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The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the
2024年2月14日 · 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.
The psychology of forbidden pleasures: New insights into
2024年3月21日 · 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.
How children’s secure attachment sets the stage for ... - PsyPost
2024年1月25日 · 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 of attachment as related to children’s …
The paradox of pleasure in pain: Unraveling the psychology of …
2024年4月3日 · The first study included a sample of 285 participants who completed the Benign Masochism Scale along with an experimental task. The Benign Masochism Scale is a psychometric tool developed to assess an individual’s tendency to derive pleasure from experiences that are typically considered unpleasant or aversive.
Study finds anti-Black bias among White Americans is rooted in ...
2023年11月11日 · New research indicates that anti-Black bias among White Americans is primarily driven by the perception of Black men as a threat, rather than negative sentiments. This finding, based on five studies, challenges traditional views on racial bias and underscores its impact, particularly in law enforcement contexts.
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.
Prosopagnosia: Mayo Clinic study sheds new light on “face
2024年1月31日 · A new study reveals new insights into prosopagnosia, a condition impairing face recognition. It distinguishes between developmental and acquired forms, links it to various neurological diseases, and explores brain region involvement.
The Best Books on Dark Psychology - PsyPost
2023年11月8日 · 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.
The neuroscience of greed: A glimpse into our brain’s ... - PsyPost
2024年2月27日 · In a recent study published in Behavioral and Brain Functions, scientists have delved into the interplay between fear and greed, revealing intriguing insights into our brain’s workings.By examining how individuals’ brains react to negative emotional faces, the research sheds light on the neurological underpinnings of dispositional greed, offering a novel …