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Why We Blush: The Social Purpose of Showing Embarrassment
Evolutionary psychologists examine the adaptive function of blushing in social situations
Bering in Mind
A research psychologist's curious look at human behavior
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“So Then I Said to Roger Federer…”: The Tricky Business of Name-Dropping
Psychologists examine how name-dropping can backfire on those poor at the craft
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Breasts in Mourning: How Bottle-Feeding Mimics Child Loss in Mothers’ Brains
After a successful birth, opting not to breast-feed may trigger evolved mourning behaviors
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“Annoying Habits of College Professors” (circa 1935 to 1937)
The timeless pet peeves of American university students
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Think Crying Is Cathartic? Not Always
Psychologists take a closer look at the folk wisdom that "it's good to get it out of your system"
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It Ain’t Easy Being a Pit Bull Owner
Researchers examine how owners of this "outlaw" breed cope with unflattering stereotypes
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Pedophiles, Hebephiles and Ephebophiles, Oh My: Erotic Age Orientation
Why most "pedophiles" aren't really pedophiles, technically speaking
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Dreaming of Nonsense: The Evolutionary Enigma of Dream Content
Evolutionary theorists question whether there's an adaptive purpose to dreaming
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Equal Right to Kiss? Why You May Be Disgusted by Gay Behavior without Knowing It
"Gay-friendly" people unconsciously feel that two men kissing in public is morally wrong
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The Sorriest Animal: Why We Seek Forgiveness
Investigators explore how to use an apology effectively
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