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Few Friends or Many: Which Is Best?
LiveScience: Whether one has a small, cozy group of friends or a larger, more boisterous gaggle may depend on individual personalities and circumstances, but new research suggests when deciding which type is best, socioeconomic conditions
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Ekel macht scharfsichtig (Disgust makes us perceptive)
ORF Austria: Bestimmte Gerüche, der Anblick menschlicher Ausscheidungen oder von verdorbenen Speisen rufen bei Menschen Ekel hervor, was bis zu Brechreiz und Übelkeit führen kann. Der starke körperliche Widerwillen ist aus evolutionärer Sicht sinnvoll. Er
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Disgust Makes Dirt More Visible
Yahoo: The feeling of disgust isn’t particularly enjoyable, but new research suggests the “ewww” has its role: People who are disgusted are better at detecting impurities. In other words, disgust makes it easier to see
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Who’s most susceptible to PTSD?
Pacific Standard: Franklin D. Roosevelt, the president who led the United States into the depths of total war and back out again, has a little-visited memorial on the far side of the Tidal Basin in
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Too Big or Just Right? Optimal Circle of Friends Depends on Socioeconomic Conditions
Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. Research suggests that the optimal approach may depend on socioeconomic conditions.
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My, What Big Teeth You Have! Threatening Objects Appear Closer
When we’re faced with things that seem threatening, whether it’s a hairy spider or an angry mob, our goal is usually to get as far away as we can. Now, new research suggests that our
