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Bering in Mind 9/16/09
Top Scientists Get to the Bottom of Gay Male Sex Role Preferences
"Tops," "Bottoms," "Versatiles" and others in the study of gay male self-identity

Bering in Mind 9/11/09
Why We Blush: The Social Purpose of Showing Embarrassment
Evolutionary psychologists examine the adaptive function of blushing in social situations
Bering in Mind 9/4/09
"So Then I Said to Roger Federer . . .": The Tricky Business of Name-Dropping
Psychologists examine how name-dropping can backfire on those poor at the craft
Bering in Mind 8/27/09
Breasts in Mourning: How Bottle-Feeding Mimics Child Loss in Mothers' Brains
After a successful birth, opting not to breast-feed may trigger evolved mourning behaviors
Bering in Mind 8/17/09
"Annoying Habits of College Professors" (circa 1935 to 1937)
The timeless pet peeves of American university students

Bering in Mind 7/30/09
Think Crying Is Cathartic? Not Always
Psychologists take a closer look at the folk wisdom that "it's good to get it out of your system"

Bering in Mind 7/9/09
It Ain't Easy Being a Pit Bull Owner
Researchers examine how owners of this "outlaw" breed cope with unflattering stereotypes

Bering in Mind 6/25/09
Dreaming of Nonsense: The Evolutionary Enigma of Dream Content
Evolutionary theorists question whether there's an adaptive purpose to dreaming

Bering in Mind 6/18/09
Equal Right to Kiss? Why You May Be Disgusted by Gay Behavior without Knowing It
"Gay-friendly" people unconsciously feel that two men kissing in public is morally wrong

Bering in Mind 6/10/09
The Sorriest Animal: Why We Seek Forgiveness
Investigators explore how to use an apology effectively

Bering in Mind 5/27/09
The "Bitch" Evolved: Why Girls Are So Cruel to Each Other
Researchers study the natural foundations of female social aggression

Bering in Mind 5/13/09
Armpit Psychology: The Science of Body Odor Perception
Researchers explore how other people's smells are processed by our brains

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