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When monkeys think other monkeys will also be rewarded, their own rewards become less appealing
How much we value an item is often related to what other people have. You might want the newest fashion, but not once everybody has it. Or, winning a free lunch at your favorite restaurant might not seem as great if the other person won a million dollars. Now, researchers in Japan have discovered a…
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Self-Esteem & Sleep: Need For Perfection, Negative Thoughts Keep Teens Awake At Night
The years between 12 and 20 are a period of self-discovery and self-doubt for the average teen. It’s hard not to compare oneself to others in high school, especially in today’s day and age of Instagram and selfies. Now, a new study conducted at Flinders University finds that teenagers experience insomnia most often due to…
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Bullshit Ability as an Honest Signal of Intelligence
The ability to navigate social systems efficiently is critical to our species. Bullshitting, a style of communication characterised by an intent to be convincing or impressive without concern for the truth, is ubiquitous within human societies.
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New Study Explains a Secret to More Efficient Learning
Students who see objects first and then hear the name — object-label learners — process inconsistent information better than learners who hear the name first and then see the object
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Formula To Happiness? Study Discovers Secret To Thriving
Formula To Happiness? Study Discovers Secret To Thriving — Feeling Good about Life and Yourself and Being Good at Something
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Stress Today, Dementia Tomorrow? Study Finds Middle-Aged Women Most at Risk
Research shows today’s stressors can impact future brain functioning, especially for women. It is this gender difference that was the subject of a recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
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Practicing Judo Could Improve Health, Social Struggles Of Children With Autism
According to a study by researchers at the University of Central Florida, practicing the martial art Judo is a viable option for helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) be more active and interact with others.
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The dreaming brain tunes out the outside world
Scientists from the CNRS and the ENS-PSL in France and Monash University in Australia have shown that the brain suppresses information from the outside world, such as the sound of a conversation, during the sleep phase linked to dreaming.
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Worried Much? Using A Mindfulness Training App Could Help Quiet Your Fears
If you’re feeling extra jittery lately, your smartphone may be able to bring you some relief. A study by researchers in Denmark found that daily use of a mindfulness training app makes it easier for people to reduce their body’s fear reactions.
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Planning to avoid temptations helps in goal pursuit — Ending Bad Habits
People who make plans to avoid or handle temptations may be more likely to achieve goals, such as academic and weight loss goals, according to new research by University of Wyoming psychologists.
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