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8 Things Gamers Want
There are some things gamers want, and some they don't. Here is a top list of these.
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Why makeup matters? Psychology reveals new sign of aging in perception research
The contrasting nature of facial features is one of the signals that people unconsciously use to decipher how old someone looks, says Psychology Prof. Richard Russell, who has been collaborating with researchers from CE.R.I.E.S.
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Yes, You Can Tell From His Face What Your Dog Is Feeling
People can reliably read a dog’s facial expressions, suggesting humans are finely tuned to detect emotions even in other creatures. Behavioral scientists have long known that people can accurately read other humans’ emotions, but this study suggests our empathy extends to other members of the animal kingdom.
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The Psychology of Effective Workout Music
New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist..
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Should You Use the Snooze Button?
Alarm clocks…the bane of every working person’s morning. Nothing is quite as irritating or anger inducing as the sound of an alarm clock interrupting a person’s ‘ever so sweet’ sleep. There is always the temptation to hit the snooze button and sleep just a little bit longer, but does that actually help or hurt you more in the end?
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American English Has Become Way More Emotional Than British English
A study comparing mood-related words in U.S. and British books shows that Americans increasingly use emotional words more often.
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Why You Should Get Up Early
Almost every guy I look up to – everyone whose life is an example of how to live – is an early riser. All of them wake up in the dark, and they're just revved and ready to go. To me, there's nothing worse than waking up and realizing that the sun's already been up for awhile. I feel like I've missed out, like I'm only getting three-quarters of the day.
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What Can Bees Teach Us About Gang Warfare?
In Los Angeles, an anthropologist is using equations to teach police about how street gangs operate.
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Spreading Racism via Facebook
Heavy Facebook users are more likely than those who log on occasionally to react positively to racist remarks.
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The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind
Researchers still do not know what the future might hold for a generation raised with smartphones and tablets.
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Can Music Be More Effective Than Drugs?
Canadian psychologists from McGill University have shown that the neurochemical benefits of music can boost the body’s immune system, reduce anxiety, and help regulate mood. The time has come, say the researchers, for doctors and therapists to start taking music much more seriously.
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Obama Says $100 Million Will Be Invested In Brain-Mapping Initiative
Calling it "the next great American project," the president predicted that the initiative could "be transformative." The lives of "not just millions, but billions of people" will be improved if more can be learned about brain disorders, said Obama.
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The Psychology of Language: Why Are Some Words More Persuasive Than Others?
What's actually going on in the brain when it processes language? And if words affect the mind in different ways, are some more persuasive than others?
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Do You think like a psychopath?
It has been claimed that one quick way of telling is to read the following story and see what answer to its final question first pops into your head..
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Holmes’ Psychiatrist Told Campus Police He Was Homicidal. Why Wasn’t the Warning Passed On?
What did police at the University of Colorado know about the homicidal intent of James Holmes, the Aurora, Colo., theater shooter? When did they know it? Did they share this information with police outside the university? If not, why not?
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Magic mushrooms' psychedelic ingredient could help treat people with severe depression
Drugs derived from magic mushrooms could help treat people with severe depression. Scientists believe the chemical psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, can turn down parts of the brain that are overactive in severely depressive patients. The drug appears to stop patients dwelling on themselves and their own perceived inadequacies.
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A Fascinating Look At The Psychology Of Colour
Did you know that the colour red evokes strong emotions, encourages appetite (that’s why so many fast food restaurants use red in their logos and signage) and promotes passion and intensity? Or that blue is the colour most preferred by men, that it’s associated with hygiene, peace and water (most of your bathroom products are blue) and what about yellow? It’s often considered a very warm and cheerful colour, yet it’s the most likely to cause eye fatigue.
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Why Your Brain Loves That New Song
When jazz legend John Coltrane first heard Charlie Parker play the saxophone, the music hit him "right between the eyes," he once said. According to neuroscientists, Coltrane was exactly right.
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Audrie Pott 'tormented' before suicide over alleged sex assault
A 15-year-old Saratoga girl who killed herself after photos circulated of her alleged sexual assault was "tormented" and "tortured" in the days before her death, her family's attorney said Friday.
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Why Does Music Feel So Good?
When you listen to a song for the first time, the strength of certain neural connections can predict how much you like the music, according to a new brain scanning study.
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