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Oct. 20, 2022 — In response to a high-competition environment, Trinidadian killifish evolve larger brains, increasing their fitness and survival rates, according to a new ...
May 25, 2021 — From shamans and mystics to cult leaders and divine kings, why have people throughout history accorded high status to people believed to have supernatural powers? According to a new study, this ...
May 24, 2021 — Researchers showed that adding gamification with either competition or support increased physical activity for patients with Type 2 ...
Mar. 16, 2022 — Researchers have made inroads into understanding how the mammalian brain encodes social rank and uses this information to shape behaviors. In mice engaged in a competition, the team discovered, ...
June 1, 2022 — New research shows that narcissism can cause knowledge barriers within organizations. Narcissists hinder cooperation between units due to a sense of ...
Mar. 16, 2022 — In mice, social ranking in a group was linked to the results of competition, and certain neurons in the brain stored this social ranking information to inform decisions. Manipulating the activity of ...
Aug. 6, 2021 — By manipulating the dopamine receptors of monkeys and studying their behavior, scientists reveal how our brain makes us feel ...
Jan. 27, 2022 — People like to take the path of least resistance when it comes to cognitive effort -- a common assumption in cognitive psychology. Researchers have now come to a different conclusion: once people ...
June 26, 2023 — A sense of purpose in life -- whether it's a high-minded quest to make a difference or a simple hobby with personal meaning -- can offer potent protection against loneliness, according to new ...
Oct. 30, 2023 — While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can also be a powerful motivator for people to achieve challenging goals in their lives, according to new ...
