Psychology

The more unhappy you are in childhood, the more materialistic you become. At least that is what emerges from a Dutch study by the University of Amsterdam carried out with half a thousand children between 8 and 10 years of age. In particular, everything indicates that "children less satisfied with their lives become more materialistic as they grow, although only when they see excessive amounts of advertisements in childhood."

Scientists from Vanderbilt University (USA) have carried out a study on individual differences in the way we visually process images and recognize the objects we perceive. The results show a "sexual effect" when it comes to recognizing objects: men are better at recognizing cars, motorcycles, airplanes and other vehicles, while the "female specialty" consists of visually identifying birds, mushrooms, plant leaves , butterflies and, in general, living beings.

In the digital world, almost everyone wants to offer improved images of themselves, and in fact half of Spaniards admit that they would like to resemble their digital profile. In addition, while women try to be more attractive, men are concerned with offering a funny and intelligent image, according to a survey conducted by Intel.

A British study carried out at University College London has shown that it takes 66 days for a habit to form and to be maintained for years. That means that if during that time "you repeat something every day in the same situation, it becomes an automatic reaction to that situation, that is, a habit," explains Jane Wardle.

Expressing negative emotions and naming them reduces fear and anxiety, as has just been shown by a study by the University of California (USA) published in the specialized journal 'Psychological Science' in its latest edition.

According to Judith Wurtman, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), proteins supply the brain with tyrosine, an amino acid that increases the production of neurotransmitters that keep the mind alert, focused and productive (dopamine and norepinephrine). When tyrosine levels drop we suffer from apathy and lack of motivation.

Temptations related to work or play are the hardest for us to say "no." Specifically, a study by the University of Chicago (USA) shows that the impulses that are most difficult to resist have to do with the need to look at the mobile phone, check e-mail to see if there is a new work or business issue. check out updates from social media, including Twitter.

According to a recent report by the Environmental Prosecutor's Office, those responsible for the so-called "nonsensical" forest fires are usually people between 36 and 46 years old, with poor school performance, without a partner, are unemployed or occupy positions in sectors such as construction or administration.