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Intriguing link found between oxytocin and social cognition in ...
Apr 9, 2024 · Lower levels of oxytocin receptors are associated with more frequent errors in overmentalization — a tendency to erroneously attribute complex mental states to others — among patients with borderline personality disorder, according to new research published in the journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica.This discovery sheds new light on the relationship between the oxytocin system and the ...
Prosopagnosia: Mayo Clinic study sheds new light on “face
Jan 31, 2024 · A new study reveals new insights into prosopagnosia, a condition impairing face recognition. It distinguishes between developmental and acquired forms, links it to various neurological diseases, and explores brain region involvement.
Digital distortions: Study explores the consequences of photo
Jul 2, 2023 · A recent study revealed that editing photos on social media can have negative effects on individuals' self-image and self-esteem, as it leads to comparing physical appearance and treating oneself as an object. This highlights the need for awareness of the potential harmful consequences of using photo-editing tools or filters on social media platforms.
New study reveals how language fuels U.S. political polarization
Feb 5, 2024 · In a recent series of studies, researchers have uncovered that the way political opinions are expressed—especially the use of generic language—can significantly amplify perceived differences between political parties in the United States.
Study suggests cannabis can induce a psychedelic-like ... - PsyPost
Aug 8, 2021 · Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and LSD can induce an experience known as oceanic boundlessness, which is characterized by a feeling of oneness with the world and a sense of awe. New research, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, provides some preliminary evidence that high doses of cannabis can also produce this …
New study reveals lithium’s impact on brain activity during
Nov 9, 2023 · A recent study explores how lithium affects brain processes in emotion regulation, revealing that it alters brain activity and connectivity in healthy participants. These findings provide insights into lithium's psychological effects and may guide future treatments for bipolar disorder, despite some unexpected results and the need for further research in patients.
Memes can help people psychologically cope with the COVID-19 …
Oct 28, 2021 · New research provides evidence that internet memes can help people cope with the stress of a global pandemic by boosting positive emotions. The findings, published in Psychology of Popular Media, indicate that viewing memes can have psychologically beneficial effects. “I generally like memes.
New study indicates that name-calling in politics tends to
Apr 7, 2023 · Results of a new study demonstrate that name-calling in politics frequently has the opposite of its intended effect, with respondents evaluating the assailant negatively after witnessing the disparaging remark. Furthermore, the investigation revealed an unexpected similarity in how Republicans and Democrats responded to name-calling by candidates, with both sides rebuking Democrats for using it.
Psychiatrists detail a harrowing case of internet-induced erotomania
Mar 28, 2024 · In a world increasingly interconnected through the wonders of the internet, a case study published in BMC Psychiatry sheds light on a darker facet of digital interaction: online romance fraud inducing erotomania, a rare delusional disorder.. Erotomania, or de Clérambault’s syndrome, manifests as a persistent, delusional belief …