Naveed Saleh's Blog: The Red-Light District, page 12
December 22, 2015
Which Toys Do Children Anthropomorphize?
Young children tend to anthropomorphize, or attribute human qualities, to toys to which they are both emotionally attached and toys that possess personifying characteristics.
November 21, 2015
Do Crocodiles Really Cry?
What's up with crocodile tears? Do crocodiles really cry? Scientists find out.
October 21, 2015
When Dissent at Work Is a Good Idea
When prudent and logical, dissent at work can lead to valuable reward.
September 23, 2015
What Does "Behavioral Undercontrol" Mean?
Examining the link between behavioral undercontrol and substance use disorder.
August 23, 2015
The Effects of Crying
Although crying results in sympathetic stimulation, it may help by eliciting empathy of others. Additionally, people recall feeling better after having cried.
July 24, 2015
Leveraging the Biopsychosocial Model
The biopsychosocial model is a metatheory and clinical philosophy; however, are we leveraging its power?
June 25, 2015
The Angelina Jolie Effect
Angelina Jolie's decision to go public with her surgeries to prevent ovarian and breast cancer influenced women around the world to get tested for BRCA mutations.
June 1, 2015
Do Prescription Sleep Medications Cause Sleepwalking?
Although many people think that sedative-hypnotic sleep aids often cause sleepwalking, this adverse effect is rare.
May 2, 2015
Mechanics of the Placebo Effect
A look at how the placebo effect works
April 2, 2015
What's Going on With Coenzyme Q-10?
A closer look at whether coenzyme Q-10 supplements stave off heart disease
