Doctors Prefer to Explain Anxiety As an Evolutionary Response
Anxiety affects millions of people. But what is the most beneficial way to explain what causes anxiety?
Tag: psychology
Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
Video Gaming Disorder May Be Linked to Underlying Mental Health
Depression and anxiety can act as moderators that affect the relationship between gaming time and gaming disorder.
Why People Are Drawn to Fictional Villains
Why do people love some fictional villians more than heros? Much like the villains themselves, the answer is complex and, well, interesting.
How Children Learn Language
Children learn language for the first time in a cool way, and the good news is that adults can, too. Find out how.
Magic Makers: Art Therapy for Neuropsychiatric Patients
Art therapy may help adults with mild cognitive impairment feel happier and more empowered—and slow the progress of cognitive decline.
Favorite Songs Link Up to Attachment Styles
Attachment styles affect relationship dynamics and also, according to a new psychology study, an individual’s music preferences.
The Science of Attractiveness
Does a person’s attractiveness go up when their availability goes down? Scientists decide to find out by taking a look at an old dating strategy.
Why Do We Mistrust Science?
To most of us, uncertainty means not knowing. To scientists, uncertainty expresses how well something is known—and research reduces uncertainty.
Cat Videos Boost Energy, Good Feelings
Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cat videos online? If so, that emotional effect may be more…