Psychology says people who dislike fireworks aren't just being antisocial, they may be more sensitive to sensory overload or sudden loud noises

Psychology says avoiding fireworks may be linked to sensory processing sensitivity, sensory overload, startle responses, and ...
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Do Seasoned Therapists Become Less Effective Over Time?

Source: Wikimedia Commons What are a few of the key characteristics of truly effective therapy? This question goes beyond the typical “evidence-based” argument commonly employed by researchers and ...

Researcher investigates enthusiasm as a distinct psychological emotion

Enthusiasm receives little attention in psychology. PhD researcher Rijn Vogelaar aims to change that. His doctoral dissertation research shows that enthusiasm is a distinct emotion that not only gives ...

Psychology says people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July aren't just having fun, they may be trying to relive their happy childhood memories

Psychology suggests that people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July are often doing more than keeping a tradition alive. Familiar holiday foods can strengthen feelings of belonging, ...

Psychology says people who bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward system

Psychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, ...
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Media Psychology and the Streaming Services Boom

The most successful streaming platforms have been created using media psychology in designs that keep viewers immersed, loyal ...
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Why Midlife Might Actually Be Awesome

A major driver of age-related health decline is inflammation. Inflammation is our immune system’s response to injury, ...