items tagged with Psychology
Another study finds cell phone use in cars dangerous
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-02 08:02:50
A U.S. study has piled on more damaging evidence that cell phones used while driving is worse than driving drunk, slows reaction times of teenagers down to seniors, and causes drivers to tailgate. And the chatter goes on....
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-02 08:02:50
A U.S. study has piled on more damaging evidence that cell phones used while driving is worse than driving drunk, slows reaction times of teenagers down to seniors, and causes drivers to tailgate. And the chatter goes on....
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Are you an Internet hypochondriac?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-29 15:53:02
You may be an Internet hypochondriac, what is known as a Cyberchondriac, if you search the Web for information about medical symptoms and problems you have but, suddenly, they appear to be much more serious than they really are in reality.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-29 15:53:02
You may be an Internet hypochondriac, what is known as a Cyberchondriac, if you search the Web for information about medical symptoms and problems you have but, suddenly, they appear to be much more serious than they really are in reality.
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Children bully others to feel better, study contends
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-09 08:52:01
A University of Chicago research study found that adolescent children who bully other children do so because it makes them feel good to inflict pain on others. The brain connections of such adolescents are connected differently from normal children.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-09 08:52:01
A University of Chicago research study found that adolescent children who bully other children do so because it makes them feel good to inflict pain on others. The brain connections of such adolescents are connected differently from normal children.
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New study links child aggression to video games
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-11-04 21:39:53
Published today in the journal Pediatrics, a new study has reportedly linked the use of violent video games with violent behaviour in children.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-11-04 21:39:53
Published today in the journal Pediatrics, a new study has reportedly linked the use of violent video games with violent behaviour in children.
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Do you dream in color or black-and-white? It depends on TV!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-04 20:43:54
A British researcher wondered if dreaming in color or black-and-white was affected by age; specifically, if older people who grew up with black-and-white television and movies dreamed in gray-scale more than younger people who grew up with color TV and films.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-04 20:43:54
A British researcher wondered if dreaming in color or black-and-white was affected by age; specifically, if older people who grew up with black-and-white television and movies dreamed in gray-scale more than younger people who grew up with color TV and films.
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Be conscientious, and live longer!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-02 09:51:35
According to twenty studies combined into one large California study, the more conscientious a person is, the longer they live. So, if you are lazy, you could be headed for an early grave.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-02 09:51:35
According to twenty studies combined into one large California study, the more conscientious a person is, the longer they live. So, if you are lazy, you could be headed for an early grave.
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Stress may trigger itching, says study
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-27 12:49:29
A German-British study concludes that a whole lot of stress can activate the immune system to start itching. It’s pretty straightforward—no need to scratch your head, or is there?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-27 12:49:29
A German-British study concludes that a whole lot of stress can activate the immune system to start itching. It’s pretty straightforward—no need to scratch your head, or is there?
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Brainy men found more appealing to women
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-04 10:17:24
The library and the research laboratory may become the preferred places to find your mate in the 21st century if the study by University of California researchers is correct: women choose men based on intelligence and creativity.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-04 10:17:24
The library and the research laboratory may become the preferred places to find your mate in the 21st century if the study by University of California researchers is correct: women choose men based on intelligence and creativity.
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U.S. children on mind-altering drugs more than Dutch, German
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-27 11:39:03
A comprehensive study found that American children are much more likely to be given antidepressents, stimulants, and other psychoactive drugs (to alter the brain or mood) than children in the Netherlands or Germany.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-27 11:39:03
A comprehensive study found that American children are much more likely to be given antidepressents, stimulants, and other psychoactive drugs (to alter the brain or mood) than children in the Netherlands or Germany.
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Emotions may play large female role in sexual satisfaction
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-09 08:21:40
California-Connecticut researchers found that cervical cancer survivors still achieved sexual satisfaction even when their ovaries were removed. Based on not being able to produce testosterone, the researchers concluded that emotions (psychology) may play a larger role in sexuality than hormones (biology).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-09 08:21:40
California-Connecticut researchers found that cervical cancer survivors still achieved sexual satisfaction even when their ovaries were removed. Based on not being able to produce testosterone, the researchers concluded that emotions (psychology) may play a larger role in sexuality than hormones (biology).
