The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the …
Feb 14, 2024 · In the second phase, with a subset of participants, the study further explored how the BAS-SLO scores correlated with the intensity of romantic love, finding that higher sensitivity in the Behavioral Activation System towards a romantic partner was significantly associated with stronger feelings of love.
Scientists revisit Solomon Asch's classic conformity experiments
Dec 6, 2023 · In a replication and extension of Solomon Asch's 1950s experiments, researchers found that group pressure significantly affects decisions, including political opinions, with monetary incentives only slightly reducing conformity. This study also reveals that openness is the only personality trait among the Big Five significantly correlated with lower conformity rates.
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The psychology of forbidden pleasures: New insights into
Mar 21, 2024 · In a new study published in The Journal of Sex Research, researchers have cast new light on the intriguing world of paraphilic interests — unusual sexual fantasies that deviate from societal norms.Their findings reveal that the primary force driving individuals to act on these interests is sexual arousal itself.
Understanding priming in psychology: An overview - PsyPost
Perceptual Priming: This type of priming is based on the form or structure of a stimulus.For example, seeing the word ‘cat’ can make it quicker for someone to recognize a subsequent word like ‘dog’ due to their similarity in structure and meaning.
New study unpacks the impact of TikTok and short video apps on ...
Feb 16, 2024 · A recent study published in the journal Psychiatry Research has shared compelling insights into how TikTok and similar short-video applications impact the lives of adolescents. The study differentiates between non-users, moderate users, and addictive users of these platforms — revealing that addictive users tend to suffer from significantly worse mental health conditions, academic ...
The Madonna-whore complex may have an evolutionary …
Mar 7, 2024 · In studying human sexuality and relationships, few concepts have sparked as much debate as Sigmund Freud’s Madonna-Whore complex. This psychological theory, first articulated in the early 20th century, suggests that men divide women into two polar categories: the Madonna, representing purity and maternity, and the …
The Best Books on Dark Psychology - PsyPost
Nov 8, 2023 · 2. “The Dark Triad of Personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy in Everyday Life” by Minna Lyons. Lyons provides a scholarly yet accessible examination of the Dark Triad traits.
How children’s secure attachment sets the stage for ... - PsyPost
Jan 25, 2024 · Attachment theory — is the idea that how a parent consistently responds to their child’s needs forms how a child “attaches” to a caregiver — has a long history, spanning a half a century of scientific research. It also shows up in popular stories about both parenting and romance which may overgeneralize the key concepts …
Study finds Tetris-based therapy can ease post-traumatic stress ...
Nov 13, 2024 · “Many people all over the world will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. I’m interested in developing a relatively simple treatment that can help more people globally,” said study author Emily A. Holmes, a professor at Uppsala University and head of the PERCEPT – Mental Imagery and Mental Health lab. “To do this we use mental health science.