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Roots of Prejudice Differ Among Men and Women
January 25th, 2012
New research suggests men develop prejudice against different groups because of aggression. Women, however, display prejudice because of fear.
Michigan State University researchers discovered that throughout the ...
Probing the Neural Networks of Human Conflict
January 25th, 2012
Why do some human groups appear to hate each other? New research by a group of neuroscientists attempts to use brain imaging to determine how the brain responds to empathy and conflict-resolution.
Drs. ...
Nurturing Mothers Raise Healthier Adults
January 24th, 2012
A new study shows that nurturing mothers have a positive impact on their children's physical health in middle age.
In a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science, Brandeis University psychologist ...
For Thinking Outside the Box, Try a Real Box
January 24th, 2012
As it turns out, "thinking outside of the box" is more than just a metaphor for applying creativity to problem-solving.
In a new study, ...
Narcissistic Men May Pay High Cost in Stress, Cardio Health
January 24th, 2012
New research suggests that in addition to relationship difficulties, egotistical men may have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease thanks to higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
"Narcissistic men may be ...
IQ Drops When You’re In a Group
January 24th, 2012
Provocative new research discovers small-group dynamics can lower the expression of IQ in some susceptible people.
In the study, researchers determined IQ is significantly linked to social ...
Power Linked to Perception of Height
January 24th, 2012
Psychologists have discovered that powerful people tend to overestimate their own height.
While investigators are unsure as to why the association between height and power occurs, a series of investigations finds that the link between ...
Chemical Solvent May Up Risk of Mental Illness
January 23rd, 2012
New research suggests the solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE), used in dry cleaning and once found in drinking water, may be linked to an increased risk of mental illness.
PCE is widely used in industry and to ...
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The presence of a best friend directly affects children going through negative experiences, according to new research from Concordia University.
“Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child’s body ... 