News tagged with human social behavior
Positive words: the glue to social interaction
(Phys.org) -- Scientists at ETH Zurich have studied the use of language, finding that words with a positive emotional content are more frequently used in written communication. This result supports the theory that social ...
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May 24, 2012 |
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Female terrorists' bios belie stereotypes, study finds
Much like their male counterparts, female terrorists are likely to be educated, employed and native residents of the country where they commit a terrorist act, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 15, 2012 |
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Dogs turn down extra food if a human provides the right cues
Dogs can be manipulated to choose against their preference by human cues, opting to turn down extra food in order to follow the human's choice, according to results published Apr. 25 in the open access journal PLoS ONE. The wo ...
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Shedding light on southpaws: Sports data help confirm theory explaining left-handed minority in general population
Lefties have always been a bit of a puzzle. Representing only 10 percent of the general human population, left-handers have been viewed with suspicion and persecuted across history. The word "sinister" even derives from "left ...
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Apr 25, 2012 |
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The science of selflessness
In a talk at the Geological Lecture Hall on Thursday, Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson outlined new thinking on how human social behavior evolved, saying that it was competition among groups of humans — ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012 |
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A new take on the games people play in their relationships
Human nature has deep evolutionary roots and is manifested in relationships with family members, friends, romantic and business partners, competitors, and strangers more than in any other aspects of behavior or intellectual ...
Mar 21, 2012 |
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Study analyzes emotions in software engineering
Emotions are an important factor that must be taken into account when designing any type of software. This is the conclusion reached through a research project coordinated by the Universidad Carlos III de ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Study finds social networks promote cooperation, discourage selfishness
It turns out nice guys can finish first, and David Rand has the evidence to prove it.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Caveman instincts still play role in choosing political leaders
(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to voter preference, the issues count. But some may pull the handle for a more primal reason: Physical fitness and stature against an opponent.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2011 |
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Humans' critical ability to throw long distances aided by an illusion: study
Can't help molding some snow into a ball and hurling it or tossing a stone as far into a lake as you can? New research from Indiana University and the University of Wyoming shows how humans, unlike any other species on Earth, ...
Jan 24, 2011 |
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Hormone oxytocin bolsters childhood memories of mom's affections
Researchers have found that the naturally-occurring hormone and neurotransmitter oxytocin intensifies men's memories of their mother's affections during childhood. The study was published today in Proceedings of the National Ac ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 29, 2010 |
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Depression, Poor Social Skills Are Linked
(PhysOrg.com) -- Depression is widely accepted as a medical diagnosis, but focusing exclusively on the biological side misses important points about why people become depressed. Chris Segrin, who heads the ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 08, 2010 |
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Cultural Cognition Project Study Sheds Light on Reactions to HPV Vaccine
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research conducted by the Cultural Cognition Project at Yale Law School concludes that people’s cultural values influence how risky they perceive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to be and thus, ...
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Jan 13, 2010 |
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Why dishing does you good: study
(PhysOrg.com) -- Why does dishing with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman's mood?
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 02, 2009 |
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Decoding funny faces to detect disease
Like Russell Crowe's character in A Beautiful Mind, life is often difficult for the 2.4 million Americans with schizophrenia. A late or incorrect diagnosis and the lack of effective treatment options can ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 04, 2009 |
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