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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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