/tags/psychology psychology en-US WLRN Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-09-09/what-psychologists-have-learned-about-whos-most-susceptible-to-scams-and-when Older adults often hold positions of power, have retirement savings accumulated over the course of their lifetimes, and make important financial and health-related decisions – all of which makes them attractive targets for financial exploitation. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-09-09/what-psychologists-have-learned-about-whos-most-susceptible-to-scams-and-when Natalie C. Ebner and Didem Pehlivanoglu | The Conversation /news/2022-11-11/it-turns-out-that-chimpanzees-and-gorillas-can-form-lasting-friendships Two decades of research in Nouabalé-Ndoki Park in the Republic of Congo found the primates foraging alongside each other, wrestling, seeking out their pals — and occasionally making threats. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT /news/2022-11-11/it-turns-out-that-chimpanzees-and-gorillas-can-form-lasting-friendships Laurel Wamsley /news/2022-09-20/many-children-are-regularly-exposed-to-gun-violence-heres-how-to-help-them-heal Children who are regularly exposed to gun violence can struggle with feelings of hopelessness and anxiety. There's a lot communities and after-school programs can do to help. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:01:09 GMT /news/2022-09-20/many-children-are-regularly-exposed-to-gun-violence-heres-how-to-help-them-heal Noelle E. C. Evans /2022-03-16/a-third-of-u-s-adults-are-struggling-to-get-a-good-nights-rest-a-survey-finds A recently released Gallup poll finds that high stress is a particular barrier to restful sleep, with younger people the most affected. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:23:20 GMT /2022-03-16/a-third-of-u-s-adults-are-struggling-to-get-a-good-nights-rest-a-survey-finds Jeff Dean /show/sundial/2020-03-26/heard-on-sundial-physical-and-mental-health-during-coronavirus-pandemic On this Thursday, March 26, episode of Sundial:COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of our daily lives like our physical health, financial stability and… Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:21:45 GMT /show/sundial/2020-03-26/heard-on-sundial-physical-and-mental-health-during-coronavirus-pandemic /2019-11-05/cdc-childhood-trauma-is-a-public-health-issue-and-we-can-do-more-to-prevent-it What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data show a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:17:59 GMT /2019-11-05/cdc-childhood-trauma-is-a-public-health-issue-and-we-can-do-more-to-prevent-it Rhitu Chatterjee /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:39:00 GMT /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first Alex Smith /2019-09-01/optimists-for-the-win-finding-the-bright-side-might-help-you-live-longer Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach 85. Optimism is teachable. Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:00:00 GMT /2019-09-01/optimists-for-the-win-finding-the-bright-side-might-help-you-live-longer Patti Neighmond /2019-07-01/the-science-of-smiles-real-and-fake According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT /2019-07-01/the-science-of-smiles-real-and-fake Maanvi Singh /2019-05-20/how-the-brain-shapes-pain-and-links-ouch-with-emotion Pain is more than an unpleasant sensation. When pain signals reach the brain, they interact with areas involved in thinking, memory and emotion. Mon, 20 May 2019 09:01:00 GMT /2019-05-20/how-the-brain-shapes-pain-and-links-ouch-with-emotion Jon Hamilton