communication
Advice from a Psychologist: How to Learn to Say No
Subconscious fear of being alone and losing people's respect. The search for confirmation of its importance, indispensability in the fulfillment of endless requests. Lack or blurring of personal boundaries. Fear of offending the one who asks with refusal.
Diana Dashkevich mental health self-esteem Psychology 10 September 2023
Expert Opinion: Is It OK to Talk to Your Pet
A new study actually looks at pet parents talking to their dogs.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 5 September 2023
How being mindful improves your workplace relationships: A new study on communication with colleagues
Mindfulness can help you in different spheres of life - even the ones you don't expect. Research conducted by Christopher S. Reina, an associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University, highlights that the benefits of mindfulness extend beyond individual well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk research colleagues mindfulness Psychology 4 September 2023
Similar faces seem trustworthy: A new study on why we might trust people more
People often tend to seek similarity - we like being friends with someone who's similar to us, and we also trust people with similar views more. A new study shows that we even trust people more if they have similar facial structure to ours.
Kate Yakimchuk research trust faces Psychology 4 September 2023
Mirror others to understand them better: A new study on how empathy works
Empathy, our ability to understand and share the feelings of others, often involves mimicking their expressions. Researchers Naoyoshi Matsuda and Masaki O. Abe from Hokkaido University delved into how inhibiting this mimicry affects our empathy and understanding of others' emotional states.
Kate Yakimchuk research empathy Psychology 1 September 2023
Secrets of communication dogs use to understand people: From observation to manipulation
There's a reason why dogs are often called "man's best friends" - they can understand their owners surprisingly well. Dogs have a remarkable ability to understand people and communicate with them, primarily through a combination of body language, vocalizations, and keen observation.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs Animals 30 August 2023
Anxious people are wired differently: A new study on anxiety and brain activity
Anxious people exhibit distinct brain activity in socially challenging situations, as demonstrated by brain scans conducted by scientists. The study revealed that when facing situations like approaching a potential romantic interest, anxious people engage a less suitable region of the forebrain compared to non-anxious counterparts.
Kate Yakimchuk research anxiety Psychology 30 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Extraversion
There are about the same percentage of introverts and extroverts among people. However, introversion is more often preferred to be hidden, because today's society is set up for extroverts. That being said, most people are capable of exhibiting introvert and extrovert modes, depending on the current environment.
Diana Dashkevich friendship personality Psychology 28 August 2023
Bond with neighbors to have better health: A new study on how communication helps seniors
Older people often feel isolated, but they are the ones who need social connections the most to stay healthy. Strong neighborhood connections have been shown by Rutgers researchers to mitigate the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans.
Kate Yakimchuk research seniors neighbors Psychology 27 August 2023
Gardening helps seniors socialize: Why it's more than just a hobby
It often seems that gardening is a hobby for seniors, but it can actually be more than just that for them. Gardening can provide numerous benefits for seniors, including opportunities for socialization.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening seniors hobby Garden 27 August 2023
Pets can understand that you're ill: Signs that your pets can understand
Pets, particularly dogs and sometimes even cats, can often sense changes in their owners' physical and emotional states, including when their owners are ill. While pets don't understand illness in the same way humans do, they can pick up on various cues that suggest something is different or wrong with their owners.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs illness Animals 22 August 2023
People see social situations similarly: A new study on how people's understanding of social situations works
You might think that everyone has their unique point of view, but our brains seem to process lots of things similarly. A recent study from the University of Turku in Finland has revealed that diverse individuals exhibit similar brain activity when processing social situations.
Kate Yakimchuk research society brain Psychology 20 August 2023
Manipulation with guilt: The main signs of playing the victim card
Manipulating others with guilt involves using emotional tactics to make someone feel responsible for a particular situation or outcome, even if they are not truly at fault. Guilt manipulation is a form of psychological control that can exploit someone's sense of empathy, compassion, or obligation.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation personality guilt Psychology 20 August 2023
How to recognize manipulation: The main signs
Understanding when someone is manipulating you can be challenging, as manipulators often use subtle tactics to achieve their goals. Whether this person understands that they manipulate you or not, it's up to you to recognize and stop it.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation guilt signs personality Psychology 19 August 2023
How different parrot breeds can understand each other: These birds are great at communication
Parrots are known for their remarkable ability to mimic sounds, including human speech, and communicate using various vocalizations and body language. While different parrot species have their own unique vocalizations and behaviors, they often share common communication elements that allow them to interact and understand each other to some extent.
Kate Yakimchuk birds parrots breeds Animals 17 August 2023
Why some pets dislike their owners: The main reasons
Just like humans, pets have unique personalities and preferences that influence their behavior and interactions. While most pets develop strong bonds with their owners and enjoy their company, there can be situations where a pet appears to dislike or show negative behavior towards their owners.
Kate Yakimchuk pets experience Animals 14 August 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Assertiveness
Assertive behavior is the behavior of a self-confident person, when the needs and rights of others are respected, if others respect his rights.
Diana Dashkevich personal boundaries mental health facts Psychology 14 August 2023
Why some people can understand other people's values: You can't force them to understand you
The inability to understand other people's values can stem from a combination of psychological, cultural, cognitive, and social factors. Human values are deeply ingrained beliefs and principles that guide individuals' perceptions, decisions, and behaviors.
Kate Yakimchuk misunderstanding values personality Psychology 12 August 2023
Not all things are social for everyone: How different people see sociality
Things that are social for one person can be perceived differently by others. A groundbreaking study conducted by Dartmouth University sheds light on the fascinating nature of human perception when it comes to social interactions.
Kate Yakimchuk research people society Psychology 6 August 2023
Psychologist's Opinion: Why You Shouldn't Please Everyone
If you feel like you can please people, you are not alone. In a 2022 YouGov poll, 49% of adults surveyed described themselves as people-pleasing people.
Diana Dashkevich society life facts Psychology 2 August 2023