News for '-psychological-science'

Meet Nick Kyrgios' new girlfriend

Meet Nick Kyrgios' new girlfriend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Kyrgios and Hatzi have regularly shared photos of themselves together

Just press 5683 to feel love

Just press 5683 to feel love

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

According to a German study, typing numbers on your mobile phone keypad that correspond to positive emotions make you feel better

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

"Even though happiness is heritable and relatively stable, it can change. Happiness levels do change, adaptation is not inevitable and life events do matter."

B Tech to be four-year course for students admitted in 2013-14: UGC

B Tech to be four-year course for students admitted in 2013-14: UGC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The University Grants Commission on Sunday asked Delhi University to continue with the four-year B Tech programme only for the students admitted during the academic year 2013-14, putting an end to uncertainty following rollback of the controversial FYUP.

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

According to a new study, some people use sexting as foreplay for sexual behaviours, later on, some sext for the relationship reassurance they receive from their partner.

Cramming reduces long-term retention

Cramming reduces long-term retention

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The study suggests that 'massing' all the study on a single topic into a single session reduces long-term retention, and that it is always better to leave it alone for a while and then return to it

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Reminders of God can make people more likely to seek out and take risks, according to a new research.

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new study has revealed that non-monogamous relationships are just as successful as monogamous.

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Surfing the internet in class is linked to poorer test scores, even among the most intelligent and motivated of students, warns a study.

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Friendships developed as kids can actually benefit your health.

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Researchers found that recipients of excessive self-promotion view self-promoters as less likeable and as braggarts.

How to become a creative genius

How to become a creative genius

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Have a messy desk!

5 sex myths busted in 2017!

5 sex myths busted in 2017!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

It's time to bust stereotypes.

Spouse's personality influences career success

Spouse's personality influences career success

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

When it comes to pay raises, promotions and other measures of career success, your spouse at home may play a key role, a new research suggests.

Sexual afterglow lasts up to 48 hours

Sexual afterglow lasts up to 48 hours

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Newlywed couples indicated that partners experience a sexual 'afterglow' that lasts for up to two days, a study has revealed.

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

According to a study, men with facial hair are more likely to cheat on their partners and get into fights than clean shaven men.