Tag: Psychology
Your Smartphone Makes You Dumber
New research indicates that our cognitive capacity is reduced whenever our phones are within reach—whether it’s turned on or off.
Adrian Ward and coauthors conducted...
Your Face Can Tell Whether You Are Rich or Poor
Put on a happy face, your success may depend on it, suggests a study by psychology researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of...
Pursuit of Money Has A Downside
Although people living in consumer-based cultures such as Dubai's often believe that they will be happier if they acquire more money, they should always...
Summer Heat Makes People Moody, Unhelpful
Summer heat affects all living things and for some can be even fatal.
A recently released study proved that when it's uncomfortably hot, people are...
Scientifically Proven: Best Friendships Keep You Safe
Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life.
Until now, little scientific research has been carried out into the...
How Video Games Change Your Brain
Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video...
A Link Between Mind Wandering, Giving Up
People whose minds tend to wander are less likely to stick to their long-term goals, according to new research led by the University of...
Bringing Emotion Back Into Decision Making Achieves Business Success
A new approach to business strategy chooses decisive action over data analyses
Spontaneity, speed and a willingness to lead with intuition, are key to business...
Most Popular Books about Secret to Success
To be successful is not as easy as it may sound. Although many people dream of it, only a few manage to become very...
Falling in Love Only Takes about a Fifth of a Second
A meta-analysis study conducted by Syracuse University Professor Stephanie Ortigue reveals falling in love can elicit not only the same euphoric feeling as using...
The root of depression linked to not receiving rewards
Understanding of the physical root of depression has been advanced, thanks to new research. Researchers have identified the lateral orbitofrontal cortex as the area...
Men More Narcissistic than Women?
Women can spend hours in front of the mirror, but men are actually more narcissistic, says a new research. It turns out gender stereotypes...
How to Be Happy in Recession
People are happier in stable economic environments than in down periods. And as a result of experiencing the newly unfolding recession, many of us...
8 Facts about Smiling That Will Make You Smile
What makes you smile? A comedy movie, a cheerful song or being surrounded by your friends? There are many things that can bring a...
6 Surprising Facts about Happiness and Music
Happiness and music are more connected that you think! In fact, “happy music” is a widely accepted term in the scientific field. Researchers define...
Adults Also Affected by Summer Brain Drain
Summer brain drain is usually associated with children and school holiday. However, not many people are aware of the fact that adults are also...
Buy Happiness on a Budget
Money can't buy happiness! This is a popular saying and we are not even imagining to argue against it. However, the connection between happiness...
People Get Nicer as They Age
Have you ever wondered why older people seem more responsible, kinder, and more agreeable than those still in their youth? After conducting numerous research...