Psychology

This page collects the 28 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 Culture, Mental Health, and Mental Health.

1. Sat, Oct 311 item
   1. Eli Federman: Examining the Cultural Impact of Superstition and Paranormal Beliefs During HalloweenAn opinion piece argues that while Halloween itself is largely harmless fun with candy and costumes, widespread adult belief in ghosts, psychics, and astrology reveals a troubling cultural willingnessLos Angeles County
2. Fri, Oct 303 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Sat, Oct 242 items
   1. Experts discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of smiling on mood and stressRecent research and expert commentary examine how the physical act of smiling can influence human emotions, stress responses, and social interactions, while also noting cultural differences and the poMiami-Dade County
   2. Experts discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of smiling on mood, health, and cultural perceptionMiami-Dade County

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