How to Speak Persuasively
Discover how to successfully persuade others with these findings from a recent study on speech. Christie Nicholson reports
May 14, 2011•3 min
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Know Thyself
A recent review paper shows that we might not know ourselves as well as we think. Christie Nicholson reports
May 07, 2011•3 min
First Impressions Can Be Quite Accurate
A study about the perception of neighborhoods reveals that our gut instinct based on the physical features of the neighborhood is highly accurate. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 30, 2011•3 min
Reading the Mind to Restore Speech
By just thinking about, or saying, certain words, people can control a computer cursor. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 25, 2011•3 min
Our Uhs and Ums May Help Children Learn Language
We think we should remove any ums and uhs when we talk, especially when teaching children language. New research finds that such pauses may be useful. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 17, 2011•3 min
Yawns Are Contagious When You're with Friends
Research with chimpanzees finds that chimps yawn more around other yawning chimps from their own community than with those from a separate community. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 10, 2011•3 min
People with Tourette Syndrome Show Strong Cognitive Control
Research finds that increased brain activity in key areas is tightly linked to an ability to control the tics caused by Tourette syndrome. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 02, 2011•3 min
First Sex Alters Body Image
A recent assessment of undergrads reveals a gender difference in how the students see their bodies after their first sexual intercourse. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 27, 2011•3 min
Self-Restraint Leads Us to Prefer Aggression
Research shows that when we practice self-restraint, we also tend to prefer aggressive messaging and movies. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 20, 2011•3 min
Right-Handers Tend to Prefer the Right Side
Recent research in the journal Psychological Science found that righties tend to prefer the right side of anything (spatially speaking) and lefties the left. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 13, 2011•3 min
Perception of Our Physical State When Depressed or Anxious
Depression and anxiety have very different influences on how we perceive physical symptoms. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 06, 2011•3 min
Social Context Influences Language
A recent study with teenage male songbirds finds that they can suddenly have a surge of tweeting talent when they are placed in the presence of a female bird. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 27, 2011•3 min
Early Attachment May Affect Our Ability to Resolve Conflict in Relationships
Recent research in the journal Psychological Science reveals that infant attachment styles might influence our ability to recover from fights with our romantic partners. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 22, 2011•3 min
Look to Lessen Acute Pain
Volunteers could endure an uncomfortable stimulus longer when they looked at the affected body part, and even longer if the part appeared enlarged
Feb 14, 2011•3 min
Cannabis May Influence Onset of Psychosis
Research to be published this summer finds that the use of cannabis is associated with the early onset of psychosis. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 07, 2011•3 min
Babies Think Large Means Dominant
Recent research shows that even infants have a bias to think that big means alpha. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 30, 2011•3 min
Meditation Correlated with Structural Changes in the Brain
A study published this week finds that an eight-week meditation course leads to structural changes in the brain. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 22, 2011•3 min
Play Up That Ugly Trait
Data analysis from the popular online dating site OkCupid finds that the women who get the most attention from men are rated by many men as unattractive. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 16, 2011•3 min
The Popularity of Predictive Medical Testing
A recent survey performed by the Tufts Medical Center finds that many would take a predictive test for prostate cancer. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 08, 2011•3 min
What It Means to Forgive
This New Year's as we reflect on our experiences with friends and family we might think about forgiveness, both given and received. Philosopher Charles Griswold provides some guidance. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 01, 2011•3 min
The Strongest Predictor for Low Stress
Research from wild baboons provides insight into perhaps the best way to combat daily, psychological stress. During this holiday season it might bring some comfort. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 25, 2010•3 min
More Money Doesn't Mean More Happiness
Richard Easterlin wrote a paper back in the 1970s showing that increased income doesn't correlate with increased happiness. Last week he published an update on that paper. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 19, 2010•3 min
What Makes an Honest Smile Honest?
What is the telltale clue to a genuine smile? Recent research finds positive correlations with this honest show of emotion. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 11, 2010•3 min
Visual Illusions Depend On Visual Cortex Size
Research released today in Nature Neuroscience finds that we are are more likely to be tricked by a visual illusion if we have a smaller amount of brain real estate devoted to visual processing. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 05, 2010•3 min
Brain Imaging Studies Show Different Cultures Have Different Brains
The emerging field of cultural neuroscience reveals fascinating differences in brain function between cultures and environments. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 27, 2010•3 min
Fear-Based Messaging May Influence Skepticism of Global Warming
A study proposes that fear-based messaging about an issue like global warming may encourage the audience to dismiss it. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 20, 2010•3 min
Who Teens Blame for Bullying
A recent Swedish study finds that teenagers put most of the blame for bullying behavior on the bully or the victim, and not on their peers or the school environment. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 13, 2010•3 min
Male Names Are Still Mentioned First
A recent study finds that despite our efforts for parity between the sexes, male names still come first when referring to a couple. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 06, 2010•3 min
Beware of Brain Differences in the Sexes
A recent review advises us to beware of the gender differences found in brain-imaging studies. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 30, 2010•3 min
Generosity Might Keep Us Healthy
Psychologist Liz Dunn spoke with us from the PopTech conference in Camden, Maine, about the link between greed and long-term health. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 23, 2010•3 min
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