Psychology

Decoding Humor: How Gender Influences Our Sense of Comedy

The source of those smiles? A timeless cartoon exploring the intricacies of romance. Credit: Omar Lopez/Unsplash.A recent study delves into the intriguing question of whether gender plays a role in shaping our sense of humor. Published in the Humor journal, the findings reveal notable similarities and differences in what men and women find amusing.Study...

Greeting Strangers can Boost Happiness

Credit: DepositphotosA group of psychologists from Sabanci University in Turkey, collaborating with a researcher from the University of Sussex in the U.K., discovered that individuals experiencing increased life satisfaction resulted from simply greeting strangers they came across.Their study, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, involved surveying two extensive groups of people...

Why Your Perception of the Future May Differ from What You Assume

The reasons behind why individuals depict the past, present, and future in varying ways remain uncertain among scientists. Image Credit: Unspluash.Contemplating the future invites us to consider its spatial location—Is it in front, behind, or above? Cultural backgrounds are pivotal in shaping these perceptions, influencing whether one envisions themselves striding towards it or glimpsing...

Construction of the First ‘Multiome’ Atlas: Tracking Human Cerebral Cortex Cell Development from Birth to Adulthood

Credit: Medical ExpressA "multiome" atlas revealing brain cell development from fetal to adult stages has been generated by a research team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Yale University School of Medicine.This atlas simultaneously examines various genetic information types in the same biological sample, including the genome, transcriptome, and...

Women are Less Happy than Men, Insights from a Psychologist and Four Actionable Steps

Credit: PixaobayA puzzling trend emerges in research on women's well-being. Despite enjoying increased freedom and job prospects, women are experiencing elevated levels of anxiety and facing a greater prevalence of mental health issues, including depression, anger, loneliness, and disrupted sleep. This pattern transcends national boundaries and applies to various age demographics.A recent survey conducted...

How to Speed Up Your Creativity Levels at Highest

Creativity is part of every human´s DNA. In Fact, we all have born already creative. In doubt, all one must do is remember how kids can easily play or turn any task into a playful moment, yes, no matter how boring it might appear. There is tons of this unbuying substance inside all of...

Boys Are Graded More Roughly Than Girls. Why?

Credit: Daniel / Adobe StockAcross all ages and almost all areas of education, girls performance is better." Girls are approximately a year ahead of boys regarding reading ability in OECD nations, in contrast to a wafer-thin and reducing advantage for boys in mathematics. Boys are fifty percent more likely than girls to fail at...

People Who Read Live Longer Than Those That do Not, Yale Scientists State

Hatice Yardım / UnsplashThe advantages of reading would not be understated, even when it concerns living a longer life. A current investigation discovers that reading manuals generally returns mental improvements that enhance longevity.Bibliomaniacs express joy! A current investigation in the journal Social Science and Medicine simply found that individuals who read manuals live longer...

Stanford Psychology Expert: This Is The No. 1 Ability Parents Need To Teach Their Kids– But most Do Not

Credit: Caiaimage/Chris RyanAs parents, we all want to create intelligent and focused kids, especially in a world where digital distraction seems inescapable. (Also, tech titans like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have strategies for restricting their children's screen time.).Why? Because in the future, there will undoubtedly be two kinds of people in the world:...

People With Greater Intellectual Humility Have Upper General Knowledge

Smart people are not afraid to say "I don't know."In the age of social networks and rolling information, there's a continuous pressure to be in the know, always available with an aperçus or two (2).Today, intellectual humility, therefore, feels more significant than ever-- having the insight and honesty to hold your hands up and...