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True behavior of the ‘pleasure molecule’ will reshape treatment of psychiatric diseases and addiction

Pioneering research shows that dopamine levels increase in response to stressful stimuli, and not just pleasurable ones, potentially rewriting facts …

16/09/2021

COVID-19 control rests with human behavior, at least until a vaccine arrives

As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed cases exceed 30M, QUT behavioral researchers say the key to containment …

29/09/2020

New treatment for childhood anxiety works by changing parent behavior

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) reports that an entirely parent-based …

02/04/2020

Yearlong study to look at COVID-19, pandemic preventative health behavior

By now, most have gotten the gist of it: Wash your hands—frequently and for at least 20 seconds. Don’t touch …

31/03/2020

When money is scarce, biased behavior happens faster

Discrimination may happen faster than the blink of an eye, especially during periods of economic scarcity, according to a new …

29/10/2019

Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

People with persistent back pain or persistent headaches are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders, a new study …

20/09/2019

Developmental psychology: One good turn deserves another

Five-year-olds enforce reciprocal behavior in social interactions. A study shows that children come to recognize reciprocity as a norm between …

18/09/2019

As an act of self-disclosure, workplace creativity can be risky business

It’s increasingly common for managers to direct employees to “be creative” during office brainstorming sessions. But should employees acquiesce to …

04/09/2019

Even scientists have gender stereotypes … which can hamper the career of women researchers

However convinced we may be that science is not just for men, the concept of science remains much more strongly …

26/08/2019

Presence of hoarding symptoms does not negatively impact CBT response in youth with OCD

Hoarding can often be a debilitating problem for adults and is often associated with poorer mental health functioning and response …

24/07/2019

Most e-cigarette users want to quit, study finds: Findings highlight the need for more emphasis on treatment for e-cigarette cessation

Most people who smoke e-cigarettes want to quit and many have tried to reduce their use, according to Rutgers researchers. …

22/05/2019

People recycle more when they know what recyclable waste becomes

Researchers from Penn State University and Boston College published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing, which finds that …

16/05/2019

Physical and mental health of seniors linked to optimism, wisdom and loneliness: Findings can be used to develop new, health-focused interventions in aging populations

Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 every day. By 2029, the entire generation born between 1946 and 1964 will be …

09/05/2019

New biomarkers associated with ‘chemobrain’ identified

Cognitive impairment associated with cancer, also known as “chemobrain,” has gained recognition as a complication of the disease and its …

25/04/2019

The nearer the friends, the stronger the regional identity

A new job, an academic career or a romantic relationship — there are many reasons for young people to move. …

12/03/2019

What makes people willing to sacrifice their own self-interest for another person? Study’s findings may have troubling implications for ethical behavior

In a new Northwestern University study, researchers show that people are more willing to sacrifice for a collaborator than for …

05/03/2019

Be yourself at work — It’s healthier and more productive: Disclosing non-visible stigmas to co-workers leads to a happier life

At work, it’s healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study from Rice University, Texas …

25/02/2019

Risk aversion rises with violent crime: In the aftermath of Mexico’s war on drugs, locals play it safe to their potential detriment

Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of …

31/01/2019

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