Snake and Spider Phobias are Linked to a Lower Risk of Feeling Connected to Nature
For the first time, a study in Hungary including more than a thousand people discovered that those who feel more connected to nature are less…
Psychology
Attraction is Predicted by Unconscious Physiological Responses
Particularly when they first meet, it can be very difficult to tell whether two individuals will be attracted to one another. Prochazkova and colleagues’ fascinating…
Addictive Personality
An addictive personality is a personality that is more likely to become addicted to something. It refers to a hypothesized set of personality traits that…
Polysubstance Dependence
Polysubstance dependence is a type of substance use disorder in which an individual indiscriminately uses at least three different classes of substances and does not…
How Natural Disaster can Strengthen Relationships between Couples
Natural disasters can actually bring married couples closer together, at least temporarily, according to a study of couples in the Houston area before and after…
What to do if Your Partner is Just Not Interested in Talking About It: Openness and Communication are the Foundation of Successful Relationships
In romantic relationships, self-disclosure is frequently linked to favorable outcomes such as increased closeness, intimacy, love, commitment, and trust as well as relationship stability and…
Can These Language Features Predict Suicide Attempts?
We are aware that certain themes are more likely to be thought about and discussed by those who have suicidal thoughts. For instance, a survey…
When Should the Borderline Personality Diagnosis Be Dropped?
Mental health specialists have argued over whether personality disorders may be divided into categories or dimensions for the past ten years. This topic has implications…
Social Attraction Network in the Brain
How does the brain of an animal recognize other animals of its own kind? Researchers studying this process in juvenile zebrafish have discovered a neuronal…
Action Video Games can Help you Improve your Reading Skills
What if, instead of being an impediment to literacy, video games could actually help children improve their reading skills? Scientists tested an action video game…
Children are Affected Differently than Adults by Virtual Reality
Immersive virtual reality disrupts the child’s default coordination strategy, according to scientists, which should be considered when developing virtual reality rehabilitation protocols for children. While…
Reducing Psychosocial Stress and Anxiety through Virtual Training
Stress can have a negative impact on our lives. It can result in physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive problems, and sleep disturbances. It can…
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