Thursday, 9 February, 2012

Study of tribe in South America shows that using a language without numbers degrades ability to count.

Why are John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill considered charismatic? Is charisma always good? (hint: think Adolf Hitler)

Marriage has many benefits — for adults and kids. With divorce and shacking so common, this article could change your mind!

Baboon mothers with more social ties have better infant survival. Talk about the evolutionary advantage of communication!

In mid-2004, U.S. jails and prisons held 2.1 million people. What are the psychological effects of imprisonment? How do POWs survive prison and torture? Can these scars be healed?

How testosterone levels affect marital interactions. Surprise: Marital satisfaction was not correlated with testosterone levels. And husband’s behavior toward wives was unrelated to testosterone.

What makes a bad boss? Do hostile staring, yelling, intimidating, threats of job loss, and public humiliation sound familiar? Do these tactics actually work?

What do family routines and rituals contribute to mental and physical health?

What is the role of media and video games in violent behavior? What does the eviidence say. Does it make sense to censor? If Big Brother makes a vid-game, could it be any good? Does the army’s investment in games prove that they promote violence?

Cannibalism reconsidered. Is devouring the relatives a humane way to respond to emotions about death? Do cannibals still roam the Guyana highlands?