Sex, Gambling and the Male Brain
by Heather Setrakian | April 7th, 2008Science proves that men are influenced to risky action by images of scantily-clad women. In other news, the sky is blue!
Use a Little Humor to Get What You Want
by Erina Lee | April 4th, 2008A little humor goes a long way, especially when you’re bargaining. Find out how.
Even Octopi Need Love
by Gian Gonzaga | April 3rd, 2008Think Octopi are boring….not after you read this article….
Similarity in Sexual Experiences
by Amy Strachman | April 2nd, 2008Men and women with similar sexual experiences tend to form relationships together.
It’s a great life if you don’t weaken: social resources and perception of distress
by Galen Buckwalter | April 1st, 2008A number of studies have suggested that we perceive others level of distress quite differently based on how many social resources we feel we have at the moment. In other words when we feel supported by others we tend not to feel as overwhelmed by stressful situations.
Smell the Danger
by Heather Setrakian | April 1st, 2008A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what makes the smell memorable? Would a rose still be sweet if it was paired with a negative experience? Read more to find out.
Two Keys to Happiness
by Erina Lee | March 28th, 2008Having what you want and wanting what you have are two different and important factors in predicting happiness.
Explaining the Decline in Marital Satisfaction Post Baby
by Lynlee Tanner | March 27th, 2008A lot of research points to the idea that having a child will inevitably take a toll on your marriage. But the questions remain: Are changes in satisfaction a direct result of having a child? Are there other factors to consider besides the birth of a child in explaining satisfaction declines? Find out these answers and more.
If the world seems angry it may just be you
by Gian Gonzaga | March 26th, 2008Do you ever wonder why the world seems so hostile? Well it may not be the world, you yourself may be making the world a more hostile place. This is according to the findings of a recent study done by researchers at Iowa State University on how aggressive people can shape their social world.
What’s Love Got to Do With It? Turns out a Lot!
by Galen Buckwalter | March 25th, 2008Two of the most widely published and well respected researchers in relationship science got together to review what psychological science knows about love. As it turns out, according to Drs. Henry Reis and Arthur Aron, “a uniquely psychological perspective on love can be identified.” Here are a few of the highlights they point out.
Sex doesn’t make you happier if you’re already depressed
by Heather Setrakian | March 25th, 2008A new study out of Australia finds that depressed women are more likely to be engaging in sex and sexual activity than their mentally well counterparts. So why aren’t they happy?
Do it for the kids.
by Steve Carter | March 22nd, 2008Staying in a bad relationship isn’t good for anyone. From the standpoint of promoting family cohesion as a panacea for child welfare, there is pretty compelling evidence that it’s the emotional content of a relationship that matters, not the label that can be applied to it.
Maximizers and Satisficers
by Amy Strachman | March 20th, 2008Maximizers must find the best possible option while Satisficers only need the option that is “good enough.” Which one feels better?
Another Reason Not to Stress
by Galen Buckwalter | March 20th, 2008The quantity and quality of studies that report a link between stress and poor health is such that it seems to be a definitive finding at this point. However, there is a relatively new study that suggests that stress not only has a negative impact on the person experiencing the stress, it could also have negative effects on the person’s children.
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