A preliminary study published in European Psychiatry found that microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin may reduce ADHD symptoms and enhance emotional regulation in adults.
New research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that the heroization of groups such as healthcare workers or military personnel might inadvertently have negative consequences.
People with high fear of missing out (FOMO) are more likely to block misinformation sources on social media. This behavioral response highlights the psychological drivers behind how users manage online content.
New UK research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior reveals a significant preference for monogamy over polygamous relationships, with men notably more open to polygyny than women. Two-timing was the least favored relationship type.
A recent study revealed that humans better predict and track the motion of objects moving towards their legs, irrespective of gravity, suggesting that visual and bodily cues linked to our upright posture play a more critical role than gravitational signals...
A study found that older adults who experienced childhood adversity had reduced muscle metabolism due to diminished mitochondrial function in skeletal muscles, with a more pronounced effect in men than women.
Engaging in meaningful conversations with children using strategies like active listening and open-ended questions not only deepens family bonds but also significantly enhances children's language and literacy skills.
A recent study found that the presence of a cell phone improved reaction times in a cognitive task requiring attentional shifts, suggesting that cell phones may not always hinder cognitive performance.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that individuals with severe misophonia report higher stress levels and show significant associations with PTSD symptoms, particularly hyperarousal.
A recent study found that preadolescent boys with anxiety disorders exhibit significant white matter changes in the brain, unlike girls, suggesting sex-specific neural alterations.
Combining psilocybin with meditation enhances brain connectivity and information flow, according to new research. This was evidenced by increased centrality in brain networks, suggesting improved cognitive integration.
A series of studies in the Journal of Personality found that greedy people briefly feel proud when they acquire something new, but this feeling fades quickly, leading them to keep wanting more.
Researchers found that over the past fifty years, English lyrics in popular music have simplified in structure and vocabulary, as well as grown more negative and personal in tone.
A study found that young children living near dense greenery exhibited fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. This correlation was observed in children aged 2 to 5 but not in older children, suggesting early childhood is a critical period for...
Recent findings highlight distinct metacognitive traits between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists: the former show marked overconfidence, while the latter display poorer cognitive performance without such overconfidence.