psychology

Prof. Nirit Sofer-Dudek from the Department of Psychology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has led the publication of a new paper calling for the recognition of "maladaptive daydreaming" as an official psychiatric disorder. The position paper outlines how the syndrome impairs daily functioning

The study, led by researchers from the Hebrew University and Columbia University, suggests that genetic diversity can significantly improve decision-making processes in a group, something that has profound implications for organizational management, innovation and understanding the role of biodiversity

A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem investigated the balance between artificial intelligence and human therapists in mental health care, with an emphasis on the role of empathy

The Canadian researchers argue that generative artificial intelligence - including large language models such as chatGPT - and social networks can divert attention from pressing global issues, foster feelings of lack

A study found that people who were exposed to emotional images reacted according to the reactions of others and judged harshly those who did not react like everyone else

Videos about resolving long-standing conflicts made people soften their attitudes, increasing their openness towards the other side

The proverb "There is no joy like the joy of Eid" arouses the curiosity of Moshe who asks "Really?"

At the entrance to the club, on the road and in the emergency room, sometimes the right strategy is to direct some of the waiting people to the fast track

It turns out that when people are sad, they choose more actions that cause pleasure, and when they feel shame, they choose more actions that cause pride

For the first time, a clear connection between the appearance of Facebook and significant damage to the mental health of students in the USA has been demonstrated

Dragons are an almost universal symbol for many cultures. Scientists have tried to come up with explanations for the dragon myth, but the legends' continued existence is a testament to their narrative power and mystery.

A "good witch" shares a heartbreaking story about a suitor who lied to her. For reasons of individual modesty, we will omit the details and come to the question that ends the appeal: why do men lie? Because everyone lies

A new study conducted at the University of Haifa together with international partners revealed that people who were asked to answer an answer from memory searched Google without permission to get money * Another finding: Israelis are indifferent to corruption