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People with highly reactive emotions are drawn to cats for stress relief p
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A recent study found that people seek and take benefit from connection with cats. Researchers revealed The several factors shaped a positive response to a cat visitation program and how personality trait of emotionality played an important role.
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Study finds learning how to learn can slow down rate of forgetfulness
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): Researchers have said that combining two strategies - spacing and retrieval practice - is key to success when trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby.
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Learning how to learn can slow down rate of forgetfulness
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Iowa State Psychology Professor Shana Carpenter has said that combining two strategies - spacing and retrieval practice - is key to success when trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby.
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Taking pictures of slides helps students in remembering the presentation:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): During an instructor's presentation, students often prefer to take camera-phone photos of slides but it raises the question that whether this practice helps students remember the information.
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Study suggests how talking therapies can benefit people with dementia
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 14 (ANI): A new study headed by UCL academics revealed that people living with dementia who suffer from anxiety or despair may benefit from talking therapies provided on the NHS.
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People with dementia may benefit from talk therapy for their mental health
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 14 (ANI): According to a recent study headed by UCL researchers, people with dementia who experience anxiety or sadness may benefit from talking therapy provided by the NHS.
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Healthy ageing requires an understanding of personality types: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): New research shows that older adults may be better supported as they age when their personalities are considered, for example, are they more like orchids or dandelions? Researchers examined the potential effects of lifestyle activities on the cognitive heal
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Research: Liking another group does not imply dislike towards own
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
California [US], October 9 (ANI): A pair of psychologists conducted research over 70 years ago in which they asked young Black girls to pick between black and white dolls. The girls overwhelmingly preferred white dolls and gave them good traits.
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Study: People choose familiarity over novelty
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): When people believe that a door is closing and that they have a limited amount of time left to enjoy something, such as dining out or travelling eight experiments with nearly 6,000 total participants, researchers explored whether people tend to prefer the no
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Study: People choose familiarity over novelty
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): According to research, once people believe that a door is closing- that they only have a short amount of time left to enjoy something, such as dining out or travelling--they gravitate towards the comfort of something familiar rather than the excitement of so
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People prefer familiarity over novelty in the end: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): According to research published by the American Psychological Association, when people believe that a door is closing-- that they have a limited amount of time left to enjoy something, such as dining out or travelling -- they gravitate to the comfort of some
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Study finds feeling of inferiority, damaged self-esteem among children
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], September 30 (ANI): A group of psychologists conducted a study over 70 years ago in which they asked young Black girls to choose between black and white dolls. The girls overwhelmingly chose white dolls and assigned them positive characteristics.
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