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The Link Between Personality and Immunity

Basic personality markers appear to play a role in how well individuals ward off illness. ... More>


Status and Stress


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Mastering Our Passions

Effective emotion regulation is a lifelong challenge that may begin in infancy. ... More>


Resiliency May Come at a Physical Cost for Some Kids

Children living in poverty who appear to succeed socially may be failing biologically, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. ... More>


Buffering Stress with Optimism

Everything from traffic to tests can cause us to “freak out,” yet some people naturally handle stress better than others. Joëlle Jobin, 2012 APSSC Student Research Award winner, wanted to see if being an optimist or a pessimist could change the way stress affects individuals. ... More>