Human Behavior & Social Studies – Page 4

Literature as Early Witness: Immersive and Maladaptive Daydreaming Before Their Recognition in Psychology

A comprehensive study published in the journal Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice has established that intense and disruptive forms of fantasy, recently categorized by modern psychology as maladaptive…

Psychedelic compound reduces cocaine motivation and cravings in animal models

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch have identified a promising neurobiological target for treating cocaine use disorder, uncovering evidence that a specific psychedelic compound can significantly dampen the…

Too much “braking” in the brain may cause age-related memory loss

The Delicate Balance of the Neural Landscape The human brain operates through a sophisticated equilibrium between two primary forces: excitation and inhibition. Excitatory signals, largely governed by the neurotransmitter glutamate,…

New study shows romantic relationships can actually improve after the crisis of an affair

Infidelity has long been categorized by mental health professionals as a major psychological trauma, often resulting in symptoms for the betrayed partner that mirror Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The emotional…

Understanding Megalophobia: The Clinical Evolution and Treatment of the Fear of Large Objects

Megalophobia, a specific phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear of exceptionally large objects, is increasingly becoming a focal point for psychological research as modern infrastructure and technology continue…

Researchers induce the memory-boosting benefits of sleep in parts of the awake brain

The Biological Necessity of the Sleep Cycle For nearly all mammals, sleep is an uncompromising biological requirement. It serves as a period of systemic maintenance, allowing the brain to recover…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use and violent crime among US adults.

The rapid proliferation of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, marketed under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has already fundamentally altered the landscape of metabolic health and obesity treatment…

Trauma Exposure, Perceived Stress and Morning Cortisol Levels among Palestinian Boys in the Gaza Strip and West Bank

Children growing up in the shadow of protracted conflict are undergoing biological shifts that may fundamentally alter their physiological development. A groundbreaking study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology has provided…

Anterior insular cortex glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels predict general psychopathology via heightened error sensitivity.

Recent neuroscientific research has unveiled a critical biological link between brain chemistry and the shared symptoms of anxiety and depression, focusing on how the brain processes mistakes and unexpected outcomes.…

Does Romantic Involvement Benefit Everyone? Testing a Foundational Tenet in Relationship Science Through the Case of Asexuality.

In a landmark study that challenges decades of psychological assumptions, new research indicates that the traditional "buffer" provided by romantic relationships against loneliness does not apply to asexual individuals. While…