Category Archives: Psychology

Is Feeling Bad a Luxury Problem? or something else…

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

Health experts call these “first-world problems,” meaning the accumulated stresses of daily life and the negative emotions they arouse ByWray Herbert In Judith Viorst’s classic children’s book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Alexander wakes up with … Continue reading →

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Why Online Dating Doesn’t Work??

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

On-line dating might give you something, but it’s probably not a soul mate By Christie Nicholson A team of psychologists reviewed online dating sites and their conclusions are not promising. Most sites rely on what’s called an “exclusive process”—they use … Continue reading →

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How lefties, righties see the world differently

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

By Joan Raymond Be careful next time you cast a vote. Your “handedness” might make you choose the wrong candidate, according to a research review published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. … Continue reading →

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Your Negative Status Updates On Facebook Rub People the Wrong Way – Study

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

By Graeme McMillan Those who use social media as a way to get an ego boost from friends and family (you know who you are), be warned: a new study has found that those with low self-esteem can actually make themselves less likable to others … Continue reading →

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13 Common (But Silly) Superstitions

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

By Stephanie Pappas If you are spooked by Friday the 13th, you’re in for a whammy of a year. This week’s unlucky day is the first of three for 2012. And it would come as no surprise if many among us … Continue reading →

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Want to know the Language of Lies?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

It turns out to be difficult to tell when other people are lying By Art Markman There are lots of cues that we believe will tip us off to whether someone is telling the truth. We expect people telling the … Continue reading →

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Online dating 2.0.1.2

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Ahmad Amirali

The mistletoe may be tucked away for another year, but Valentine’s Day tchotchkes already are overflowing on store shelves. And in these weeks between Christmas day and Cupid’s night, Internet dating sites reportedly see a surge in traffic. Social psychologists … Continue reading →

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Why we make Bad Decisions???

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

From Occupy Wall Street to on-line dating, our surroundings can dictate the choices we make. By Hannah Tepper  What role do our surroundings have in the choices we make? Consider the fact that we are more likely to commit a “random” act of … Continue reading →

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‘Baby brain’ is real… and it do makes you a better mom

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

Pregnant women DO suffer short-term memory loss …but that’s so because your brain keep focusing on the needs of your baby – New Research claims. By Sophie Borland Pregnant women have long complained that their condition makes them forgetful. Now a … Continue reading →

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Study shows Mom-Child Bonding may make them Stable in their Adult relationship

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

The bonding between a baby and the mother may affect the child”s romantic relationships later in adulthood, a new study has found. The more a baby is attached to his mom during childhood, the better he is at resolving relationship … Continue reading →

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Going through some Hard times may make people Strong

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

The number of adverse experiences may determine whether someone becomes more resilient and better able to handle what life throws at him or her. By Jeannine Stein During the holidays people can experience an enormous amount of stress, even more … Continue reading →

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Ways to Inflate Your IQ

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

  Your Intelligence Level Can Fluctuate, Studies Show; Battling the Post-Vacation Dip By Sue ShellenBarger Many people think of IQ as a genetic trait, like brown eyes or short legs: You’re born with it and you’re stuck with it. Now, … Continue reading →

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How to spot a liar in 20 seconds flat

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

A little snap judgement goes a long way toward making friends Article  By Markham Heid According to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, all it takes is 20 seconds to decide whether or not a stranger is trustworthy. Researchers recruited 24 … Continue reading →

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Babies Picky About Who They Imitate

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

Babies are more likely to mimic the behaviour of people that they deem to be reliable, according to the study researchers Article by Remy Melina Babies are famous for copying adults, but a new study shows that little ones carefully choose whether … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy of Chicken Soup for the Lonely Soul – Why Comfort Food Works?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

My strongest memories of comfort from my childhood and adolescence are associated with my grandmother and her kitchen. Article By Jason G. Goldman   My grandmother was born in Sobrance, in what was then called Czechoslovakia on November 5, 1930. She grew … Continue reading →

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How to handle an angry boss at workplace – The Study

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

The state of mind in which a person listens to an angry outburst has a big effect on whether or not they actually get upset. Article By Kimberly Weisul A common technique often recommended by cognitive-behavioral therapists tries to give … Continue reading →

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Impatient People Have Lower Credit Scores, Research Finds

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ahmad Amirali

While patience may be a virtue, a new study is showing that it can also help your credit score. Article By David Mielach According to research by two economists at Boston’s Federal Reserve Center for Behavioral Economics and Decision Making, … Continue reading →

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