May 2013
Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Racism &... →
ikenbot:
There’s no gentle way to put it: People who give in to racism and prejudice may simply be dumb, according to a new study that is bound to stir public controversy.
The research finds that children with low intelligence are more likely to hold prejudiced attitudes as adults. These findings point to a vicious cycle, according to lead researcher Gordon Hodson, a psychologist at Brock...
April 2013
March 2013
People with mental illness at highly increased... →
neuromorphogenesis:
People with mental disorders have a highly increased risk of being victims of homicide, a large study published today on bmj.com suggests.
The perpetration of homicide by people with mental disorders has received much attention, but their risk of being victims of homicide has rarely been examined. Yet such information may help develop more effective strategies for improving...