Natural Opioids in the Brain May Support Social Bonding
Oxytocin and dopamine have long been lauded as hormonal wellspring of happiness, but researchers suggest that these natural opioids may also play an important role in social attachment. More
Oxytocin and dopamine have long been lauded as hormonal wellspring of happiness, but researchers suggest that these natural opioids may also play an important role in social attachment. More
The US government shutdown has left scores of people without paychecks. Their worries about money will be difficult to suppress and may interfere with other experiences, research suggests. More
Psychological scientists have identified what distinguishes the athletes that made it to Winter Olympics, and what predicts their chances of standing on the medal podium. More
When calorie information was displayed people who were overweight showed decision making that was similar to those who had normal weight. More
APS Past Secretary and William James Fellow Anne Treisman, who developed a classic psychological model of human visual attention, has died. More
How do your expectations about an interaction affect the outcome? In any social situation, the beliefs you’ve developed over time can influence the way you behave towards and react to a conversation partner. Although you may consciously decide to ignore those beliefs, subtle social cues can inadvertently communicate your expectations. More