girls with autism tend to be more socially motivated and have more intimate friendships than autistic boys.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·3 min readHappiness Linked to Valuing Personal Time Over MoneyThose who value their personal time over the pursuit of money tend to be much happier, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·4 min readToddlers With Poor Language Skills Fall Behind in PlayResearchers report two year old children with poor language skills fare worse that their peers at play and often fall behind socially.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2015·4 min readThe Nature of LeadershipA new study examines patterns of leadership in a set of small scale mammalian societies, including humans.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2015·2 min readMusical Training Helps Shape Emotional and Social Skills in KidsFor kids with poor social skills, musical lessons can help them become more socially adept, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 29, 2015·2 min readThat’s Scary! People Will Submit Themselves to Immense Fear to Gain Social StatusAccording to researchers, some people engage in acts they find immensely fearful in order to gain social standing.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2015·4 min readUnderstanding Thoughts of Others Enables Kids to LieChildren who are taught to reason about the mental states of others are more likely to use deception to obtain a reward, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2015·4 min readHow Monk Parakeets Find Their Place in the Pecking OrderResearchers study aggression in monk parakeets and discover individual direct acts of aggression are more frequent toward those perceived to be closer in social rank.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 8, 2015·3 min readNot So Irrational After All: Teens More Economically Rational than Young AdultsAccording to a new study, adolescents between the ages of 10 and 16 are more analytical about economic choices than slightly older young adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 27, 2015·7 min readSocial Learning Evident in New Caledonian CrowsA new study reports New Caldonian crows embark in social learning.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 19, 2015·4 min readInfluencing Mood: Happiness Spreads But Depression Doesn’tA new study reports that having friends who suffer from depressions doesn't affect the mental health of others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readSocial Skills Linked to Second Language Learning in InfantsA new study reports early social behavior is linked to a baby's ability to learn new language sounds.Read More
