Psychology
Interesting Facts: The Psychology of the Color Blue
Tones and shades of blue are associated with security and peace, inspire confidence and even increase productivity.
Diana Dashkevich colors personality facts studies 3 August 2023
Workplace bullying and believing in conspiracy theories are connected: A surprising correlation
An unexpected study results show that individuals who tend to be bullied at work have higher risks of being engaged in conspiracy theories or even having paranoia. A team of specialists has found a link between workplace bullying and engagement in various conspiracy theories.
Kate Yakimchuk research conspiracy bullying workplace 3 August 2023
Violent TV actually affects children: A new study on how TV violence affects children
While parents and environment still plays the biggest role in educating and upbringing children, violent TV shows can actually affect kids' minds. A new experiment led by Linda Pagani suggests that watching violent TV during the early years can lead to increased later risks of psychological and academic issues before middle school.
Kate Yakimchuk research tv violence children 3 August 2023
Online teaching feels different: How online schooling affects kids
While having an opportunity to study from home is amazing, it affects children differently than regular in-person classes. Surprisingly, it's not about the quality of information or teaching - it's more about stress and environment of students.
Kate Yakimchuk research studying internet 3 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 communication life facts 2 August 2023
Adult children tend to be closer with their mothers than to their fathers: The chances of being estranged
Adults tend to have periods when they are estranged from their mothers and fathers. A recent experiment found that most adults are way more likely to be disconnected from their dads than their moms.
Kate Yakimchuk research relatives parents communication 2 August 2023
Robot preachers get smaller donations: How people interact with AI preachers
While AI technologies become more and more advanced, some things never change - people still like human connection more. The emergence of AI and robot preachers offering new ways to share religious beliefs has raised concerns about their impact on reliability and donations for religious individuals.
Kate Yakimchuk research trust communication artificial 2 August 2023
How AI can help people after traumatic brain injuries: How science helps people
Lots of people who had traumatic brain injuries suffer from memory deterioration or loss, and it might affect their lives drastically. A groundbreaking study published in the journal Brain Stimulation unveils a novel approach to improving memory in patients with traumatic brain injury by using targeted electrical stimulation.
Kate Yakimchuk ai research trauma brain memory 2 August 2023
Tips from a Psychologist: How to start communicating in a new team
On the first day, the main thing is to be introduced to those with whom you will have to communicate most often and work in close cooperation. Try to remember them. Even better, write down briefly who is called and who is responsible for what. If you have not been introduced, do not hesitate to come up and get to know yourself.
Diana Dashkevich work studying communication advices 1 August 2023
Expert Explain: Why People Need Laughter
In the same way that hoots and howls help strengthen bonds in a pack of primates or a pack of wolves, laughter helps people communicate with each other.
Diana Dashkevich mental health emotions life facts 1 August 2023
Being smart can help you live longer: A new study on lemurs show how lifespan and intelligence are connected
Most people know that being smart can make you live longer, because you tend to escape potentially dangerous or silly situations better. Interestingly, it's true not only for people, but also some animals, including lemurs.
Kate Yakimchuk research intelligence well-being life 1 August 2023
Being socially isolated can decrease your cognition and memory: Stay in touch with your closest people
Most people know that being alone can negatively impact your mental health, but it turned out that it can also decrease your memory and cognition. Staying connected with friends and family becomes even more crucial considering the impact of social isolation on memory, learning, and behavior.
Kate Yakimchuk research isolation cognition intelligence loneliness 1 August 2023
Embracing innovation: Robots supporting students with learning disabilities
Innovation aims to improve lives, and one exciting breakthrough is the use of robots to assist children with learning disabilities. A professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Waterloo emphasizes the potential of using robots in public education and their great positive impact on students.
Kate Yakimchuk research learning robot children 1 August 2023
Psychologist's Opinion: Quarrels in Relationships
Fighting in a relationship is normal as two people push each other's boundaries. Just one of the signs of a dependent relationship is the lack of observation that there is a second person in a couple.
Diana Dashkevich relationship conflicts communication facts 31 July 2023
How video games helped to discover the brain molecules better: A new study
Video games can be pretty helpful, and sometimes in pretty unexpected ways. Specialists at the University of Queensland have made a fascinating discovery by using an algorithm from a video game to further study the behavior of molecules in brain cells.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain games science 31 July 2023
High sensitivity: What is it
The article will focus on high sensitivity - a feature of the psyche and perception, which is characterized by susceptibility to external and internal stimuli: for example, bright lights, noise, strong odors, crowds, the emotions of others and one's own feelings.
Diana Dashkevich emotions life mental health facts 31 July 2023
Brain injuries can lead to new forms of depression: A new study
Depression is a complex and underestimated illness which can only become a bigger problem after a traumatic brain injury. A groundbreaking study has revealed the relationship between depression and traumatic brain injury.
Kate Yakimchuk brain damage research depression 31 July 2023
Psychologist Explained: What is Gaslighting
Gaslighting is “a more subtle form of abuse. The gaslighter brings his victim to an unstable psycho-emotional state in more sophisticated and hidden ways.
Diana Dashkevich relationship safety mental health facts 31 July 2023
Friendship can matter more than romantic relationships: Trust and support that stay with you
Friendship often matters more than romantic relationships because it forms a stable and enduring foundation in our lives. While romantic relationships may come and go, true friends are often there for us through thick and thin, providing unwavering support and understanding.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship friends relationship 30 July 2023
A small conversation is often enough: Protecting the friendship
You don't have to communicate with your friends non-stop to stay friends. A single meaningful conversation with a close friend can boost happiness and reduce stress, according to a study led by University of Kansas professor Jeffrey Hall.
Kate Yakimchuk research friendship relationship 30 July 2023