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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Brains, Bodies - And Even Our Genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country's birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages where they received no care, attention or love.
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What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
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Rise Of Intention Economy? AI Tools To Manipulate You Into Making Decisions, Study Finds
Powered by LLMs, AI tools will "anticipate and steer" users based on "intentional, behavioural and psychological data".
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Are We Morally Blank At Birth? What New Study Suggests
A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 years later, a study that tried to replicate these findings calls this result into question.
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Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind 'Choking Under Pressure'
A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...
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Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
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Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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The Power Of Colour: How To Use Colour Psychology In Your Home Decor And Set The Tone Of Your Space
We often associate colours with our moods, but what if we told you there is proven science behind this? Come explore with us how different colours affect our psychology and can be used to transform a living space.
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Internet Access And Use Linked To Greater Wellbeing, Study Finds
Spending time online is usually portrayed as something to avoid, however, a new study suggests that Internet access and use may actually contribute to greater well-being globally.
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Organ Transplant: Donor's Organs Influence Recipient's Personality, Claims Study
The study noted distressing experiences like delirium, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and sexual dysfunction in some cases.
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GATE 2024: Cut-off Marks Released For All Subjects, Check List Here
The highest cut-off for GATE 2024 is 52.7 for the Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) paper.
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Psychological Benefits Of Horror Movies: Study Explains How Fear Can Promote Well-Being
Dr Kristen Knowles, neuropsychologist at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said: "Researchers have found that watching horror can improve pain tolerance due to endorphin production."
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Ice Cream And Potato Chips Are As Addictive As Drugs, Study Finds
The analysis examined 281 studies from 36 different countries, and it was revealed that a significant 14 percent of adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Brains, Bodies - And Even Our Genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country's birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages where they received no care, attention or love.
-
What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
-
Rise Of Intention Economy? AI Tools To Manipulate You Into Making Decisions, Study Finds
Powered by LLMs, AI tools will "anticipate and steer" users based on "intentional, behavioural and psychological data".
-
Are We Morally Blank At Birth? What New Study Suggests
A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 years later, a study that tried to replicate these findings calls this result into question.
-
Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind 'Choking Under Pressure'
A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...
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Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
-
Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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The Power Of Colour: How To Use Colour Psychology In Your Home Decor And Set The Tone Of Your Space
We often associate colours with our moods, but what if we told you there is proven science behind this? Come explore with us how different colours affect our psychology and can be used to transform a living space.
-
Internet Access And Use Linked To Greater Wellbeing, Study Finds
Spending time online is usually portrayed as something to avoid, however, a new study suggests that Internet access and use may actually contribute to greater well-being globally.
-
Organ Transplant: Donor's Organs Influence Recipient's Personality, Claims Study
The study noted distressing experiences like delirium, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and sexual dysfunction in some cases.
-
GATE 2024: Cut-off Marks Released For All Subjects, Check List Here
The highest cut-off for GATE 2024 is 52.7 for the Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) paper.
-
Psychological Benefits Of Horror Movies: Study Explains How Fear Can Promote Well-Being
Dr Kristen Knowles, neuropsychologist at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said: "Researchers have found that watching horror can improve pain tolerance due to endorphin production."
-
Ice Cream And Potato Chips Are As Addictive As Drugs, Study Finds
The analysis examined 281 studies from 36 different countries, and it was revealed that a significant 14 percent of adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
