
Human-Like Opponents Lead to More Aggression in Video Game Players
Video games that pit players
against human-looking
characters may be more
likely to provoke violent
thoughts and words than
... > full story

Fish Win Fights on Strength of Personality
When predicting the outcome
of a fight, the big guy
doesn't always win suggests
new research on fish.
Scientists have found that
when fish fight over food,
... > full story

Infants' Sweat Response Predicts Aggressive Behavior as Toddlers
Infants who sweat less in
response to scary situations
at age 1 show more physical
and verbal aggression at age
3, according to new research ... > full story

Harms of Harsh Discipline Are Softened by a Loving Mother
The use of harsh discipline
of unwanted behavior in
children has long been
controversial. Whether
verbal (insults, disparaging
... > full story
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Relationship Troubles? Some Sad Music Might Help You Feel Better
May 14, 2013 Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new ... > full story -
Couples' Thoughts During Disagreements Affect Relationship Satisfaction
May 14, 2013 People who are unhappy in their romantic relationship spend more time during a disagreement thinking about how angry and frustrated they are, but happy couples coordinate their thoughts so that when ... > full story -
Why Family Conflict Affects Some Children More Than Others
May 8, 2013 New research reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems. Researchers found that the way in which children ... > full story -
Link Between Intimate Partner Violence and Depression
May 7, 2013 Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of ... > full story -
Teen Girls Who Exercise Are Less Likely to Be Violent
May 6, 2013 Regular exercise is touted as an antidote for many ills, including stress, depression and obesity. Physical activity also may help decrease violent behavior among adolescent girls, according to new ... > full story -
Camaraderie of Sports Teams May Deter Bullying, Violence
May 5, 2013 As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new ... > full story -
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Cyberbullying Rampant Among High School Students: Nearly One-Third of Youths Also Report Playing Video/computer Games for More Than 3 Hours a Day
May 5, 2013 Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year. What's more, 10 of those students spend three or more hours on an ... > full story -
Experts to Focus on the Science of Gun Safety
May 4, 2013 Pediatric leaders and researchers tackled the complex and often politically charged subject of gun ... > full story -
Violent Video Games Have Lower Effects on Highly-Exposed Teens
May 3, 2013 Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new ... > full story -
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Humor Styles and Bullying in Schools: Not a Laughing Matter
May 1, 2013 There is a clear link between children’s use of humor and their susceptibility to being bullied by their peers, according to a major new ... > full story
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