
Couples Who Say 'We' Do Better at Resolving Conflicts
People often complain about
those seemingly smug married
couples who constantly refer
to themselves as "we." But a
new study suggests that
spouses who use "we-ness"
... > full story

Can Blocking a Frown Keep Bad Feelings at Bay?
Your facial expression may
tell the world what you are
thinking or feeling. But it
also affects your ability to
understand written language
related to emotions, accordi ... > full story

Developmental Delay May Explain Behavior of Easygoing Bonobo Apes
New research suggests that
evolutionary changes in
cognitive development
underlie the extensive
social and behavioral
... > full story

Can Men Be Trusted to Take Male Contraceptive Pill?
New research in the UK casts
doubt on whether men can be
trusted to take the male
contraceptive pill, which is
currently undergoing trials.
The findings show that while ... > full story
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'Counterfactual' Thinkers Are More Motivated and Analytical, Study Suggests
February 9, 2010 Counterfactual thinking -- considering a "turning point" moment in the past and alternate universes had it not occurred -- heightens one's perception of the moment as significant, and even fated, ... > full story -
Winning the War on Weight
February 8, 2010 An Australian study into the health beliefs and behaviors of obese people has found that the more severely obese a person is, the less likely they feel they can reduce their ... > full story -
Moms Influence How Children Develop Advanced Cognitive Functions
February 8, 2010 Executive functioning is a set of advanced cognitive functions -- such as the ability to control impulses, remember things, and show mental flexibility -- that help us plan and monitor what we do to ... > full story -
Psychosocial Problems Are Common in Children With Dental Fear
February 8, 2010 Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counseling contact with a ... > full story -
Financial Hardship Contributes to Diagnosis Anxiety
February 8, 2010 Women with medium or low levels of income are more susceptible to anxiety and depression after ductal carcinoma in situ ... > full story -
Brain Dopamine Receptor Density Correlates With Social Status
February 7, 2010 People have typically viewed the benefits that accrue with social status primarily from the perspective of external rewards. A new study suggests that there are internal rewards as well. Researchers ... > full story -
Moms' Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Antisocial Behavior in Teens
February 6, 2010 Researchers studying 120 British youth from inner-city areas found that mothers who became depressed when pregnant were four times as likely to have children who were violent at 16. This was true for ... > full story -
From Music to Sports: Autonomy Fosters Passion Among Kids
February 4, 2010 Parents take heed: children and young adults are more likely to pursue sports, music or other pastimes when given an opportunity to nurture their own passion. According to a new study, parental ... > full story -
Excessive Internet Use Is Linked to Depression
February 4, 2010 People who spend a lot of time browsing the 'Net' are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its ... > full story -
Relationship Recall: Attachment Style May Affect Memories of Relationship Events
February 3, 2010 It can be frustrating when our partners remember things differently than we do, but according to new research, they are not trying to be difficult, but personality may affect how they (and we) ... > full story
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