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Children who have been spanked by their parents show an increase in behaviour problems relative to children who have never been spanked. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spanking worsens kids' behaviour

The study appears in journal Psychological Science.

18 Nov 2017 3:43 PM IST

Looking at such a large real-world sample allows us a lot of confidence that our numbers are reliable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women beat expectations when playing chess against men: study

Being aware of a negative stereotype is thought to make individuals more anxious, more self-conscious.

30 Jan 2018 6:56 PM IST

Anxiety level mediated the link between imagining exposure to air pollution and unethical behaviour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: study

The findings published in the journal Psychological Science suggest that this association may be due to increased...

8 Feb 2018 12:34 PM IST

The study found that the children of aged parents had fewer externalizing behaviour problems, as reported by the parents. (Photo: ANI)

Your children can focus much better than you

New research showed that children have more sharp and focused minds as compared to adults.

11 Aug 2019 10:52 AM IST

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Women's preference for masculine faces not linked to hormones: study

The data also showed that oral contraceptive use did not dampen women's preference for masculine faces.

7 May 2018 3:47 PM IST

Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

What is your idea of 'ideal' life?

In actuality, people around the world seem to aspire for more moderate levels of these and other traits.

20 Jun 2018 3:42 PM IST