The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the …
2024年2月14日 · In the second phase, with a subset of participants, the study further explored how the BAS-SLO scores correlated with the intensity of romantic love, finding that higher sensitivity in the Behavioral Activation System towards a romantic partner was significantly associated with stronger feelings of love.
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Emophilia: The psychology of falling in love quickly
2024年11月20日 · A recent paper in Personality and Individual Differences argues that the concept of “emophilia”—the tendency to fall in love both quickly and often—deserves greater attention in psychology and relationship studies. Written by Daniel Jones, an associate professor at the University of Nevada Reno, the paper highlights emophilia as a distinct trait that …
New study unpacks the impact of TikTok and short video apps on ...
2024年2月16日 · A recent study published in the journal Psychiatry Research has shared compelling insights into how TikTok and similar short-video applications impact the lives of adolescents. The study differentiates between non-users, moderate users, and addictive users of these platforms — revealing that addictive users tend to suffer from significantly worse mental …
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2016年9月17日 · Why Visit: If you’re interested in the scientific side of psychology and how brain research influences our understanding of behavior and cognition, Scientific American Mind is an invaluable resource. It presents complex topics in an engaging and accessible manner. BPS Research Digest. Published by the British Psychological Society, this digest offers a concise …
New study offers a detailed glimpse into the otherworldly
2022年2月21日 · A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology provides an in-depth look at the types of otherworldly experiences that people have when they take a high dose of the psychedelic substance dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The findings provide new insight on the complex dimensions of the DMT experience. DMT is a naturally occurring chemical found in …
Study finds Tetris-based therapy can ease post-traumatic stress ...
2024年11月13日 · “Many people all over the world will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. I’m interested in developing a relatively simple treatment that can help more people globally,” said study author Emily A. Holmes, a professor at Uppsala University and head of the PERCEPT – Mental Imagery and Mental Health lab. “To do this we use mental health science.
New study reveals lithium’s impact on brain activity during
2023年11月9日 · A recent study explores how lithium affects brain processes in emotion regulation, revealing that it alters brain activity and connectivity in healthy participants. These findings provide insights into lithium's psychological effects and may guide future treatments for bipolar disorder, despite some unexpected results and the need for further research in patients.
The hero’s journey: New psychology research reveals a ... - PsyPost
2024年1月9日 · Researchers discovered that viewing life as a Hero's Journey, a narrative of overcoming challenges and transformation, enhances life's meaning. This principle, derived from mythologist Joseph Campbell's work, was tested in extensive studies …
Prosopagnosia: Mayo Clinic study sheds new light on “face
2024年1月31日 · A new study reveals new insights into prosopagnosia, a condition impairing face recognition. It distinguishes between developmental and acquired forms, links it to various neurological diseases, and explores brain region involvement.