Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswirePsychiatric disorders can share common genetic influences, which means parts of DNA can be at the root of more than one mental condition, new research has found. The study, based on DNA data from 6 million people and published in Nature, could explain
When people feel physically closer to someone who could be harmed, they are less willing to sacrifice that person for the greater good, according to a new finding reported in Cognition & Emotion.
A study in European Neuropsychopharmacology finds that ayahuasca helps rats learn that a previously dangerous environment is safe. This effect appears to rely on BDNF signaling within the infralimbic cortex, suggesting a potential biological pathway for treating trauma.
A new study finds that a pilot’s natural tendency toward anxiety predicts their stress levels during emergencies. Surprisingly, the number of flight hours logged offers little protection against the shock of unexpected hazards.
These qualities are not usually associated with intelligence.
The environment we grow up in can shape some aspects of our personality more than others.
Can AI ever fully understand human psychology?
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In today’s digitally connected world, attention has become one of our most contested resources.
From the moment we wake to the moment we fall asleep, screens compete for our focus through notifications, messages, and endless streams of targeted content.
While our digital devices offer convenience
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