Sunday, December 16, 2012

Nature May Nurture Creativity

Backpackers scored 50 percent better on a creativity test after spending four days in nature disconnected from electronic devices, according to a new study. "This is a way of showing that interacting with nature has real..."

http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/12/15/nature-may-nurture-creativity/49055.html

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Attachment Style May Factor Into Fear of Commitment

A new study suggests particular kinds of attachment experiences may cause some adults to avoid long-term relationships.

In the investigation, researchers sought to resolve an ongoing debate on the genesis of “avoidant attachment.” Psychologists have questioned if the behavior is due to innate personality traits, such as being more of a loner, or is a delayed reaction to unmet childhood needs.

http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/12/11/attachment-style-may-factor-into-fear-of-commitment/48925.html

Monday, December 10, 2012

Telecommuting Can Add Strain and Work Hours

The ubiquity of the Internet coupled with fluctuating gas prices and an increasing call for work-life balance has led many to telecommute. Unfortunately, the experience often has failed to live up...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/12/06/telecommuting-can-add-strain-and-work-hours/48721.html

CBT Helps Relieve Depression When Medication Fails

People who don't respond to antidepressants report improvement with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), according to researchers at the University of Bristol. CBT, a combination of cognitive and behavioral therapy, is a ...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/12/07/cbt-helps-relieve-depression-when-medication-fails/48805.html

Feeling Better as We Age?

Aging has traditionally been viewed as a time...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/12/10/feeling-better-as-we-age/48873.html