Study: Subliminal influence has more longevity than researchers originally thought
Subliminal messaging could influence decision making up to 25 minutes after the message is presented, a study in Neuroscience of...
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Satisfaction, attachment play important roles in seeking sex outside of a monogamous relationship
According to a study published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy, a person is more likely to engage in sexual involvement...
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Unique baby names are more prevalent during times of economic hardship
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology has found that parents were less likely to give their...
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Study: Mindfulness breathing reduces anxiety during test taking
Both mindfulness breathing and cognitive reappraisal are effective methods to curb test taking anxiety, according to a study published in...
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Study links parent-adolescent relationship quality to teen and maternal depression
Relationship quality between mother and child is significantly linked to maternal and adolescent depression, according to a study published in...
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Self-help books and erotic fiction are equally efficient in treating low sexual desire in women, study finds
For women experiencing low sexual desire, either self-help or erotic books could be a viable form of therapy, researchers claim...
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Narcissists overestimate their emotional intelligence, attractiveness and social skills
According to a recent study published in Personality and Mental Health, narcissists consistently overestimated their emotional intelligence. However, these overestimations...
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Study: People have decreased empathy for those with attractive partners
Recent research suggests that you will feel less empathy for someone of the same sex who has an attractive partner,...
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Your self-esteem might not be affected by the amount of Facebook friends other people have, study finds
Seeing Facebook profiles with more friends than you may not negatively affect your self-esteem, contrary to popular belief. Facebook is...
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Study finds that long term stress and pessimism are linked
Long term stress is linked to pessimistic personality traits, according to a study published in the Journal of Research in...
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Humor may be an indicator of fitness and compatibility in heterosexual relationships
Past research has determined that humor plays a role in selecting a mate, but the exact evolutionary function has yet...
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Your (fake) morning brew: Placebo reduces caffeine withdrawal in abstinent coffee drinkers
When you can’t get your morning coffee, you’re cranky, irritated, drowsy, irritable, and can’t concentrate. These withdrawal symptoms have been...
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In the classroom: Narcissistic boys more likely to bully than narcissistic girls
Past studies have shown a positive relationship between narcissism in youth and ringleader bullying. However, most past research lacks a...
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Study casts doubt on the link between cannabis use and anxiety disorders
A new longitudinal study suggests the link between cannabis use and anxiety is weaker than previously believed. Cannabis is the most...
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Gamblers who drink alcohol are more likely to entertain thoughts of suicide
There is a strong association between problem gambling, suicide ideation, and excessive alcohol consumption. This is thought to be due...
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