Monthly Archive for August, 2011
Elderly? Put On a Happy Face!
A positive affect -- the hallmark of overall well-being -- is associated with improved health and success in many areas of life. Now, it may also predict survival.Positive affect is a psychological state of experiencing joy, happiness, excitement, enthusiasm, and contentment. In contrast, a negative affect is characterized by anxiety, depression, and hostility.
Horror in the Mind – The Psychological Effects of Torture
When most people think of torture, the first thing that comes to mind is unimaginable, unendurable pain. Physical pain is, however, the one thing that tends to remain in the torture chamber, the hidden cells of illegal prisons after the victim has left. As terrible as the physical after effects of torture may be, the real horror is what remains in the mind.
Fighting Words
Language can reveal, or conceal, the soul. Words express thoughts, share emotions, and foretell actions. Now, speech can predict victory in boxing matches.It is probably fair to say that few boxers are considered masters of the spoken word. But, researchers in Arkansas recently presented results of a study at the 16th Annual International Stress and Behavior Neuroscience and Biopsychiatry Conference that revealed an association between a boxer’s word choice and victory in a subsequent match.
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