Understanding Embodied Simulation: Creating Meaning out of Language

Making sense out of experiences. Image by Adrian McGarry

What is embodied simulation? A new cognitive theory explains how we apply meaning to everything around us in our minds from our own experiences.

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Charles Ramsey: Heroic Action in the Common Man?

Firemen, police, military members, and others risk their lives to save others every day. Image by Brett Gustafson

What happens when an ‘everyman’ like Charles Ramsey is faced with a life or death decision? Heroes in everyday life defy the ‘bystander effect’ – but why?

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Teens and Materialism: What’s Behind the Trend?

Students are becoming more materialistic. Image by Samuel Mann.

If you think teens today are more materialistic, it’s not just you. A new study shows high schoolers not only want more, they want to do less to earn it.

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Green Space Boosts Well-Being in City Dwellers

The poorest benefit the most from natural areas. Image by banooota_qtr

Research shows that if you live in a city, you may be missing out on a higher sense of well-being if you don’t have any green spaces around.

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Boston Marathon Bombing Tragedy: PTSD Triggers from Watching the News

Boston Marathon bombing required a biohazard team for cleanup - a traumatic situation indeed. Image by Ashstar01

Could the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) – even if you’re just watching the news reports on television?

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