Psychology & Sociology

Psychology & Sociology

How people can be motivated to protect the climate

Demonstration for more climate protection in New York City in 2023. © PNAS Nexus Which messages are most promising for motivating people to take collective...
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Psychology & Sociology

How our brain learns from mistakes

The neural structures in the brain actively adapt when the rules of everyday life change. © Wirestock/iStock When rules suddenly change, our brain reacts and...
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Psychology & Sociology

Trypophobia: Easily identify and treat fear of holes

Some people find the holes in the seed pods of the Indian lotus flower repulsive or frightening. © Peripitus / CC BY-SA 4.0 Trypophobia, the...
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Psychology & Sociology

A bond for life

Our relationship with our siblings is often one of the longest relationships we have. It teaches us important social skills. And shapes us for...
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Psychology & Sociology

How our neurons embed memories

Our episodic memory stores content and its context - but how? © metamorworks/ iStock Our memory stores not only information about past events, but also...
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Psychology & Sociology

Why are song lyrics becoming more and more negative?

The study shows that the basic mood of a country can be tracked over time using song lyrics. © da-kuk/iStock The lyrics of songs...
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Psychology & Sociology

Outdated clichés

This book will neither appeal to people who are upset about LGBTQA* and the “gender debate,” nor to those for whom biology is irrelevant....
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Psychology & Sociology

Sugar: Facts and Myths

Those who want to avoid sugar often turn to light products with sweeteners. But are these actually healthier alternatives?... more Researchers tested a patch that...
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Psychology & Sociology

A celebration of culinary unreason

For many people, Christmas and good food go hand in hand. We want to treat ourselves to something good. To do this, we like...
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Psychology & Sociology

Early focus or broad education? How people achieve excellence

How do children develop top performance and especially talent at an early age? © PeopleImages/ iStock The most brilliant minds rarely stand out at a...
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Psychology & Sociology

Winter depression: What is the benefit of light therapy?

Those affected are often recommended to expose themselves to such a daylight lamp daily to alleviate their symptoms. © Rocky89/iStock When the sun only...
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Psychology & Sociology

How our brain processes sign language

Sign language mainly includes hands and fingers, but also upper body, head, line of sight, eyebrows and mouth. © FluxFactory/iStock Sign language is significantly...
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Psychology & Sociology

Reddit experiment reveals dynamics of online discussions

Who participates in online discussions – and who doesn’t? © MPI for Educational Research In many online discussions, a very active minority dominates the debate...
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Psychology & Sociology

Monogamy of humans and animals in comparison

Is monogamy in the roots of humanity? © Sorapop/ iStock Is monogamy part of human nature? This question is always controversially discussed. A study has...
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Psychology & Sociology

Breathing rhythm as a pacemaker for memory

The rhythm of our breathing could influence when we learn or remember particularly well. © peterschreiber.media/ iStock Our breathing rhythm can help us store and...
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Psychology & Sociology

Golf, yoga, hiking: which quiet sports best relieve the body and mind

© Yakobchuk Olena, stock.adobe.com Be physically active without exhausting yourself - quiet forms of exercise such as golf, yoga and hiking are particularly good for...
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Psychology & Sociology

Disturbed video calls undermine sympathy and trust

The quality of a video call can influence our opinion of the other person. © MTStock Studio/ iStock Be it job interviews, court hearings or...
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Psychology & Sociology

Cooking, sharing, remembering: Meals are more than just eating food

© WavebreakMediaMicro, stock.adobe.com Food is much more than the sum of its ingredients. It connects people, tells stories and creates memories that continue through generations....
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Psychology & Sociology

Languages ​​around the world are similar in grammar

There are universal patterns in the grammar of the world's languages. © CarlosAndreSantos/iStock Although there are many different languages ​​around the world, their grammar...
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Psychology & Sociology

Macaques can also develop a sense of rhythm

Macaques can clap to the beat of music. © cookelma/iStock People can perceive the rhythm of music and move in time to it. But...
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