psychology

This paper extends an earlier analysis of the functions attributable to consciousness, applying it to a modular/constitutive model that limits the role conscious sensations are allowed to play in integrative processes operating at scale. The focus is on conscious vision because of the challenge it poses for any theory of consciousness, of how to account for a 2-dimensional perceptual display. For…

The global shift toward a service–oriented economy has made emotional labor an inevitable occupational demand, yet its impact on frontline bank employees' occupational health remains underexplored. Drawing on Conservation of Resources theory, this study investigates the relationships among emotional labor, job burnout, turnover intention, and perceived organizational support(POS), distinguishing …

ObjectiveThis study aimed to reveal the profiles of the flourishing in undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) and to investigate influencing factors guided by the principles of Social Support Resource Theory.MethodsA total of 376 MHD patients were recruited between October and November 2022. The study used the PERMA Profiler of Chinese Version, Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale, Perceiv…

ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to understand whether individuals show different search patterns for health-related terms on Google Trends depending on their cultural background.MethodThis study analyzed Google Trends data for health-related terms in both the United States and South Korea.ResultsThe result suggests that Americans show stronger temporal landmark effects than Korean with h…

Studying the developmental origins of sociomoral cognition is challenging because preverbal infants have limited means to express their thoughts through verbal communication or overt action. Developmental research has therefore relied heavily on infants' looking behavior, often treating gaze as an indicator of expectation or attention. While these approaches have yielded substantial insights into…

Veterans who worked in high-blast occupations, such as artillery or weapons training, show higher rates of anger and aggression. Using artificial intelligence to scan medical records, researchers found this occupational exposure carries a distinct behavioral risk.

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and gained years of life experience. However, a new international study suggests that middle age in the United States is becoming more difficult than it was for earlier generations. Instead of feeling […] The post Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans a…

People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy spending time with their owners. Others prefer cats because they are independent, calm, and often fit more easily into busy lifestyles. Although opinions differ, one question has remained difficult to answer: […] The post Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improv…

A massive new meta-analysis reveals that individual cognitive abilities, like reading and math, rely on inherited DNA just as much as overall intelligence, suggesting people possess heavily customized genetic cognitive profiles independent of general smarts.

Voters often warp their memories of an election to align with the actual results. A new psychological study reveals how partisan biases shape our memories, leading people to subconsciously rewrite their past predictions to protect their political identities.

Did you know that talking is great exercise for your brain? Experts are worried that talking is declining as we focus more on our phones.

Apps can support healthier lives. But when every walk, meal, and night’s sleep is judged, wellness can become another source of pressure.

A new study reveals how attachment styles, personality traits, and aggressive behaviors influence romantic satisfaction. The findings show that women prioritize emotional bonds and partner traits, while men's relationship happiness is closely tied to experiences of sexual coercion.

A new study reveals that recalling a lost loved one physically spikes blood pressure. For those struggling with prolonged grief, the cardiovascular system fails to recover normally, suggesting an enduring link between emotional trauma and physical heart health.

Researchers tracked over 300 young adults for a month to see how depression symptoms interact. They discovered that specific feelings, like anhedonia and sadness, act as central hubs that are strongly linked to a wider array of mental and physical symptoms.

Not every adult escapes their difficult childhood. And learning what a healthy relationship feels like takes time The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work We inherit more than eye colour and bone structure from our parents. We inherit rules, silences, habits, beliefs. We inherit the shape of our parents’ presence or absence, the flavour …

A new psychology study reveals that when a highly accurate AI system confidently accuses someone of lying, human supervisors tend to override the decision—a "truth bias" that actively destroys the AI's detection accuracy.

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can change nearly every part of daily life. People with depression often feel sad, empty, or hopeless for long periods of time. Many lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Some struggle […] The post This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks appear…

New research shows that specific sleep patterns, like interrupted rest and falling asleep quickly, can predict lucid dreaming in people with PTSD. This could eventually help therapists use conscious dreaming to treat trauma-related nightmares.

Alcohol use increases breast cancer risk in a dose-dependent manner. Middle-aged and older women are drinking more heavily across the life course, increasing cumulative exposure and breast cancer risk. A recent study examined the association between age and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the alcohol and breast cancer risk, finding that middle-aged women had the lowest knowledge of the ri…