Psychology news from SciGuru.com for latest developments http://www.sciguru.com http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3783/Children-with-brain-injuries-have-problems-with-story-telling,-research-suggests/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:44:18 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3783 Children with brain injuries have difficulty developing story-telling skills even though other language abilities, such as vocabulary, tend to catch u http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3735/A-New-Drug-Treatment-to-Close-the-Window-on-Colon-Cancer,-Blocking-stress-response/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:59:35 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3735 Cancer surgery wreaks havoc on a body's immune system and stress hormones exacerbate the problem. As a result, about half of those who undergo surgery http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3714/Effects-on-Personality-May-Be-Mechanism-of-Antidepressant-Effectiveness/ Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:26:57 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3714 Results of a study of antidepressant treatment for major depression suggest that changes in personality traits seen in patients taking the drug paroxe http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3705/It's-all-about-me:-Narcissists-bring-pluses,-minuses-to-the-workplace,-study-finds/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:29:22 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3705 You know the type: self-aggrandizing, self-indulgent and self-absorbed. New research led by psychologist Jack Goncalo, assistant professor in the ILR http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3678/Partner's-self-revelation-affects-men-and-women-differently-in-romance/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:23:05 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3678 Having a partner reveal his true self is much more important to women in romantic relationships than it is for men in dating the opposite sex, a newly http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3645/Suicide-attempt-method-affects-prognosis/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:28:12 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3645 The method used for a suicide attempt is highly significant for the risk of subsequent successful suicide, reveals a long-term study from Karolinska I http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3616/Internet-Dependence-and-Gambling-Addiction-Are-Not-Linked,-But-Have-Common-Psychology/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:43:41 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3616 A study of university students found no overlap between those reporting excessive Internet use and those with problem gambling. However, both addictiv http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3607/To-smoke-or-not-to-smoke?-Calculating-the-costs/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:17:21 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3607 As part of a project on "Theory and Empirics of Cigarette Consumption", financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), LMU sociologists have b http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3596/Organic-food-misperceptions-can-sabotage-diet-and-weight-loss/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:34:44 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3596 While organic food may contain fewer, if any, pesticides and additives, consumers mistakenly believe it also has fewer calories, say researchers at th http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3586/Desire-and-dread:-Brain's-computer-has-separate-keyboard-to-control-powerful-emotions/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:35:36 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3586 Controlling powerful emotional reactions is often difficult because the brain's computer has a separate "keyboard" that controls feelings within extre http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3542/Old-males-rule-the-roost-even-as-sex-drive-fades-/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:20:15 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3542 Old roosters can still dominate the sexual pecking order even when their ability to fertilise eggs drastically declines, new research has shown. A stu http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3536/Friendships,-family-relationships-get-better-with-age-thanks-to-forgiveness,-stereotypes/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:00:41 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3536 Part of what makes those relationships so golden during the golden years is that people of all ages are more likely to forgive and respect one's elder http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3531/Touch:-How-a-Hard-Chair-Creates-a-Hard-Heart/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:45:06 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3531 Through textures, shapes, weights and temperatures, the sense of touch influences both our thoughts and behavior. In a series of six experiments docum http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3528/Study:-Moms'-favoritism-tied-to-depression-in-adulthood/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:04:21 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3528 Whether mom's golden child or her black sheep, siblings who sense that their mother consistently favors or rejects one child over others are more like http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3521/Have-a-lot-to-do?-A-good-night's-sleep-will-help-you-remember,-study-finds-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:32:09 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3521 When it comes to executing items on tomorrow's to-do list, it's best to think it over, then "sleep on it," say psychologists at Washington University http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3453/Male-desire-to-be-strong-and-protect-family-key-to-preventing-suicides:-UBC-study/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:00:49 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3453 Masculine ideals of strength coupled with strong family ties can help men combat depression and overcome thoughts of suicide, according to University http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3421/Researchers-Use-Science-to-Identify-Soccer-Stars/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:05:48 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3421 Until now, rating the world's best soccer players was often based on a fan's personal sense of the game. But researchers at Northwestern University in http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3279/Children-and-Market-Exploitation-of-Public-Media/ Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:08:13 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3279 SciGuru.com: Were you ever annoyed by the advertisements with inappropriate contents when you watch TV with your family? Ever since the advent of publ http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3261/More-choline-for-pregnant,-nursing-women-could-reduce-Down-syndrome-dysfunction/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:21:15 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3261 More choline during pregnancy and nursing could provide lasting cognitive and emotional benefits to individuals with Down syndrome and protect against http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3238/Cognitive-Ability,-Not-Age,-Predicts-Risky-Decisions-/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:06:11 -0400 http://www.sciguru.com/newsitem/3238 Just because your mother has turned 85, you shouldn't assume you'll have to take over her financial matters. She may be just as good or better than yo