Tag Archives: Psychology

We’ve all met them. The 72-year-old who seems to carry light around with them. The woman at the farmer’s market with laugh lines and glowing skin who looks like she’s aging in reverse. The grandfather who’s more energetic than his thirtysomething kids. Yes, genetics matter. But psychology suggests there’s more going on than DNA. People who remain radiant and youthful …

Here’s something that might surprise you: the person who leaves the party early to go home and read isn’t missing out. They’re onto something. While society pushes the narrative that happiness requires constant connection, those who genuinely enjoy solitude have quietly developed qualities the rest of us spend thousands on therapy trying to achieve. The research challenges everything we assume …

A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that common cuttlefish can pass a test of delayed gratification—a benchmark of cognitive ability typically applied to children, primates, and birds. This research, led by behavioral ecologist Alexandra K. Schnell of the University of Cambridge, adds another layer to our understanding of cephalopod intelligence, and it’s forcing scientists …

Assimilation-induced dehumanization: Psychology research uncovers a dark side effect of AI  PsyPost Source link

When it comes to bedtime routines, people fall into two camps: those who can’t stand even a thin sheet in warm weather, and those who can’t drift off without being fully cocooned, no matter how sweltering it gets. How blankets make some people feel Experts say this isn’t just about personal comfort. The urge to sleep under a blanket, even …

Trick your brain into staying motivated with one simple psychology hack  AOL.com Source link

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where the other person just won’t look at you? Maybe they’re staring at their phone, gazing out the window, or studying their shoes like they’re the most fascinating thing in the room. It’s unsettling, isn’t it? Your mind starts racing—Are they bored? Angry? Hiding something? Did I say something wrong? I used …

How Trump has shifted trade war psychology  Axios How Trump turned the tide in his trade war  CNN Trump’s Tariffs Are the Highest in a Century. But After His Threats, They Seem Like a Relief.  The New York Times What’s in Trump’s trade agreement with Japan?  ABC News Opinion | Here’s the best response to Trump’s tariffs  The Washington Post Source link

Whether it’s an exam, flight or health check, some people take a sunny view of the future while others plan for catastrophes. Now researchers have found that people with an upbeat outlook show similar patterns of brain activity when they mull over future scenarios. “Optimists seem to use a shared neural framework for organising thoughts about the future, which likely …

Summers Warns of ‘Massive Inflation Psychology’ From Trump Rates  Bloomberg Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.  The New York Times Why Trump’s push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy  Reuters How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision  PBS Stocks sell off as investors see Trump’s inflation ‘pipeline’ forcing …