FeaturedPsychology·March 3, 2016·7 min readHey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male HealthAccording to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 23, 2016·4 min readTracking Prejudices in the BrainA new study claims the brain lingers longer in certain processes when it comes to trying to associate a positive word for a strongly held opposing idea.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2016·3 min readWhy Smiles and Frowns are ContagiousResearchers describe how people in social situations simulate others' facial expressions to create emotional responses in themselves.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readConversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure MedicationResearchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readThe Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2016·3 min readSocial Benefits: More Sociable Chimps Harbor Richer Gut MicrobiomesBeing sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 15, 2016·2 min readLapses in Self-Control Can Establish a Perception of PowerResearchers report a lack of self control can establish a perception of power.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 11, 2016·3 min readSarcasm Is Lost On the Older GenerationAccording to researchers, older people aren't as good as detecting sarcasm as their younger counterparts.Read More
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
