New research gives more clout to that old saying that ‘My feelings are hurt’ according to the study’s lead author, assistant professor in the psychology department of the University of Michigan, Ethan Kross. Kross’ study found that scientists know why we can feel as though something physical has occurred to us when our emotions go [...]
A recent study may suggest that cell phones could actually have a significant impact on the brain’s metabolism. The study revealed among other things that a 50-minute call was able to boost overall activity in certain regions of the brain significantly. The areas which are most active are those which are nearest to the phone, [...]
Too Much TV Harms Children – According to a new study, watching too much television on a daily basis could harm children psychologically. The study, conducted by The University of Bristol suggests that kids whom watch too much TV tend to have psychological issues such as difficulty relating to peers, and hyperactivity. The study also [...]
Hoarding: Reality TV Puts Lights On Hoarders – Hoarding is a real problem that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. It goes way beyond your typical everyday pack rat that keeps newspaper clippings and items that they don’t need. In fact, it can get so bad that the authorities are forced to take a person’s [...]
No matter how meek they might appear, most people are endowed with the same self-confidence, new research reveals. For some, however, that confidence is buried deep inside. Within the United States as well as across cultures—and stereotypes—all individuals hold a positive inner confidence. “A given person with high implicit [or inner] self-esteem may be outwardly [...]
Why do men ignore nagging wives? It’s all science A psychologist has found the answer to the age old question many women have about their husbands: ” Why does her husband often seemed to ignore her requests for help around the house?” New research findings now appearing online in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology [...]
