Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic
Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?
Jessica D. Ayers, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Boise State University •
conversation
Nov. 1, 2023 • ~9 min
Nov. 1, 2023 • ~9 min
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear
Although emotions like fear and anxiety originate in your brain, they ultimately travel through your body and make your heart race and your stomach twist.
Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University •
conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~8 min
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~8 min
Laughter can communicate a lot more than good humor – people use it to smooth social interactions
Laughter is so fundamental that animals like chimps, rats and dogs share the ability with humans. But in people it serves more serious social functions than just letting others know you’re having fun.
Adrienne Wood, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia •
conversation
July 25, 2023 • ~8 min
July 25, 2023 • ~8 min
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