Empathy, often considered a fixed trait, has been shown to be malleable in adults, influenced by observing the empathetic reactions of others.
"Phubbing" is official term for snubbing someone in favor of a phone. Researchers have found that phubbing have a very real negative impact on personal relationships, eroding the quality of communication and level of satisfaction.
For the first time, research reveals how harmful repeated racial discrimination can be on mental and physical health. The study looked at the accumulation of experiences of racial attacks over time.
The immune system affects - and even controls - social behavior, a new study has found. The discovery could have enormous implications for neurological conditions such as autism and schizophrenia.
