How Our Emotions are Influenced by Novelty, Complexity, and Duration
The Swiss developmental psychologist Jean Piaget and, decades later, Sylvan Tomkins, a giant in the development of theories of consciousness, developed complex theories of how…
Psychology
Too Much Emotional Input Without a Circuit Breaker Might Ruin Your Relationships
“Emotional circuit breakers” is a term used to describe strategies and techniques that can help individuals regulate and manage their emotions when they are experiencing…
Disparities in Childbearing
Disparities in childbearing refer to differences or inequalities in the rates and outcomes of pregnancy and childbirth among different groups of people, such as those…
How to Use Anxiety as a Source of Growth in Six Ways
Anxiety is a state of alarm, worry, or fear brought on by an impending threat that isn’t always real. In the end, anxiety contradicts trust…
Speech Changes may be the First Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease
Altered speech, also known as hypokinetic dysarthria, is one of the early signs of Parkinson’s disease. People with Parkinson’s may experience changes in their speech…
Low-impact Changes in Human Recreation Animal Behavior
Human activities such as hiking, camping, bird-watching, and other forms of low-impact recreation can have an impact on wildlife behavior. When wildlife are frequently exposed…
Loneliness and Social Isolation raise the Risk of Heart Failure
Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to an increased risk of heart failure. Studies have shown that people who experience these factors have a…
A Study Looks at How Considering your Values Before you Speak Might Lead to Healthier Relationships
Taking the time to reflect on your values before engaging in communication with others can lead to happier relationships. The idea is that by being…
According to a Recent Study, Many BPD People Hear Voices Telling Them to Harm Themselves
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by intense and unstable emotions, distorted sense of self, impulsivity, and unstable relationships with others.…
Researchers Find a Novel Preference Structure to Describe the Aesthetics of Our Daily Clothing Choices
A recent study has found a new way to understand why we make certain clothing choices based on our aesthetic preferences. This new discovery may…
The Perception of Social Behavior Varies
Different people have different opinions and perceptions of what is considered social, and what is considered socially acceptable may change over time and between cultures.…
Which Recreational Activities have been linked to Lower Risk of Dementia?
Leisure activities that are linked to a lower risk of dementia include physical exercise, social engagement, mentally stimulating activities, and hobbies such as reading, playing…
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