Psychology

Phobias flourish among the elderly

November 14, 2015 in Health

One in ten old people might expect to have a phobia which is serious enough to be diagnosed as a mental issue, according to Swedish research.

Heavier babies become more trusting adults

November 5, 2015 in Health

The more you weigh at birth the more trusting you are as an adult, shows new research.

Women and men react differently to infidelity

October 12, 2015 in Society & Culture

Men are clearly more jealous of sexual infidelity than emotional infidelity. The opposite is true for women.

This is how we motivate people to tackle climate change

October 6, 2015 in Environment

Psychologists have a new way to make people act on climate change, regardless if they do not accept the underlying science.

Cooperation at the expense of society

October 5, 2015 in Society & Culture

In an experiment, women were shown to be more likely to conspire than men, even when this was not in the best interests of society.

Common group identity may motivate integration efforts

September 30, 2015 in Society & Culture

Immigrants may experience less racism and receive more support when citizens believe in a common group identity that embraces everyone regardless of their birthplace.

Trust makes our hearts beat as one

September 21, 2015 in Society & Culture

People who trust each other often find their hearts beat in step with one another when collaborating on a task. Scientists are puzzled by the phenomenon.

Feigning illness to gain attention

September 5, 2015 in Health

Intentional physical injury and unconscious motivation are key elements in people with a factitious disease.

Scientists: Sleep therapy beats sleeping pills

July 10, 2015 in Health

More people with severe sleep disorders should receive sleep therapy. It is at least as effective as sleeping pills, but without the side effects, concludes a new health report.