Emotionally disturbing images can significantly impair people’s ability to stay focused, according to a new study published in Behavior Research Methods. Using a newly developed task, researchers ...

This release is available in German. The expectations people have about how others will behave play a large role in determining whether people cooperate with each other or not. And moreover that very ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) ...

Language is insanely powerful — and not just the words we say out loud, but those we tell ourselves. Our internal private thoughts, emotions, and attitudes — shape what we think of ourselves and what ...

Body image is the thoughts, beliefs, and feelings you have about your body. It includes what you believe about your appearance and how you physically feel in your body. You might experience positive ...