A new hypothesis for human evolution, based on the tendency of our species to nurture members of other species, has been developed by paleoanthropologists.
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July 20, 2010
New hypothesis for human evolution and human nature
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June 15, 2010
Hand study reveals brain’s distorted body model
Our brains contain a highly distorted model of our own bodies, according to researchers. A new study on the brain's representation of the hand found that our model of our bodies is out of sync with reality - with a strong tendency to think that the hands are shorter and fatter than their true shape.
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February 26, 2010
Does the devil really wear Prada? The psychology of anthropomorphism and dehumanization
People talk to their plants, pray to human-like gods, name their cars, and even dress their pets up in clothing. We have a strong tendency to give nonhuman entities human characteristics (known as anthropomorphism), but why? A new report examines the psychology behind anthropomorphism.
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February 18, 2010
Happy, Enthusiastic People Less Likely To Develop Heart Disease
People with a tendency to experience positive emotions, such as being happy, enthusiastic and content, are also less likely to to develop heart disease than those who tend not to experience it, suggests a new American study: however the researchers said the findings should be confirmed via clinical trials before making any clinical recommendations...
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October 27, 2009
Why does religiousness predict lower rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts? Examining the roles of religious beliefs and social support
by Michael D. Anestis, M.S. A substantial amount of research has indicated that a higher level of religiousness - a term that refers to a general tendency to adhere to a set of religious beliefs or practices shared by a...
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September 4, 2009
Scapegoats cause disease
The New York Times has a fascinating piece on the historical tendency for societies to find scapegoats for outbreaks of disease.The article gives examples from modern epidemics of how specific groups have been singled out as responsible for a disease as a simple explanation for complex situations.One of the most interesting parts is where it tackles why certain groups may have been targeted.In so
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September 3, 2009
Evidence That Priming Affiliation Increases Helping Behavior In Infants As Young As 18 Months
In a new study, researchers found that priming infants with subtle cues to affiliation increases their tendency to be helpful.
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August 25, 2009
Share And Share Alike: How The Modern World Affects Our Tendency To Share
From giving directions to a stranger to cooking a meal for loved ones, sharing is an essential part of the human experience. A new study unravels the complexities of sharing, and examines how changes in our culture affect sharing.
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July 7, 2009
Motivational interviewing: Developing intrinsic motivation for change
by Michael D. Anestis, M.S. I often have a difficult time watching films and television shows that depict psychotherapy. This is true for a variety of reasons: the tendency to make-up disorders, the tendency to depict bizarre ineffective or even...
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June 17, 2009
Putting A Name To A Face May Be Key To Brain’s Facial Expertise
Our tendency to see people and faces as individuals may explain why we are such experts at recognizing them, new research indicates. This approach can be learned and applied to other objects as well.
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