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Living in history: How some historical events shape our memory
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Apr 23, 2009 |
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If you are resident of New Orleans, how would you describe personal events that occurred shortly before August 2005? Would you refer to them as happening "back in July of 2005" or would you describe them as happening "just ...
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Religious belief and devotion linked to sense of personal control
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Oct 31, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- An individual's level of commitment to religious rituals like praying and attending service is directly linked to their sense of personal control in life, according to new University of Toronto research.
How knowledge is power: researchers link education, personal control
Nov 25, 2008 |
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Well-educated people feel a greater sense of personal control in their lives and new University of Toronto research pinpoints some of the reasons why.
New study links early explanations of 9/11 to long-term adjustment
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Sep 02, 2008 |
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According to new research led by John Updegraff, a Kent State University professor, individuals who are able to quickly make sense of collective traumas such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks cope better in the long run.
Imaging study illustrates how memories change in the brain over time
Jan 27, 2009 |
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A new brain imaging study illustrates what happens to memories as time goes by. The study, in the January 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that distinct brain structures are involved in recalling recent and ol ...
Stories we tell about national trauma reflect our psychological well-being
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Jul 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by psychologists at the University at Buffalo and the F. W. Olin College of Engineering finds that in the aftermath of national trauma, the ability to make sense out of what happened has implications ...
Lack of imagination in older adults linked to declining memory
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Jan 07, 2008 |
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Most children are able to imagine their future selves as astronauts, politicians or even superheroes; however, many older adults find it difficult to recollect past events, let alone generate new ones. A new Harvard University ...
Sept. 11 terrorism continues to impact mental health of Americans
Feb 12, 2008 |
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Long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, posttraumatic stress and drinking, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have ...
Study: How to judge personal health risks
Aug 08, 2005 |
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Researchers say people can pretty well judge personal health risks if they don't rely on media reports and stick to what's happened to people they know.
Reckless Spending, Not Illness or Job Loss, Causes Most Bankruptcy
Aug 29, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Simple overspending has driven most personal bankruptcies in recent years, a change from previous decades when illness and unemployment were major factors, concludes a new study from the University of California, ...
Elderly depression lessened when relatives keep them informed on family matters
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Nov 04, 2009 |
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The elderly are less likely to feel depressed if their relatives keep them updated about important family matters, a new study indicates.
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