Don't Mess with Nursing Moms
Sep/20/2011 22:18 Filed in: Aggression
There are few images as sweet as a mother breast-feeding a baby. But new research shows that the reduced arousal from those touching moments may disinhibit a mother's aggression toward others. In short, nursing just might bring out the "mama bear" in any woman -- and rightly so. Read More...
Why We're All Moral Relativists at Heart
Sep/18/2011 09:30 Filed in: Morality | Judging Character
Dave has an article in the Boston Globe today on how and why moral relativism is deeply embedded in the mind. Unfortunately, you have to register to gain access, but the Globe is still free online (at least for now). Read More...
Feeling Deprived? Stay Away from Casinos
Sep/07/2011 23:29 Filed in: Economics
As we often note, much of life comes down to weighing short- vs. long-term tradeoffs. It can be difficult to resist what feels good in the here and now, but new research shows that just how difficult it is may depend on if you're feeling deprived. Read More...
Keeping Your Friends Close
Sep/02/2011 12:34 Filed in: relationships
The adaptive benefits of social connection are many and profound. Not only does being around close others offer protection from environmental threats but it also allows individuals to capitalize on the varied sets of skills and resources that belonging to a collective can provide. Because of these benefits, some psychologists have posited that a “need to belong” is as fundamental a human motive as hunger and sex-drive. But is there a down side? Read More...
