Psychology & Sociology

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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Psychology & Sociology

How the first year of life shapes social expectations

infant and mother. Their relationship in the first year of life shapes the child's social expectations. © FreshSplash/ iStock Parental behavior has a decisive influence...
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Psychology & Sociology

The same genes shape behavior in humans and dogs

Many of Golden Retrievers' behavioral traits are controlled by the same genes as ours. © Morris Animal Foundation Similar to us humans, dogs also differ...
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Psychology & Sociology

Image of Science PODCAST – Episode 22: The Evolution of Violence

Why do we fight wars when we want peace? What makes people kill other people? The behavioral scientist Carel van Schaik shows the conditions...
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Psychology & Sociology

People blink in time to the music

As the music plays, a woman's eyes blink in time - a hidden connection between hearing and movement that connects the auditory rhythm with...
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Psychology & Sociology

Biodiversity in genetic terms

Which Living creatures occur in a forest? Genetic traces in the waters of the habitat can give them away. Source: University of Innsbruck
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Psychology & Sociology

Double discrimination does more than double the damage

What are the effects of intersectional inequalities? © timsa/ iStock Our social relationships influence our career prospects, our happiness and our health. But this “social...
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Psychology & Sociology

Strategies of climate change deniers exposed

What strategies do climate skeptics use to spread their theses? © milindri/ iStock There is a lot of misinformation circulating online about climate change. For...
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Psychology & Sociology

US study: Children benefit from Montessori preschools

Children in a Montessori preschool. © monkeybusinessimages/ iStock Playful, self-determined learning is a core element of Montessori education. A US study now shows that preschool...
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Psychology & Sociology

Progress in HIV research

New possibilities for therapies are emerging: Researchers have discovered an antibody that can block almost all known HIV variants. Source: University of Cologne
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Psychology & Sociology

How the brain focuses on listening

The auditory cortex of the brain has neurons that can modulate incoming sound signals depending on the situation. © BrianAJackson/iStock Neuroscientists have discovered how...
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