Psychology

teacher

Students learn better when their teachers are more attractive

We tend to think attractive people enjoy more advantages than common people. For example, pretty people are assumed to be smarter, more intelligent, more competent,...
childhood bullying

Childhood bullying can affect psychological functions in college students

It is not rare that children get bullied at school or in community. The physical and verbal abuse can hurt children’s mental health and...
smoking

Why depressed people find it harder to quit smoking

It is not easy to quit smoking, and this is especially true for depressed people. Recent studies shows that the cessation rates are consistently...
selection

Striving to choose the best: Less happy than the rest?

We all know people who won’t give up shopping until they have found the best even if that means spending a lot of time...
drinking

How drinking or marijuana use influences romantic relationships

Romantic relationships can give us great joy and grief. Satisfaction of a relationship can strongly influence our body and mental health. Substance use, such as...

The order of profiles on dating website can change people’s dater choice

Due to technology development, people are increasingly turning to online dating websites and smartphone apps to meet new dating partners. It is common that one...
office affair

Truth about infidelity in romantic relationships

Infidelity is the most common cause of divorce. Even with no marriage, infidelity in a romantic relationship can affect one’s personal life significantly. In a...
I am not a narcissist

Why narcissists make poor social decisions

Narcissism is an excessive interest in oneself. It can hurt one’s relationships with other people. Narcissists believe they know everything and assume everyone adores them. They also...
Romantic Couple

How a romantic partner’s opinions influence our body image and sexual well-being

Our romantic partner has a significant impact on our life quality. What s/he says about our body can change how we think about ourselves. A...
lady wearing red

Women’s red clothing can drive more mate-guarding from their men

Mate-guarding is a strategy to guard a partner from extra-pair relationships. It is a scientific term for possessiveness in love. Both men and women mate...