Uncovering hidden intelligence of collectives
Scientists discover that information processing in animal groups occurs not only in the brains of animals but also in their social network.
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Nonverbal signals can create bias against larger groups
If children are exposed to bias against one person, will they develop a bias against that person's entire group? The answer is yes, according to new research.
Read morePrevalence of screening for social needs
A new study finds that most US physician practices and hospitals report screening patients for at least one social need, a trend that is expected to increase in the future, and that practices that care for disadvantaged patients report higher screening rates.
Read moreDevelopmental psychology: One good turn deserves another
Five-year-olds enforce reciprocal behavior in social interactions. A study shows that children come to recognize reciprocity as a norm between the ages of 3 and 5.
Read moreQuarter of teachers in England report 60-hour working week
New findings show that teachers work around 47 hours per week on average during term-time. Additionally, teachers in England worked on average eight hours more a week compared to teachers in comparable industrialized OECD countries.
Read moreBigger cities boost 'social crimes'
The same underlying mechanism that boosts urban innovation and startup businesses can also explain why certain types of crimes, like car theft and robbery, thrive in a larger population.
Read moreDifferences in personality structure among humans
How people behave in one situation often tells us how they will act in others. A shy introvert in one place, for example, isn't likely to be the gregarious life of the party in another.
Read moreHow happy couples argue: Focus on solvable issues first
In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue about the same topics as unhappy couples: children, money, in-laws, intimacy. So, what distinguishes happy couples? According to a new study, it is the way happy couples argue that may make a difference.
Read moreMore than every second female homicide is committed by the partner
Intimate partner homicide – that is women who are killed by their partner – constitutes a significant proportion of the homicide statistics.
Read moreHigh social support associated with less violence among male teens in urban neighborhoods
Researchers find that the presence of adult social support is linked to less violence among at-risk teen boys.
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