Interpersonal Relations: Opposites Can Make Rewarding Decisions

by | May 10, 2019 | Altruism, Brain and Behavior, concession, Decision Making, Emotion, Environment, General, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Negotiation, Professional, Psychology, Relationships and Sexuality, Research, Selfishness, Social Psychology, Work and Career

New research related to interpersonal relations confirms that while opposites may attract and drive each other a little crazy, oppositional viewpoints may be overcome with unique decision-making compromises that allow each party to be satisfied with joint decisions....

Goal Persistence Tied to Reduced Anxiety and Depression

by | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Emotion, General, Happiness, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Panic, Persistence, positive appraisal, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Self Mastery, Self-esteem, Social Psychology

Those who exhibit goal persistence and maintain a positive outlook on life tend to have less anxiety and depression over time, according to a new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. “Perseverance cultivates a sense of purposefulness that can create...

Veterans May Suffer from ‘Culture Shock’ at College

by | May 10, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Aggression and Violence, Brain and Behavior, civilian life, Confrontation, Depression, General, Military, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Social Psychology, Students, Suicide, Trauma, Veterans

A new study of 20 U.S. veterans who returned home and began attending the University of Oklahoma reveals they had a very difficult time fitting into the social culture of college. The findings, published in the Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, reveal...

Emotional Overeating May Drive Link Between Poverty and Obesity

by | May 9, 2019 | Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Diet & Nutrition, Emotion, General, Health-related, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Research, Stress

Emotional overeating due to psychological stress may drive the pervasive link between poverty and obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. “Our findings suggest that experiencing psychological distress associated with living in lower...