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“Be Happy” catching on around the world
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-31 13:36:53
A German-American study has found happiness is on the increase in countries that allow freedom of choice and social tolerance, along with economic development and prosperity, and democracy.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-31 13:36:53
A German-American study has found happiness is on the increase in countries that allow freedom of choice and social tolerance, along with economic development and prosperity, and democracy.
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Need an aggressive man? Find one with a wide face!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-23 09:39:52
A Canadian study has shown that aggressive behavior, such as with computer-game and hockey players, can be predicted by the width of a man’s face, but not of a woman’s.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-23 09:39:52
A Canadian study has shown that aggressive behavior, such as with computer-game and hockey players, can be predicted by the width of a man’s face, but not of a woman’s.
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Computer program to combat astronaut depression could help people on Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-20 10:39:25
NASA is seriously studying depression, psychological pressures, and interpersonal conflicts within its astronauts as the space agency gets ready to send long-duration manned missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-20 10:39:25
NASA is seriously studying depression, psychological pressures, and interpersonal conflicts within its astronauts as the space agency gets ready to send long-duration manned missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Survey shows suicidal thoughts frequent on U.S. college campuses
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-20 08:35:21
A 2006 Web-conducted survey of students on seventy colleges and universities across the United States has shown that 15 out of 100 college students have seriously thought about suicide to solve their problems.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-20 08:35:21
A 2006 Web-conducted survey of students on seventy colleges and universities across the United States has shown that 15 out of 100 college students have seriously thought about suicide to solve their problems.
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North American study finds fairness major factor in employee success or failure
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-15 15:16:01
Whether an employee burns out and becomes depressed or is engaged and enthusiastic about his or her job is determined to a large degree by whether the employee feels the employer is treating him/her fairly or not.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-15 15:16:01
Whether an employee burns out and becomes depressed or is engaged and enthusiastic about his or her job is determined to a large degree by whether the employee feels the employer is treating him/her fairly or not.
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Long-lasting marriages: Similar people, not opposites, attract
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-11 09:23:54
According to a German study, marriages have a better chance of success if the couples are similar to each other in some of the major personality traits—and the old saying of “opposites attract” is not true in the case of staying together.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-11 09:23:54
According to a German study, marriages have a better chance of success if the couples are similar to each other in some of the major personality traits—and the old saying of “opposites attract” is not true in the case of staying together.
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Australian study: Fearful kids may be anxious adults
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-05 10:58:25
A Queensland University of Technology study shows that some children with strong feelings of fear may grow up with anxiety issues later as adults.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-05 10:58:25
A Queensland University of Technology study shows that some children with strong feelings of fear may grow up with anxiety issues later as adults.
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Science shows some people can't get over loss of loved ones
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-30 14:20:25
In what scientists call “complicated grief,” a UCLA study shows through brain scans that some women have an inability to resume a normal life after the death of a loved one.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-30 14:20:25
In what scientists call “complicated grief,” a UCLA study shows through brain scans that some women have an inability to resume a normal life after the death of a loved one.
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Study shows girls "ignore" while boys "grab" when competing
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-28 10:43:54
Emmanuel College researchers show that pre-school girls and boys are equally competitive, only girls don’t directly show their competitive nature as much as boys.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-28 10:43:54
Emmanuel College researchers show that pre-school girls and boys are equally competitive, only girls don’t directly show their competitive nature as much as boys.
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Studies find James Bond is “dark triad” prince of skirt chasers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-19 15:59:57
Two psychology studies have found three common personality traits that assure the “bad boys” usually get the girls over the “nice guys.” One of the researchers commented that James Bond (fictional British agent 007) is the king of the bad boys.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-19 15:59:57
Two psychology studies have found three common personality traits that assure the “bad boys” usually get the girls over the “nice guys.” One of the researchers commented that James Bond (fictional British agent 007) is the king of the bad boys.
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