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People walk near the Chicago Theatre on Tuesday in the city's Loop community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines on the wearing of masks, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore in most s

The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated

May 20, 2021
Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.
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Faced with a rat trapped in a restrainer, a free rat opens the trap's door to liberate the trapped animal (while stepping on its head — "very rat-ish behavior," says University of Chicago neurobiologist Peggy Mason).

To Come To The Rescue Or Not? Rats, Like People, Take Cues From Bystanders

Jul 08, 2020
Experiments in people have long shown that the presence of indifferent bystanders hurts the chances that someone will help a stranger in an emergency. Rats, it turns out, behave the same way.
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Holiday Parties Make You Squirm? Here's How To Conquer Social Anxiety

Dec 14, 2019
People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips.
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Can A Research Accelerator Solve The Psychology Replication Crisis?

Dec 13, 2019
For decades, psychology researchers have failed to reproduce findings with similar experiments. This lack of replicability is a big problem for the field. A new global effort is working to solve it.
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John Poynter of Clarksville, Tenn., uses a wall calendar to keep track of all his appointments for both behavioral health and physical ailments. His mental health case manager, Valerie Klein, appears regularly on the calendar — and helps make sure he g

Coordinating Care Of Mind And Body Might Help Medicaid Save Money And Lives

Aug 07, 2019
Tennessee's innovative Medicaid program is offering bonuses to mental health providers who help make sure their Medicaid patients get preventive help and treatment for physical ailments too.
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The mood boost of talking to strangers may seem fleeting, but the research on well-being, scientists say, suggests that a happy life is made up of a high frequency of positive events. Even small positive experiences — chatting with a stranger in an ele

Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger

Jul 26, 2019
Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.
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The Science Of Smiles, Real And Fake

Jul 01, 2019
According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.
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Researchers say human brains can become overwhelmed by cute traits, such as large eyes and small noses, embodied by movie characters like Bambi.

When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

Dec 31, 2018
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.
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Walter Mischel, a psychologist who devised the marshmallow test, explained what it really means.

Remembrance For Walter Mischel, Psychologist Who Devised The Marshmallow Test

Sep 21, 2018
Walter Mischel had an idea that became a pop culture touchstone. He wanted to see if preschoolers seated in front of a marshmallow could delay their gratification. What did the experiment really mean?
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WATCH: Can You Affect Another Person's Behavior With Your Thoughts?

Sep 07, 2018
It's not mind control. But researchers think your opinions of others can have a surprising influence on their actions.
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How Hunger Pangs Can Make Nice People 'Hangry'

Jun 11, 2018
For someone to become "hangry," context is key. People need to be in a negative situation or subject to negative stimuli to have a hangry response.
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"Hang in there," Dr. Levy tells his students. "This is going to work."

When Everything Clicks: The Power Of Judgment-Free Learning

Jun 04, 2018
There can be a lot of psychological noise involved in learning. And mental chit chat can make learning hard. One solution, silence it with a click.
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Problem Gambling Treatment Pioneer Robert Hunter Dies

Mar 16, 2018

Las Vegas psychologist Robert Hunter pioneered the treatment of problem gambling, caring for thousands of patients over 30 years until

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Daniel Kahneman On Misery, Memory, And Our Understanding Of The Mind

Mar 12, 2018
Economic theory rests on a simple notion about humans: people are rational. But a half century ago, two psychologists shattered these assumptions.
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Smartphone Detox: How To Power Down In A Wired World

Feb 12, 2018
In an era when many kids get a first smartphone at age 10, psychologists say the devices have turned us into Pavlov's dogs — drooling for the next notification, buzz or text. Ready to dial back?
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For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help

Sep 09, 2017
Irritation and gloom may seem like the default mode for teenagers, but parents can help them gain a more realistic and resilient way of thinking. A clinical psychologist explains how.
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When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires

Sep 06, 2017
Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.
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People who think they're more slothlike than peers may change their behavior to actually become less active.

Just Thinking You're Slacking On Exercise Could Boost Risk Of Death

Jul 20, 2017
People who think others are more active tend to have shorter lifespans, even if they're actually getting the same amount of exercise. The social comparison could kill motivation, researchers say.
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Ilongot men rest in the shade after building a house. Renato and Shelly lived in the home of the man on the left for a year.

Invisibilia: A Man Finds An Explosive Emotion Locked In A Word

Jun 01, 2017
When anthropologist Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people, he couldn't grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.
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Total Failure: When The Space Shuttle Didn't Come Home

May 17, 2017
In Part 1 of the series Total Failure, a former NASA official recalls the disastrous mission of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003 and how the accident changed his life forever.
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Creators of Magic: The Gathering say 20 million people worldwide play the card-trading game.

Why Do Children Love Those Fad Toys So?

May 10, 2017
Today it's fidget spinners, but soon it will be another little gizmo that children dearly, desperately want. The complicated social dynamics of childhood are one big reason.
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The Salt
A vending machine with the DISC, or "Delays to Influence Snack Choice," installed.  On the display window, a written decal tells customers they'll have to wait for an extra 25 seconds for unhealthy snacks.<strong></strong>

Forcing People At Vending Machines To Wait Nudges Them To Buy Healthier Snacks

Mar 31, 2017
Buy an unhealthy snack and these vending machines take away 25 seconds of your life you'll never get back. Healthy fare drops instantly. Research suggests this "time tax" helps us make better choices.
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Researchers gave people the choice of four names for this photo: For this particular photo, participants were given the choice of 4 names. Jacob, Dan, Josef and Nathaniel. Dan is correct.

Your Name Might Shape Your Face, Researchers Say

Feb 27, 2017
Do you look like a Joy? Genes and culture may make it more likely that names and faces align. But researchers say people also may adjust their expressions to match social expectations of their name.
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Percentage of respondents reporting a very or somewhat significant source of stress related to the election outcome.

Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone

Feb 15, 2017
A January poll finds that people's stress levels have spiked since August, with two-thirds of people saying they're worried about the future of the nation.
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Researchers are trying to tease apart the reasons why girls are less likely to become scientists and engineers.

Young Girls Are Less Apt To Think That Women Are Really, Really Smart

Jan 26, 2017
Girls are less likely to identify their own gender as brilliant than boys are, even at age 5. One question is whether it's the girls who need to change their thinking about innate intelligence.

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