The brain of male batterers functions differently than that of other criminals
A pioneering study led by a research group at the University of Granada (Spain) compares,…
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Gender perceptions of sexual harassment can influence workplace policy effectiveness
Although 98 percent of all organizations have sexual harassment policies, sexual harassment remains an issue…
Is sexual addiction a problem for clergy members?
Psychologists are beginning to examine sexual addiction among Christian clergy members. A new pilot study…
Trypophobia: the fear of holes driven by the internet – and mathematics
Since the advent of the internet, people have been able to discuss their symptoms with…
Parents’ binge eating, restrictive feeding practices may be reactions to kids’ emotions
A new study of more than 440 parents and their preschoolers offers insight into why…
How sexting is creating a safe space for curious millennials
Millennials have become cyborgs. They exist far beyond biology and through a variety of technological…
Blending therapies improves treatment of severe anxiety
Motivating willingness to change is important in treating a person with severe worry. For this,…
Study reports significant link between nightmares and suicidal behavior
A new study is the first to report that the relationship between nightmares and suicidal…
Eye-tracking study finds heavy cannabis user avoid anxiety-provoking stimuli
People who use marijuana heavily have reactions to anxiety-inducing stimuli that resemble those of people…
Antitrust laws may hinder socially-responsible business collaboration
A new study suggests that U.S. antitrust laws could hamper the efforts of companies to…
New intervention program reduces bullying in early childhood
Physical and relational bullying can happen among children as young as 3- to 5-years-old, but…
People with anxiety show fundamental differences in perception
People with anxiety fundamentally perceive the world differently, according to a study reported in the…
Study shows why ‘bromances’ are good for men’s health
Male friendships, portrayed and often winked at in bromance movies, could have healthful effects similar…
Study links mobile device addiction to depression and anxiety
Is cellphone use detrimental to mental health? A new study from the University of Illinois…
Opponents of gay marriage feel threatened by sexual promiscuity: study
Why do opponents of same-sex marriage really oppose it? A UCLA psychology study published online…
