Is It Healthy to Use Food as a Reward?
Hi, Dan. I have final exams coming up, and I’m trying to get motivated by giving myself rewards for studying. More
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring pain and self-injury, associative activation and false memories, flashbacks in PTSD, and a potential contributor to obesity. More
How to Stop Hating Your Least Favorite Food
Cucumbers are my nemesis. I want to fight every food in the melon family and many melon-adjacent foods, but melons More
Context Shapes Choice of Healthy Foods
When choosing between indulgent and healthy foods, your pick may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf. More
Myth: Too Much Sugar Causes Hyperactivity in Children
Exploring the realities behind the effects of sugar illustrate many psychological concepts, including hunger, evolution, and psychopathology. More
Hungry, Hungry Hippocampus: Why and How We Eat
Anyone who’s tried (and failed) to follow a diet knows that food is more than fuel. The reasons we eat More