Social life
Social comparison, or the tendency to compare oneself with another, is an individual behavior largely embedded in cultural and political background. Research has converged on the idea that the brain’s reward-related system is involved. Why is that?
You cannot talk with your mouth full, so how do people combine talking and drinking?
Is it even possible to remain non-judgmental about looks and avoid associated stereotypes? It seems that we all judge looks, even our own; and on top of being superficial, it can seriously affect our behavior.
Nostalgia is a deliberate and bittersweet emotion that connects us to ourselves and other people. It reminds us of the sweeter moments of our lives and the irreversibility of time.
Want to squeeze the life out of a tiny fluffy kitten? Well, you are not alone.
We experience the world through our senses. What happens though when sensory inputs become too much (or too little) to bear from a very young age? Surely, the world must feel different, and our experience of it would change along.
Research reveals the unique capability of dogs to understand humans. One look at our face while carefully listening to our voice and they can make sense of our emotional state.
Almost all of us have experienced love in all of its forms at least once in our lives, but what are its effects on our brains?
Research shows that after subtle use of Botox others can still recognise the way you feel.
Sharing goals with friends may lead to fewer accomplishments for some people while more chance of success for others.