Category: Psychology
UC Berkeley: All Humans Have 16 Facial Expressions in Common Regardless of Cultural Differences
Key takeaways: Humans share 16 core facial expressions across cultures. These expressions appear in similar social and emotional contexts. More research is needed to confirm how genuine these expressions …People Who Are Generous Are Perceived to Be More Attractive Study Shows
Generosity has been previously linked to improved psychological outcomes such as increased self-esteem, happiness, and quality of life. Due to such positive outcomes, researchers have directed their efforts to …
The Science of Racism: Does IQ Have Anything to Do With Bigotry?
⚠️ Editor’s Note: This article explores sociological and psychological theories around racism and prejudice. It references research and academic opinion, but it is not intended as a clinical or …
African American Women Exposed to Racism Are More Likely to Experience Cognitive Decline
Key Takeaways: African American women facing institutional racism are 2.66x more likely to experience cognitive decline, per a study of 17,323 women. Chronic stress from racism correlates with type …Narcissistic Behavior Prevents People From Acknowledging and Learning From Their Mistakes
Narcissism is defined as an egotistic admiration of one’s self-image and the belief that one is more entitled and deserving than others. Narcissistic behavior is rooted in an unwavering …Mental Stress May Be the Reason Behind Your Fever
Conditions related to mental health such as anxiety and depression can negatively alter normal physiological reactions, even resulting in fever. Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that prompts a …
Simulating Exposure to Feces to Treat OCD Shows Promise
To combat obsessive-compulsive disorders related to cleanliness, Anglo-American researchers used a method known as the rubber hand illusion, where the patients were made to feel as though their hands …Too Much Work, Stress, and Ironically Not Enough Work Could Give You a Stroke, Studies Show
Key Takeaways: Working long hours increases stroke risk – More than 10 hours a day raises the risk by 29%, or 45% after a decade. Even a standard 41-48 …