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The image shows the location of the insular cortex in the brain.

·October 18, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Find Brain is Activated More Strongly by Watching the Suffering of Hateful People

Part of the brain associated with empathy showed stronger activation when study participants watched the suffering of hateful people, as opposed to those who were more likable, researchers discover.

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·October 17, 2013·2 min read

Video Could Transform How Schools Serve Teens With Autism

Researchers find video-based teaching can help autistic teens learn and use important social skills.

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Featured Psychology

·October 15, 2013·2 min read

Individuals Genetically Predisposed to Anxiousness May Be Less Likely to Volunteer and Help Others

Researchers find a genetic component to pro-social behavior is also linked to social anxiety.

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Featured Psychology

·October 11, 2013·3 min read

Physical Attractiveness Impacts One’s Memory

Researchers discover the attractiveness of others can impact how much we lie and the extent to which others believe those misrepresentations of the truth.