Take a step back from yourself to better realize the benefits of awe
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 04:39
in Psychology & Sociology
Religion and nature can both lead to awe, and turning to one or the other is a common coping strategy for the stress. But an awe-inspiring experience can have negative consequences as well as benefits, according to a novel study that uses cardiovascular responses to stress to take a broad look at awe and the critical role perspective plays when considering the effects of encountering awe.