Psychology

Scientists on substances: Can researchers be open about drug use?

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Drugs are highly stigmatized in society. Furthermore, there exists a particular stigma regarding drug use for those in the scientific community. Many companies, hospitals, and research facilities include drug testing in their hiring process. In fact, according to the American Addiction Centers, healthcare and hospital-related jobs were the second most common positions to require drug […]

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Do opposites really attract? Predicting romantic interest before meeting

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The neat-freak and the slob, the good girl and the bad boy, the introvert and the extrovert. All are recurring tropes in our media (and maybe everyday life too) that seem to embody the phrase “opposites attract.” The saying is used to justify every seemingly insignificant or extremely vast difference within romantic couples. But are

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You snooze, you may not lose: Studies behind how taking breaks during work boost productivity

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Imagine you finish a hard test and decide to take a break, only to discover you have three essays, two assignments, and a test coming up. Instead of giving your mind a breather, you head to the library for yet another study session. This is why many college students, as well as adults, fail to

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Stay in with Mom or go out with friends? Hyenas weigh in. A new study on spotted hyenas teaches us that early life social experiences could have effects into adulthood.

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In the next decade or two, when adults unpack the lasting impact of their childhood experiences, research on these facetious creatures could be the reason why therapists have such astute insights into the topic.  A 2021 study published in Nature Communications used 28 years of data on wild spotted hyenas’ social habits, genetic composition, and

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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: The interplay between trauma and resilience

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Trauma is a near-universal experience. According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, 70 percent of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime. In accordance with this statistic, one would expect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to have a similar prevalence. However, the National Institute of Mental Health places the lifetime prevalence of

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The Toughest Jobs In The World: Do You Have What it Takes to Be A Nurse?

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Can you handle a job where your mental resilience is tested every minute? Tens of millions of people do it worldwide, and their contributions help keep humanity on its feet. Nurses, physicians, therapists, healthcare workers, and more make up one of the most vital sections of society. Unfortunately, they also make up the part of

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ADHD in Dogs: How studying the condition in dogs may help us learn more about humans

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About five percent of people are affected with ADHD, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry in 2018. Beyond that five percent, even more do not meet the full criteria, but still have difficulties with focusing and impulse control. Many kids with ADHD tend to struggle more in school. According to the study,

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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger How trauma can lead to psychological resilience

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For thousands of years, philosophers and religions have tried to find hidden meaning in the trials and tribulations of human life. From Greek antiquity and early Hindu texts to Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, we have striven to answer this question: does our suffering have meaning? Many religions and schools of thought hold that hardships are necessary

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Dyslexia: Disadvantage or advantage?

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There’s a reason why some are naturally gifted artists and others are born mathematicians, some are social butterflies while others recharge with solitude, and some study using repetition while others can take a mental photo. When it comes to brain structure, everyone is different. An individual’s traits have much to do with upbringing, context, and

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