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Tag Archives: Psychology
Studies: Negative Health Effects of Social Isolation
Humans are by nature gregarious. Deviating from this natural inclination, such as in the case of social isolation, can result in numerous negative mental and […]
Why Does Time Seem To Go Faster As We Grow Older?
Have you ever felt that time has seemed to go faster and wondered why weeks, months, and even a year seemed to slip passed you […]
Hedonic Adaptation Explained: Running on a Hedonic Treadmill
People tend to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or changes in their lives. This is […]
Hedonic Adaptation Prevention Model: A Theory of Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy. But understanding what happiness really means can be tough. Common definitions describe happiness as a mental or emotional state of […]
Neuroscience: Link Between Gratitude And Happiness
English poet John Milton once said, “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we […]
Why Do We Listen To Sad Music When We Are Brokenhearted?
Breakups are upsetting and a broken heart can bring forth both emotional and physical pain. The entire experience can be disabling. Those with a scorned […]
The Science of Lasting Relationship: Hedonic Adaptation Prevention
Some relationships die a natural death. After spending some time being together, the euphoria from love fades and a strong feeling of indifference emerges. Complacency […]
Boon-Holmes: Three Stages of Romantic Relationships
Social psychologists S. D. Boon and J. G. Holmes conducted a research about romantic relationships. To be specific, their study explored the dynamics of interpersonal […]
Studies: Playing Video Games Can Make You Smarter
Non-gamers might describe them as unproductive and social recluse individuals who spend countless hours a day in front of their personal computers, favorite gaming consoles, […]