All posts tagged "psychology"

Birth control pills make small emotional changes to a woman's brain. They are 10% less likely to recognize other people's facial expressions due to...

"The word choices of Americans and Canadians on Twitter paint a very accurate and familiar picture of the stereotypes we associate with these nations."

Psychology

There are animals like killer whales and chimpanzees who share complex personality traits such as affection and playfulness, just like us

Psychology

In order to safeguard brain function in later life, we need to provide robust support services to people experiencing depression and anxiety, psychologists say

Psychology

"We found no evidence that changes in hormone levels influence the type of men women find attractive," said lead searcher of the University of...

Psychology

Women feel calmer after smelling their male partner's scent. Conversely, being exposed to a stranger's scent had raised levels of the stress

Psychology

Brain study suggests daydreaming and mind wandering at work and home may not be as bad as you might think

Psychology

"When our friends try to tell us about movies we’ve never seen or albums we’ve never heard, we usually find ourselves bored, confused, and...

Psychology

New study, using behavioral data gleaned from social media, shows that people are more like their friends and partners than previously thought.