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Humans are in fact quite rational; they just do not trust what people in lab coats tell them

New research indicates that humans are in fact quite rational; they just do not trust what people in lab coats tell them. The research suggests that by taking doubt into account, psychologists have the opportunity to strengthen the predictive power of many commonly used models and potentially better understand human behavior.

18 Sep 2004

Red Baron's severe head injury nine months earlier the casue of him being shot down

Since he was shot down and killed in 1918, much speculation has been made of who shot down the German World War I flying ace dubbed the Red Baron.

18 Sep 2004

Patient autonomy is an essential factor in motivating effective change in health behavior

Counselors were more successful in motivating smokers to quit when they explored the smokers' personal values, discussed their knowledge of the health risks, and supported patients as they tried to solve their problem, a University of Rochester study has found.

16 Sep 2004

New high-tech pacifier helps babies who are born prematurely

The pacifier also may reduce the incidence or severity of certain developmental disabilities that appear in early childhood and beyond as well as possibly boost IQ.

16 Sep 2004

Can anti-psychotic drugs treat anorexia?

A new study to pilot the effectiveness of anti-psychotic drugs in the treatment of anorexia is about to commence at the University of Melbourne’s ORYGEN Research Centre.

15 Sep 2004

Time spent in same-sex activities may advantage boys but disadvantage girls

Ten-year-olds' free time activities -- as well as whom they spend their free time with -- are linked to gender development, academic interests, school grades and self esteem at age 12, a Penn State study shows.

15 Sep 2004

New research into how women view their bodies

New research into how women view their bodies aims to challenge the as yet untested belief that thin, glamorous, perfect female models in advertising are socially desirable and "sell" products to the consumer more successfully than other body types.

14 Sep 2004

Brain function a key to addiction treatments

Neuroscience research should be informing drug addiction treatment and policy in Australia, according to Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

14 Sep 2004

One in five veterans of the Korean War still affected by their experiences

At least one in five veterans of the Korean War continues to be adversely affected by their experiences, according to research recently presented to a nursing conference in Seoul, South Korea.

14 Sep 2004

Positive emotions may delay onset of frailty and negative stereotypes can influence older adults’ memory

Why do some older people experience a rapid decline in their physical and functional health while some of their peers remain healthy and active? While your genes and overall physical health play a role, new research shows how psychosocial factors can also play an important role.

13 Sep 2004

Caring colleagues tend to neglect their own careers

This is the conclusion of Dr Nikos Bozionelos of the Management School, University of Sheffield, who will reveal his findings into the relationship between disposition and career success today, Monday 13 September 2004, in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.

10 Sep 2004

Normal teenagers are not ticking time bombs

Contrary to the psychoanalytic theory that children who appear to be well adjusted as adolescents are actually "ticking time bombs," most normal teenagers adapt to and benefit from life experiences, a Northwestern University study has found.

10 Sep 2004

Findings point to the hippocampus as critical to the process of recollection

For millennia, the process of memory and remembering has intrigued scholars and scientists. In 350 B.C., Aristotle, in his seminal treatise on the subject, described it as having two forms: familiarity and recollection. Of these, he considered recollection to be a purely human condition.

8 Sep 2004

Are parents of children with ADHD good at parenting?

Are parents of children with ADHD good at parenting? It is generally thought that ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children is compounded by poor parenting skills, and much research evidence exists to support this view.

8 Sep 2004

Nicotine patches and gum less effective for women than men

Research at Texas A&M University reveals that one of the most widely used forms of treatment - nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), or nicotine chewing gum and 'the patch' - may be less effective for women than men.

5 Sep 2004

Three key responses behind food neophobia, the rejection of new foods in both adults and children

Yuk! That short expressive word, the trademark of the fussy eater, is dreaded by thousands of parents.

2 Sep 2004

Sense of humour research reveals secrets of what makes us laugh

A sense of humour is a much admired asset. But do the same things make people laugh all over the world? And can we measure our ability to appreciate the funny side of life?

2 Sep 2004

Counseling for breast cancer patients means healthier diets, reduced smoking and stronger immune systems

Regular psychological counseling for breast cancer patients may do more than just lower their stress and anxiety. A new study says the right kind of intervention can also mean healthier diets, reduced smoking, and most surprising of all – a stronger immune system.

2 Sep 2004

Are Latin America and the Caribbean ready to meet the health challenges of the coming senior boom?

Advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy in Latin America and the Caribbean.But is the region ready to meet the challenges of the coming "senior boom"?

31 Aug 2004

People in a negative mood provide more accurate eyewitness accounts

The surprise finding, which is to be published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, is the first to assess the effect of mood on memory and human thinking.

30 Aug 2004

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Humans are in fact quite rational; they just do not trust what people in lab coats tell them

Red Baron's severe head injury nine months earlier the casue of him being shot down

Patient autonomy is an essential factor in motivating effective change in health behavior

New high-tech pacifier helps babies who are born prematurely

Can anti-psychotic drugs treat anorexia?

Time spent in same-sex activities may advantage boys but disadvantage girls

New research into how women view their bodies

Brain function a key to addiction treatments

One in five veterans of the Korean War still affected by their experiences

Positive emotions may delay onset of frailty and negative stereotypes can influence older adults’ memory

Caring colleagues tend to neglect their own careers

Normal teenagers are not ticking time bombs

Findings point to the hippocampus as critical to the process of recollection

Are parents of children with ADHD good at parenting?

Nicotine patches and gum less effective for women than men

Three key responses behind food neophobia, the rejection of new foods in both adults and children

Sense of humour research reveals secrets of what makes us laugh

Counseling for breast cancer patients means healthier diets, reduced smoking and stronger immune systems

Are Latin America and the Caribbean ready to meet the health challenges of the coming senior boom?

People in a negative mood provide more accurate eyewitness accounts

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