Body and appearance dissatisfaction have been common topics of study in psychological research. Another area of research that may have implications for these topics is that of frontal asymmetry; the greater relative activity ...

Although perfectionism has been related to various maladaptive outcomes, several studies have demonstrated inconsistent relationships between the dimensions of trait perfectionism and psychological distress. Furthermore, ...

Given the monotony and extended driving periods inherent in transport truck driving, truck drivers might rely on stimulants to sustain attention and combat fatigue. Research indicates stimulants improve some cognitive ...

Paradoxical menstrual cycle patterns in women’s well-being (e.g., premenstrual syndrome [PMS] and negative experiences in the periovulatory phase) and sexual behavior (e.g., the periovulatory sociosexual tactic shift [PSTS]) ...

Photographs of one’s own body can evoke different motivational tendencies, depending on one’s own body satisfaction and narcissistic propensity. The present study had two main purposes: (1) to replicate and extend the ...

It was long thought that rods and cones were the only components of the mammalian retina capable of conveying light information to the brain. Recently, a novel class of transduction-capable retinal ganglion cells containing ...

Researchers have suggested that engaging in visuospatial tasks, such as the videogame Tetris™, following a trauma may interfere with the development of intrusive images associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ...

The concept of competitiveness as a personality trait has been alluded to for over 70 years; yet, it has surprisingly been largely neglected as an individual differences variable. Instead, researchers have focused on the ...

Body image concerns are a widespread experience, particularly for young women, and are associated with a number of undesirable consequences, including eating disorders. Self affirmation theory provides a framework for ...

The health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the National Opinion Research Centre DSM Screen for Gambling Problems ...