Do rebelliousness, emotional control, toughness and thrill-seeking still make up the essence of coolness?
Picture a stereotypical tough guy and you might imagine a man with a broad face, a square jaw, and a stoical demeanor. Existing research even supports this association, linking wider, more masculine faces with several less-than-cuddly characteristics, including perceived lack of warmth, dishonesty, and lack of cooperation. But a new study suggests that men with these wide, masculine faces aren't always the aggressive tough guys they appear to be.
Married people may be happier in the long run than those who aren't married, a new study found.
Summer vacation time is upon us. If you have been saving up for your dream vacation for years, you may want to make sure your dream spot is still the best place to go. A new study has found that when we fantasize about such trips before they are possible, we tend to overlook the negatives – thus influencing our decision-making down the line.
Research on sex and trauma faces an ethical dilemma: how can we find out more about the effects of such psychologically sensitive topics without hurting the people who participate in the study?
"Personality genes" might contribute to longevity, according to a new study.
Conventional wisdom says that dogs often resemble their owners. At least of a part of this theory has perhaps been proved right with a latest study. According to researchers at the University of Leicester's School of Psychology in the U.K., disagreeable people prefer aggressive dogs. The study published in the journal Anthrozoos, which surveyed 235 people in the U.K. and North America found that, "persons lower in Agreeableness, higher in Neuroticism and Conscientiousness, and of younger a...
Organic eaters might develop a judgmental attitude, according to a new study.
A recent study found that babies born in winter months are more likely to develop mental disorders like schizophrenia.
According to a recent study, the way to a successful life lies in your genes as genes are responsible for certain human traits like self-control, decision making, and sociability
A New research shows that female terrorists are highly educated, employed, well-trained, and are natives of the country where they perform their terrorist acts, similar to male terrorists.
A recent study states that during ovulation, hormones make women see sexier men as better fathers than dependable ones.
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists who scanned the brains of men convicted of murder, rape and violent assaults have found the strongest evidence yet that psychopaths have structural abnormalities in their brains.
New in the journals: From how our attachment with our moms affects our future relationships, to the connection between family size and general intelligence.... and more.
Heart patients who have type D personality are more likely to worsen their health, according to a new study.