How To Say “No” And Stay On Good Terms With People

Do you have trouble saying “No”? Many women and men are traditionally taught to avoid saying “no”, especially when facing authority figures. Some of us are told from a young age that we’re not supposed to say “no” to our parents, relatives, teachers, bosses, and others. There may be cultural, gender, social, religious, or institutional [...]

Is Being Nice In Your Genes?

Being a nice person isn’t just because of how your mother raised you: It might be coded into your genes.

A new study, out in the April issue of  Psychological Science, shows that people who have certain types of oxytocin and vasopressin receptor genes were more likely to be generous when coupled with that person’s [...]

Do Celebrities Have A License To Sin?

As a Hollywood star from the TV sitcom What I Like About You alongside Jenny Garth and the musical Hairspray with John Travolta, Amanda Bynes is one celebrity  that many fans think is a pretty good girl. With a squeaky clean image, Bynes  has been put into a category of celebrities most would not easily [...]

Where Does Willpower Come From?

Willpower is the key to much that’s good in life. Willpower is what makes us save for the future rather than splurge now. It helps us to keep our heads down, studying and working when we really don’t feel like it, to earn that degree or promotion. Willpower allows us to say no to that [...]

She’s Just Not That Into You: Why Men Fail To Take The Hint

It’s a classic tale of unrequited love: Boy meets Girl. Boy likes Girl. Girl is not really that into Boy. Totally failing to take the hint, Boy pursues Girl anyway.

The storyline is common, and not just in Hollywood  romance films. A new study found that men tend to overestimate how attractive they are to women, while women [...]

Can Taking Multivitamins Lead To Unhealthy Behaviour?

People who take vitamin supplements may be more likely to take risks with their health, according to a surprising new study from Taiwan. Its authors conclude that taking vitamins may give an “illusory sense of invulnerability” that leads the pill-poppers to exercise less and to eat more than they should.

Researchers looked into the psychology [...]