Psychology & Psychiatry

Cynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycle

An international team of scientists has found out that being treated disrespectfully can lead people to develop cynical beliefs about human nature. Cynical beliefs about human nature, in turn, contribute to again being treated ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Not making enough money? Check your attitude

Holding cynical beliefs about others may have a negative effect on your income according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Neuroscience

Cynical? You may be hurting your brain health

People with high levels of cynical distrust may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 28, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Health

Professor finds increased job burnout among TV journalists

(Medical Xpress)—The media landscape has changed drastically in recent years, but despite increased hiring and revenue, those changes often result in increased and premature burnout among those working in the field.