Mind

“YouTube addiction” fills a surprising number of pages on the Web. But, a less serious and more common problem associated with YouTube use is compulsion….
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In a new study published September 5th, physicists at Penn State report that they have successfully implemented an experimental version of Maxwell’s demon, a physics thought…
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Music poses a conundrum for evolutionary theorists because it seems to have no apparent adaptive value. But why does this concern exist with only one…
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Staring up at a star-filled sky can be a powerful experience. The sheer enormity of the universe can be difficult for us to grasp. Taking…
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Co-occurring depressed mood and risky alcohol use are prevalent during emerging adulthood, a critical development period ranging from approximately 18 to 25 years of age…
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The science of human behavior holds great promise for illuminating processes that impact every one of our lives every day. We study how one can…
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Enhanced expectancies, or one’s expectations of being successful in a certain task, can lead to better performance and the acquisition of various motor skills (Wulf…
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You might be familiar with the concept called schadenfreude — feeling pleasure from another person’s pain. Schadenfreude is not only felt between individuals, but also…
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This article is about whether the concept of an ‘extreme male brain’ has any explanatory power for autism. Clinical autism is more common in men…
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Being pregnant and becoming a mother was an overwhelming experience for “Alice.” She had trouble sleeping, felt apathetic, and she was on the verge of…
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects more people globally than any other psychiatric disorder. A growing number of studies show…
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