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Dogs’ aggressive behavior towards humans is often caused by fear

A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner’s previous experience of dogs were associated with aggressive behavior towards humans. The findings can potentially provide tools for understanding and preventing aggressive behavior. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 3, 2021

Need to vent? Turn to real-life support, not social media

Research compares effectiveness of seeking social support in real-life versus over social media. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest […]

Published on May 3, 2021

Light as a fairy tale: What makes a feel-good film feel good?

‘Feel-good films’ are usually dismissed by film critics as being sentimental and without intellectual merit. But their popularity with audiences, who seek them out precisely because of their ‘feel-good’ qualities, tells a more favorable story. Now, for the first time, this popular movie genre has been examined scientifically. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 30, 2021