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People like to think of themselves as kind, caring and ready to help someone in trouble. Most would say they would step in to help if they saw someone in trouble. Yet both history and psychological research tell a different story. When an emergency happens in front of a group, help is often delayed, or sometimes it never comes at all. This contradiction is at the core of one ...

Most people consider snoring something insignificant and not worth worrying about. However, scientists from Ume University in Sweden have discovered that snoring can actually harm the throat muscles and be one of the causes of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that...

Scientists’ research finds that when an individual experiences intense emotional reactions, talking to oneself aloud in the third person while pretending another person is present is a superior emotion regulation approach. A solution exists to reverse this situation: use third-person self-reference. For example, when facing public speaking anxiety, instead of thinking “I’m sc...

Today, suspense and thrillers are some of the most watched genres. A criminal event is terrifying in real life. Yet, millions love to watch documentaries and read books on criminology. The emotionally engaging content attracts a great audience. This fascination demonstrates much more than just sensationalism. It reflects fundamental psychological processes involving curiosity...

Imagine the scenario of two individuals who both engaged in the same illegal activity. As a matter of fact, during the interviews, neither individual maintained eye contact, neither spoke before pausing briefly to consider their answers, and neither seemed to display any particular interest in the interview itself. An unaware clinician might label this type of conduct as a si...