Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia are three times more likely to die, and die younger, than the general population, according to new research. The findings highlight a need for solutions to […]
Reciprocity, cooperation under the assumption that we will receive benefits in return, outweighs our desire to conform with group norms when we’re deciding whether to cooperate with someone, suggests new […]
Previous research has demonstrated abstract concepts associated with spatial location (e.g., God in the Heavens) could direct visual attention upward or downward, because thinking about the abstract concepts activates the […]
Carefully tracking eye movements offers a new method for empirically monitoring temporal expectation in people with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, new research shows. Evidence has been emerging that small involuntary eye […]
Nobody likes to think about lying on their death bed. From health anxiety to midlife crises, it seems like thoughts about ageing and death can often unleash some level of […]
Physical exercise may help people exert more control over impulsivity, a recent small study suggests. “There’s a particular type of task called ‘delay discounting’ that presents individuals with a series […]
Self-compassion is a key part of recovery for people with eating disorders, University of Queensland researchers report. The study reviewed the use of compassion focused therapy (CFT) in the treatment […]
It is common for relationships to go through rough spots because one partner seeks more closeness while the other seeks more distance. It’s a cycle that psychologists call a pursuer-distancer […]
