Psychology

Want A Man To Help? High Heels Work

Following a woman in high heels up out of the subway is like discovering America. Following a woman in flip-flops up out of the subway is like riding the subway.- Rich Brookhiser Women judge men by their shoes, that is no secret. Women colloquially say th ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Nov 19 2014 - 11:30am

What Makes A Terrorist Stop Being A Terrorist?

Hundreds of ISIS militants are rumored to be disillusioned. Handout/Reuters By John Horgan, University of Massachusetts Lowell “Feet first”. That’s how one terrorist leader told recruits was the only way out. It makes sense. Allowing members to just walk ...

Article - The Conversation - Nov 20 2014 - 4:24pm

For Women, Being In Charge Is Depressing

A study of 1,300 middle-aged men and 1,500 middle-aged women in Wisconsin found that being the boss increases depression among women but decreases it for men. "Women with job authority-- the ability to hire, fire, and influence pay-- have significantl ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 21 2014 - 10:33am

Faces Of Terrorism: Group Identification Changes Perception

Americans may recall the 'threat warning level' system that came into being after the terrorist attacks on the Wall Trade Center on September 9th, 2011. It was a color coded with 5 levels. But it never once dropped below 3- yellow, before it was ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 24 2014 - 12:45pm

Surveys Show Global Warming Belief Doesn't Change With The Weather

What will it take to convince skeptics of global warming that the phenomenon is real? Droughts, floods and heat waves will begin to change minds. ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 24 2014 - 1:25pm

Not Just The Wealthy: Feeling Like You Have Enough Drives Opposition To More Taxes

There is a perception that 'the wealthy' are opposed to more taxes and income redistribution in America. But the wealthy already pay an alarming amount in taxes and 47% remain loyal to tax-cutting politicians every election cycle. People have id ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 25 2014 - 3:03pm

Do 'Typical' Sexual Fantasies Even Exist?

Fantasies shouldn't be confused with wishes or behaviors. conrado /Shutterstock By Christian Joyal, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) Can we use unusual sexual fantasies to identify sexual deviancy? Is there a link between what people fant ...

Article - The Conversation - Nov 28 2014 - 10:48am

Female Sexual Dysfunction, Knowing How To Ask For What Feels Good

Our culture tells women there's something wrong with them if they don't orgasm. Gustavo Gomes /Flickr, CC BY-NC By Sally Hunter, University of New England ...

Article - The Conversation - Dec 6 2014 - 12:26pm

Is Schizophrenia A Real Illness?

Shifting descriptions of schizophrenia. Shutterstock By Huw Green, City University of New York In an attempt to move away from the traditional language used to describe psychosis and schizophrenia, the British Psychological Society (BPS) has launched an u ...

Article - The Conversation - Nov 29 2014 - 8:00am

Sex Research And The Size Effect – Why Gender Studies Are Often Hyped

Not as simple as black and white. Fred Bchx, CC BY-NC-SA By Ian Rickard, Durham University ...

Article - The Conversation - Nov 30 2014 - 7:00am