Psychology

This page collects the 27 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Psychology”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Mental Health, Mental Health, and Culture.

1. Yesterday3 items
   1. FIU researcher Matthew Sutherland explains the brain science behind why people enjoy Halloween scaresAn article published by Florida International University examines how the brain's alarm, control, and reward systems transform the physiological rush of fear into excitement during controlled frightenMiami-Dade County
   2. Why we love a good Halloween scare: the science behind the thrillMiami-Dade County
   3. Article examines the psychological and seasonal factors behind National Text Your Ex Day on October 30Los Angeles County
2. Thu, Oct 291 item
   1. Dr. Judith Joseph Discusses High-Functioning Depression and Anhedonia in New StudyPsychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph highlights "high-functioning depression" and anhedonia—the reduced ability to feel pleasure—in a peer-reviewed study published in Cureus. The research indicates that indSan Diego County
3. Sun, Oct 251 item
   1. Experts suggest smiling more often can improve mood and health, while researchers note limits around forced smilingExperts and researchers report that the physical act of smiling can help regulate stress hormones, reduce physiological stress responses, and improve emotional well-being. However, researchers and indHillsborough County
4. Sat, Oct 242 items
   1. Experts discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of smiling on mood, health, and cultural perceptionPhysical facial expressions like smiling can influence human emotions, reduce stress hormones, and affect social interactions, though the perception of a smile varies significantly across cultures andMiami-Dade County
   2. Experts discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of smiling on mood and stressMiami-Dade County
5. Fri, Oct 231 item
   1. University of South Florida Student Studies the Psychology of Fear and Social BondingUniversity of South Florida psychology doctoral student Tara Perreault discusses her research into why people enjoy scary experiences like haunted houses and horror movies. She explains that controlleHillsborough County

1. 01Targetorganization2 mentions
2. 02Pepperdine Universityorganization2 mentions
3. 03American Psychological Associationorganization2 mentions
4. 04University of Floridaorganization2 mentions
5. 05Center for Children and Familiesorganization2 mentions
6. 06Orange County Academy of Sciences and Artsorganization2 mentions
7. 07Stanford Universityorganization2 mentions
8. 08Taiwanlocation2 mentions
9. 09Thailandlocation2 mentions
10. 10OCASA Capistrano Elementary Schoolorganization2 mentions