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Social Anxiety May Hinder Ability to Mirror Body Language
Attempting to conceal anxiety may hinder individuals nonverbal communication, increasing instances of social rejection.
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Romance, Scent, and Sleep: The Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of
The scent of a romantic partner can improve your quality of sleep. This is true regardless of whether or not you are consciously aware that the scent is even present. [NEWS Feb. 13, 2020]
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Caring for Loved Ones the Top Priority for People Worldwide
Evolutionary psychologists have focused much of their research on the human pursuit of love and sex, but a global study shows that people’s strongest motivations lie elsewhere.
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How to Have Closer Friendships (and Why You Need Them)
Like so many people, I grew up watching the TV show “Friends,” dreaming of the day I would be living a glamorous city life surrounded by a group of close friends. Over the years, I’ve
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The Secret Benefits of Retelling Family Stories
Telling family stories about crazy Uncle Joe or other eccentric relatives is a favorite pastime when families gather for the holidays. But will squirming children or Instagram-obsessed teens bother to listen? Actually, kids absorb more
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Beliefs About Uncommitted Sex May Put Marriages at Risk
An individual’s behaviors and attitudes in relation to uncommitted sexual relationships, even before the marriage, can contribute to marital satisfaction or dissolution.
