Mind/Psychology News

Psychopaths wired for reward

The brains of psychopaths could be hardwired to seek reward even when the consequences are life-threatening to others or themselves.

Liberals, atheists have higher IQs

People who consider themselves liberals or atheists tend to have higher IQs than those who are more religious or conservative, a new study suggests.

Talk your way to happiness

Small talk has its place as a social lubricant, but more meaningful conversations are what really make people happy, new research suggests.

PTSD insight from Rwanda survivors

Even under stress as extreme as genocide, not all individuals develop PTSD. Why is it that some do and some don't?

Love hormone may help autistic

People with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome were better able to "catch" social cues after inhaling the hormone oxytocin, new research shows.

Want love? Be giving

Looking for someone to celebrate next Valentine's Day with? You'll gain extra points with prospective mates if you give of yourself to others in activities like volunteering.

Boredom really is deadly

Bored people may be more likely to die early, according to English researchers.

Psychiatric diagnosis changing

The American Psychiatric Association has proposed changes to its diagnostic bible, the manual doctors, insurers and scientists use in deciding what's officially a mental disorder.

Why it's scary to lose money

People are afraid to lose money and an unusual new study explains why - the brain's fear centre controls the response to a gamble.

Heavy internet users may be depro

People who spend a lot of time browsing the net are more likely to show depressive symptoms.

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