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Pfundmair, Michaela; Frey, Dieter; Hodgson, Timothy L. – Creativity Research Journal, 2017
Recently, it has been shown that the hormone oxytocin can enable creative cognition. The aim of this investigation was to examine the psychological mechanism via which oxytocin influences creativity. Two opposing explanatory approaches suggested by previous research were investigated: It was predicted that the effect of oxytocin on creativity…
Descriptors: Creativity, Foreign Countries, Creative Thinking, Biochemistry
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Wahl, Klaus; Metzner, Cornelia – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2012
The development of aggressiveness between 5 and 17 years and some parental influences on this development were analyzed using data from Germany. International studies have shown a "camel humps" curve, i.e., a peak of aggression of children (primarily boys) between 2 and 4 years and a second peak of antisocial or aggressive behavior of…
Descriptors: Social Status, Aggression, Daughters, Parenting Styles
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Stupperich, Alexandra; Ihm, Helga; Strack, Micha – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2009
Concerning the discussion about the connection of personality traits, personality disorders, and mental illness, this study focused on the personality profiles of male forensic patients, prison inmates, and young men without criminal reports. The main topic centered on group-specific personality profiles and identifying personality facets…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Personality Problems, Mental Retardation, Psychosis