Psychology

Grandiose Narcissism: The Bright And Dark Side Of US Presidents

Narcissus, the physically flawless character of Greek mythology, wound up falling in love with his own reflection. It isn't a good role model, and for that reason it is an insult thrown around by amateur therapists even more often than "he has A ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 7 2013 - 12:18pm

Slacktivism: People Who 'Like' A Facebook Post Feel Like They've Done Their Part

You have seen lots of advertisements for causes or companies asking you to 'like' them on Facebook. In the world of pretend Internet money, a 'like' has value but charities know the cold, bleak truth; once people have taken the action ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 8 2013 - 9:36am

Among Teens, Spirituality Helps Sobriety, Even For Atheists

If the spirit is willing the flesh is not so weak.  ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 13 2013 - 6:13pm

Food Labels- The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Special labels for foods that have genetic modification and are not organically processed have been the target of initiatives and legislative efforts recently. While a recent survey found that only 7 percent of people felt labeling GMOs was very important ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 19 2013 - 3:38pm

Cognitive Dread: People Would Rather Get An Electric Shock Than Think About Going To The Dentist

Faced with inevitable pain, most people choose to get over with as soon as possible, according to a new paper in which participants chose between real painful stimuli in the form of electric shocks, and imagined painful dental appointments occurring at di ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 22 2013 - 9:48am

This Holiday, Engage In Less Political Correctness And You Could Be Healthier

This week, Americans officially start focusing on Christmas holiday celebrations and that means a lot of high-calorie food. ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 24 2013 - 1:24pm

Awe-Inspiring Nature Might Increase Belief In The Supernatural

Awe-inspiring moments, like the sight of the Grand Canyon or the Aurora Borealis, might increase our tendency to believe in God and the supernatural, according to a new paper in Psychological Science which suggests that awe-inspiring sights increase our m ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 25 2013 - 8:19am

Quality People Avoid Companies That Screen Social Media Accounts

A recent paper from North Carolina State University found that companies that screen the social media accounts of job applicants alienate potential employees – making it harder for them to attract top job candidates.   In some cases, social media screenin ...

Article - News Staff - Dec 2 2013 - 3:54pm

Violent Video Games Make Teens Eat More And Cheat More- Psychologists

Playing violent video games not only increases aggression, it also leads to less self-control and more cheating, according to  a paper in Social Psychological and Personality Science. The psychologists found that teens who played violent video games ate m ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 25 2013 - 1:10pm

Black Friday: When It Comes To Retailers, Goodwill Has A Short Shelf Life

It's Black Friday in the US- the day after Thanksgiving and was once the beginning of the Christmas season. That means a lot of shopping and that means a lot of anxiety about local retailers versus online vendors. It turns out that local stores, espe ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 29 2013 - 7:30am