Cognitive training interventions appear to improve aspects of emotion regulation among patients with major depression, according to new research published in Behaviour Research and Therapy. While the emotional toll of major depressive disorder is well …
Study sheds light on the nuanced relationship between self-esteem and use of make-up
Makeup usage has been linked to both low and high self-esteem in previous research. While women with low self-esteem may use it to cover up insecurities, women with high self-esteem may use it to attract attention. A study published in PLOS One explore…
Neuroscientists gain a deeper understanding of how LSD affects molecular brain activity
The dopaminergic system appears to play an important but overlooked role in LSD’s effects on consciousness, according to new research published in the journal Psychopharmacology. The findings provide new insight into the neurophysiological mechanisms r…
New study highlights the importance of perspective taking in maintaining healthy romantic relationships
Perspective-taking appears to act as a buffer against psychological relationship aggression during emerging adulthood, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Forming and maintaining romantic relationshi…
Misuse and abuse of stimulant medications are linked to hallucinations, delusional infestations, and hair pulling
In a new review article published in the scientific journal Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft, researchers discuss the negative and harmful side effects of taking/abusing stimulant medications that help with symptoms of ADHD. Participants with ADHD…
Biden voters were much more likely to report negative voting than Trump voters in the 2020 election
In the 2020 election, many Americans chose to vote due to their hatred of the opposing candidate, rather than their fondness for their chosen politician. A study published in American Political Research seeks to understand the dynamics behind this so-c…
New study indicates that invoking “white privilege” often backfires
A wide variety of historical, economic and cultural forces combine to allow a larger percentage of whites to climb up the socioeconomic ladder than Blacks and Hispanics. Some people call the combined effects of these forces “white privilege.” Though th…
Partners’ heart rates synchronize in complex patterns of interaction when they are in close proximity
How important is being close to your romantic partner? A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that spatial proximity can have implications for the dynamics of the relationship. Many people rely heavily on their s…
Expert Starcraft players employ more efficient gaze control abilities than low skill players, study finds
Research shows action video game players have improved cognitive function such as better task-switching (i.e., quickly alternating between multiple separate tasks) ability and visual processing compared to non-players. New research published in PLOS ON…
UFC mixed martial arts fighting events appear to reduce involvement in violent crime
New research casts doubts on claims that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events encourage aggressive and criminal behavior. The study, published in the Journal of Health Economics, provides evidence that UFC mixed martial arts fights and related T…