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The Science Behind Relationships; Humans Media explores the basis of our attraction, contempt, why we do what we do and to whom we do it.
What is the role of love in relationship satisfaction?
Before critically discussing the role of love in relationship satisfaction, it is firstly important to establish what love is. Zeki et al., 2012 stated that when someone is in love, multiple parts in the brain “light up” even though a large section of the brain becomes deactivated. He found that those in love have lower activity in their frontal cortex compared to those who are not in love. Deactivation in the frontal cortex means they have lesser ability to reason and make judgement as they are the roles of the frontal cortex, however due to the decreased ability to form judgments and reason can impact one’s relationship and cloud judgement which may cause relationship dissatisfaction.
By Glory stopford 4 years ago in Humans
Six Degrees (or Less) Between You, Me & Everyone Else
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. You know the game (if you don't check out the Oracle of Bacon), and you know it came from an actual theory called Six Degrees of Separation. So my goal here isn't to dive into the scientific studies or even discuss the validity of them. However - I recently ran across an old article by The Guardian called "Poof! Just six degrees of separation between us." The article notes that Microsoft Messenger connections indicated that the theory was pretty accurate (Microsoft came up with 6.6 degrees, but close enough).
By Matt Cates4 years ago in Humans
Is Sexual Orientation Nature? or Nurture?
Have you ever wondered if our sexual orientation is nature or nurture? The debate over sexual orientation is far from being a settled issue for many people. It’s a topic of heated debate and a lot of scientific exploration. At this point, we cannot pinpoint the exact roots of influence on sexual attraction. There are a lot of different theories and some really compelling evidence but it’s not a closed case just yet.
By Teela Hudak4 years ago in Humans
Pink or Blue: Gender conformity in different sexes
Abstract Gender Identity is important for the functional progress of society, as some behaviours which belong to masculine or feminine norms can impede the progression of society, such as aggression or assertiveness. This observational research observes if gender conformity is still alive in modern society, and if subconsciously males and females tend to prefer to the colour associated with their own gender. Researchers hypothesized that there would be a significant correlation between the sex of the samples observed and whatever they would pick a blue coded or a pink coded cake. However, results show that there is no significant difference between the choices of gender-associated colour between the two groups. This might indicate that the conformity to gender norms and values are not as strong with age, or that perhaps the observational design allowed the samples to not be obstructed by the social desirability bias. Results might also suggest that individuals are not controlled by gender norms, but rather act following their free will.
By Oliva Baron4 years ago in Humans
'Her Status Says Online'
Many social media apps and websites share information about whether a person is online with their network (e.g. friends list), which are known as online status indicators. Importantly, these online status indicators convey our availability to others. They inform them about whether we are online or offline, and often even indicate the last time we were logged on. Recently, my friend told me that he has to limit his use of WhatsApp because otherwise his ex will see that he is online and try to initiate a conversation. If you’ve ever suspected that you’re being ghosted after a second date after getting no reply to your several messages or impatiently waited for a response from your friend who is online but not replying to you amidst an argument, then you would be painfully aware of just how much anxiety that little online indicator is capable of causing.
By Simran Lavanya Saraf4 years ago in Humans
Should We Use Our DNA For Profile Matching in Dating Apps?
The use of DNA for matching profiles by dating websites and apps In a recent article, Emily Mullin published a thoughtful discussion on the possible development of dating apps that use genetic information from its users, to eliminate matches that could lead to offspring with genetic disorders. In her piece, she described the implications of such tools and argued against the view that genetics-based matching is a form of Eugenics.
By EdgarHuitema4 years ago in Humans
ESFJ's are Incredible!
ESFJ’s are one of the most popular personality types in the general population. There are far more females who have this specific personality type. Male and female ESFJ’s will certainly have a lot in common, however there are some major differences as well. ESFJ’s tend to want to fit easily with society so they will go to great lengths to fit into their own perceived gender roles. People with this personality type are very outgoing, gregarious, fun-loving, warm, friendly, emotional, sensitive, and somewhat dramatic at times. ESFJ’s are well-liked by most people which is a good thing because there are a lot of them in the world!
By Rowan Finley 4 years ago in Humans
Monogamy, is it natural or Possible?
A concept I've always had trouble understanding. I've always contemplated if I could practice it as well. Monogamy, the very word burns my fingertips as I type this post. Is this a natural concept? Or is it a societal structure designed to make us feel whole if we're conjoined to one partner.
By Adonis Richards5 years ago in Humans
How To Sync Your Non-Verbal Persona for The Perfect First Impression
Ever wondered why the universal head movement for no is the repeated movement from side to side? Why yes is the nodding movement? Welcome to the fascinating world of non-verbal gestures and body language, where, what we don’t say is more important than what we do say. First impressions are hugely important and understanding that your body sometimes communicates a different message to your spoken one is important. This article will show you how to make sure your non-verbal persona is in sync with your spoken word.
By Robert Turner5 years ago in Humans