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Venting your frustrations can make friends like you better — if you do it right

Venting about your frustrations with one friend to another may feel good, but it doesn’t necessarily reduce anger. Experiments showed that people who listened to a friend vent liked and supported that person more than those who were vented about — but only if the person venting didn’t derogate or seem aggressive toward the other […]

Published on August 14, 2024

Dark rituals: Understanding society’s fascination with death and disaster

Understanding why the popularity of organized events steeped in themes of death, disaster and suffering, such as the well-known Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Jack the Ripper Walking Tours and Remembrance Sunday, could be key to a deeper understanding of society, say researchers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 14, 2024