For Kids With Tourette's, At-Home Training Could Help
Psychologists are working on an online training program that draws on principles of in-person behavioral therapy to help patients with Tourette syndrome manage their tics.
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In Court, Your Face Could Determine Your Fate
How much can someone's face affect the sentence he receives in court? A lot, according to a study that asked people to rate the trustworthiness of convicted murderers based on their mugshots.
Why We Play Sports: Winning Motivates, But Can Backfire, Too
How we view winning and losing may help shape whether we play sports as adults, some psychologists say. In NPR's recent poll, 56 percent of adults who play sports say winning is important to them.
That's Not Fair! Crime And Punishment In A Preschooler's Mind
Children as young as 3 years old will step in to right the wrong if they see someone being mistreated, a study finds. But they aren't as keen as 5-year-olds to dole out punishment.
Science Of Sadness And Joy: 'Inside Out' Gets Childhood Emotions Right
Pixar's animated fantasy takes viewers inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. Psychologists say the film offers an accurate picture of how emotions and memories help make us who we are.
Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova — A Standout In The Classroom And On The Court
The NBA Finals spotlight is about to shine on an unlikely starting player. The undrafted 24-year-old went to a small liberal arts college where, his adviser says, he was the academic "real deal."
Short On Sleep? You Could Be A Disaster Waiting To Happen
Megadisasters like Chernobyl and the Exxon Valdez oil spill were set off by people who were sleep-deprived. Researchers say they're able to pinpoint how lack of sleep derails decision-making.
Tylenol Might Dull Emotional Pain, Too
People who took acetaminophen responded less strongly to happy or sad photos in a small study. It's one of several studies suggesting that there's an overlap with pain and other feelings.
To Weather Criticism, It Helps To Think Of The Big Picture
Negative feedback is supposed to be good for us, but it sure doesn't feel so good. Shifting the context by thinking more broadly helps blunt the sting, a study found. So does embracing change.
Men Strive To Give More To Charity When The Fundraiser Is Cute
If you're wondering how to get more people to contribute to your online charity drive, consider a photo of you smiling. Even better if you're an attractive woman. Biology is to blame, researchers say.