EN: What is our motivation to have sex? This study (full pdf) [1] by Cindy Meston und David Buss gives 237 answers to that question and groups them into four categories. Great fun to read!
[1] Why humans have sex. Meston CM, Buss DM Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Aug ; 36(4): 477-507
[Via Spiegel online]
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2007-08-01
2007-04-03
R.i.P Paul Watzlawick
EN: Paul Watzlawick, mostly famous for his communication theories (e.g. one cannot not communicate), died at the 31st of March, 2007. I enjoyed reading some of his books (The Pursuit of Unhappiness is highly recommended) as he had a wonderful, humorous way of communicating his thoughts.
2006-08-05
Sehr heilsam: Menschen sein
DE: Wunderbar in Text gegossen: Zwei Zeit-Artikel [1, 2] setzen sich mit den psychosozialen und psychosomatischen Aspekten in der medizinischen Behandlung auseinander. An sich ist die Beziehungsmedizin nichts neues und dennoch scheint ein Großteil der Ärzte sich nicht im Klaren zu sein, was für eine bedeutende Rolle die zwischenmenschlichen Faktoren für die Genesung spielen.
Quellen:
[1] Die Heilkraft des Vertrauens, Harro Albrecht, DIE ZEIT, 03.08.2006 Nr. 32
[2] Apotheke im Kopf, Harro Albrecht, DIE ZEIT, 03.08.2006 Nr. 32
Quellen:
[1] Die Heilkraft des Vertrauens, Harro Albrecht, DIE ZEIT, 03.08.2006 Nr. 32
[2] Apotheke im Kopf, Harro Albrecht, DIE ZEIT, 03.08.2006 Nr. 32
2005-11-02
Oestrogen level and facial attractiveness of women
EN: This New Scientist article summarizes a publication [1] about the correlation of oestrogen level and facial attractiveness of women. The study claims that women are most attractive at the highest point of oestrogen concentration. This makes complete senses as at this time the ovulation takes places and mating should be done (at least in nature :)).
[1] Facial appearance is a cue to oestrogen levels in women. M.J. Law Smith et al., Proceedings: Biological Sciences, 2005, (DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2005.3296)
[1] Facial appearance is a cue to oestrogen levels in women. M.J. Law Smith et al., Proceedings: Biological Sciences, 2005, (DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2005.3296)
2005-10-07
National character does not reflect personality trait
EN: A. Terracciano et al. published today in Science the article "National Character Does Not Reflect Mean Personality Trait Levels in 49 Cultures" (Science, Vol 310, Issue 5745, 96-100 , 7 October 2005). It is also a good example for selective perception.
Here's the abstract:
Most people hold beliefs about personality characteristics typical of members of their own and others' cultures. These perceptions of national character may be generalizations from personal experience, stereotypes with a "kernel of truth," or inaccurate stereotypes. We obtained national character ratings of 3989 people from 49 cultures and compared them with the average personality scores of culture members assessed by observer ratings and self-reports. National character ratings were reliable but did not converge with assessed traits. Perceptions of national character thus appear to be unfounded stereotypes that may serve the function of maintaining a national identity.
Here's the abstract:
Most people hold beliefs about personality characteristics typical of members of their own and others' cultures. These perceptions of national character may be generalizations from personal experience, stereotypes with a "kernel of truth," or inaccurate stereotypes. We obtained national character ratings of 3989 people from 49 cultures and compared them with the average personality scores of culture members assessed by observer ratings and self-reports. National character ratings were reliable but did not converge with assessed traits. Perceptions of national character thus appear to be unfounded stereotypes that may serve the function of maintaining a national identity.
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