
Violence Between Couples Is Usually Calculated, And Does Not Result From Loss Of Control, Study Suggests
Violence between couples is
usually the result of a
calculated decision-making
process and the partner
inflicting violence will do
... > full story

Internet Fuels Virtual Subculture For Sex Trade, Study Finds
The Internet has spawned a
virtual subculture of
"johns" who share
information electronically
about prostitution,
potentially making them
... > full story

Culture Is More Important Than Genes To Altruistic Behavior In Large-scale Societies
Socially learned behavior
and belief are much better
candidates than genetics to
explain the self-sacrificing
behavior we see among
... > full story

Rhesus Macaque Monkey Moms 'Go Gaga' For Baby, Too
The intense exchanges that
human mothers share with
their newborn infants may
have some pretty deep roots,
suggests a study of rhesus
macaques. ... > full story
- Violence Between Couples Is Usually Calculated, And Does Not Result From Loss Of Control, Study Suggests
- Internet Fuels Virtual Subculture For Sex Trade, Study Finds
- Culture Is More Important Than Genes To Altruistic Behavior In Large-scale Societies
- Rhesus Macaque Monkey Moms 'Go Gaga' For Baby, Too
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Gay Men Prefer Masculine-faced Men, Study Suggests
October 31, 2009 New research suggests that regardless of sexual orientation, men prefer sexual dimorphism in faces. This study finds that gay men preferred the most masculine-faced men, while straight men preferred ... > full story -
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Study Shows Linkage Between Teen Girls' Weight And Sexual Behavior
October 29, 2009 A new study sheds new light on the relationship between race, body weight and sexual behavior among adolescent girls. The results suggest that a girl's ethnicity and her actual weight or perception ... > full story -
Two Brain Structures Key To Emotional Balance Especially In Threatening Situations
October 23, 2009 Researchers have discovered that a primitive region of the brain responsible for sensorimotor control also has an important role in regulating emotional responses to threatening situations. This ... > full story -
Friendship Is Mainly About 'Me, Me And Me'
October 22, 2009 Young people mainly select their friends according to the image they have of another person, irrespective of whether the person concerned actually satisfies that image. A Dutch researcher has ... > full story -
Halloween Sex Offender Policies Questioned
October 22, 2009 The rates of non-familial sex crimes against children under the age of 12 are no higher during the Halloween season than at any other times of the year, according to a new study. The findings raise ... > full story -
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Pregnant Women Who Are Lesbians Want To Be Treated Like Any Other Expectant Mother
October 22, 2009 Midwives often struggle to meet the needs of pregnant women who are lesbians, according to a study of 30-46 year-olds just published. The majority felt that health-care staff focused more on their ... > full story -
Confronting Bad Behavior: Is There A Social Payoff?
October 18, 2009 Suppose you are at a busy playground and you hear an 11-year-old using language he didn't learn on Sesame Street. There are plenty of other adults around, but, apparently, not this child's parents. ... > full story -
Fear Of Being Laughed At Crosses Cultural Boundaries
October 16, 2009 Laughter is an emotional expression that is innate in human beings. This means laughing at others is also believed to be a universal phenomenon. However, the fear of being laughed at causes some ... > full story -
Substance Abuse Diagnostic Test For Teens Can Also Predict High Risk Sexual Behavior
October 16, 2009 Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to adolescents engaging in dangerous sexual activity. Yet, research suggests that fewer than half of pediatricians report screening patients for such ... > full story -
Teenage Boys Take Less Responsibility For Preventing The Spread Of Chlamydia
October 14, 2009 Teenage boys in Sweden take less responsibility than girls for preventing the spread of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections, according to a new ... > full story
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