Tag: Psychology
Dancing queens dig lords of the dance
Scientists reveal the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck, torso and right knee.[MORE]
Slime moulds explain irrational humans
Humans are not the only ones that make irrational choices; new research has found single-celled brain-less slime moulds do it too.[MORE]
Staying busy keeps us happy: study
The notion that idle hands are the devil's tools is only half the story, with research showing those idle hands are also unhappy.[MORE]
Women attracted to men in red
Men wanting to catch the eye of women should dress in red, a colour which new research shows makes them more alluring to the opposite sex.[MORE]
Love songs improve men's dating chances
A team of French researchers has found that women who listen to music with romantic lyrics are more likely to agree to date a man who asks them out.[MORE]
Depression hits forestry workers too
Rural counsellors in Tasmania are concerned about depression rates among forest workers and farmers in the north, where services are becoming thin on the ground. [MORE]
Ball lightning could be all in the mind
Scientists say the mysterious phenomenon of ball lightning may be caused by the triggering of currents in the brain.[MORE]
Mozart doesn't make you smarter: study
Listening to Mozart does not actually make you more intelligent, contradicting a popular 1993 study that first coined the Mozart effect, Austrian researchers say.[MORE]
Science gives clues to World Cup success
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Scientists see the penalty kick as a duel between shooter and goalkeeper - biomechanics and psychology.[MORE]
Study shines light on near-death experiences
People who have "near-death experiences," such as flashing lights, feelings of peace and joy and divine encounters before they pull back from the brink may simply have raised levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, a study suggests.[MORE]
Reading fiction 'has psychological benefits'
A conference on Queensland's Gold Coast has been told literature can improve social skills.[MORE]
Court fines failed psychologist
The Supreme Court in Hobart has heard a Melbourne man was desperate when he made a fraudulent application to be registered as a Tasmanian psychologist.[MORE]
Happiness linked to healthy heart
New research shows that people who are cheery are less likely to develop heart disease than those who are down in the dumps.[MORE]
Cartoons, TV and pollies 'create school bullies'
New research suggests that children's media exposure is a big factor in whether or not they become bullies at school.[MORE]
Qld researchers discover how anti-depressants work
A medical study in Queensland has shed new light on the impact that some anti-depressants have on a person's brain.[MORE]
Bushfire arsonists 'need to be understood'
An Australian expert on bushfire arsonists says more needs to be done to prevent young offenders from lighting fires.[MORE]
Insights into Gen-Y behaviour on social networking sites
New research into Generation-Y's online friendship habits shows young people are becoming increasingly conscious of who they befriend on social networking sites. [MORE]
Crocs shed light on gambling habits
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Having fun with crocodiles might make you take more risks when you gamble, psychologists say.[MORE]
Synaesthesia needs full attention: study
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Researchers tout breakthrough on synaesthesia - the condition that makes you hear colours and smell sounds.[MORE]
Defence department slashes support services
The Defence Department has been criticised over proposed cuts affecting support services for troops' families.[MORE]
Bad moods could be good for you
Being sad makes people less gullible and also boosts memory, a new study has found.[MORE]
Genes to blame for clutter compulsion
Genes could be behind people who have a compulsive urge to collect and clutter their homes, a study says.[MORE]
SCU to build $10m health facility
Southern Cross University (SCU) is about to expand its psychology and nursing courses thanks to a multi-million dollar Federal Government grant.[MORE]
Daylight saving 'causes more accidents'
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Workers get less sleep and are more likely to have accidents the Monday after switching to daylight saving time, research shows.[MORE]
Court quashes psychologist's suspension
The Supreme Court in Hobart has quashed a decision by the Psychologists Registration Board of Tasmania to suspend a psychologist for having sex with a former patient.[MORE]
