Anger Impairs People’s Cognitive Scope, Study Shows
The fact that anger can have adverse effects on behavior is evident. When people get angry, they behave in ways that they normally would not do. So, …
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Social Effectiveness Therapy Beats Social Anxiety, Study Shows
At some point in our lives, we all experience symptoms of anxiety. Public speaking or other unfamiliar situations can provoke natural feelings of anxiety. When these …
People Who Are Consciously Aware of Their Emotions Deal With Them More Effectively, Study Shows
People who are consciously aware of their emotions deal with them more effectively. This idea is supported by a recent survey study by Claudia Subic-Wrana and …
4 Reasons Why Some People Are Afraid of Happiness (Why Happiness Isn’t an Universal Ideal)
Most people want to be happy, and personal happiness is considered to be one of the most important values in life in contemporary Western cultures. However, some …
When People Lack a Sense of Control in Their Environment, They Make It Up in Their Heads
Whenever people are unable to control and predict their environment, they actively seek to restore feelings of control by behaving and thinking in certain ways.
Study: Feelings of Flow May Lead to Risk-Taking Behavior
Previous research has focused on the many benefits of the experience of flow such as motivation and persistence in learning contexts. Flow has also been …
Are We More Connected to our Family and Friends? Yes, Brain Study Shows
A brain study by Beckes and colleagues (2013) shows how familiarity increases empathy, making the boundary between self and other less clear. The researchers used a fMRI …