Exposing gaps in knowledge makes people more receptive to expert opinion, study finds
A series of five studies published in the journal of Judgment and Decision Making has revealed that inducing feelings of...
Social media exposure during lockdown may have triggered emotional overeating due to heightened anxiety
New research published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being sheds light on how personality, social media exposure, and...
Cross-national CCTV footage reveals that bystanders intervene in 9 out of 10 public conflictsÂ
Across the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, national closed-circuit television (CCTV) data revealed that in 9 out of...
Longitudinal study suggests greater impulse control separates ‘successful’ from ‘unsuccessful’ psychopaths
Impulse control and the ability to suppress aggression helps ‘successful’ psychopaths blend in with society, according to a study published...
Psychedelic use associated with lower odds of heart disease and diabetes, study finds
People who have tried a psychedelic drug at least once in their lifetime have lower odds of heart disease and...
Sensory white noise helps children with dyslexia read and remember words, study finds
A study among Swedish school children found evidence that visual and auditory white noise can help children with reading difficulties...
Exposure to authoritarian messages leads to worsened mood but heightened meaning in life
New psychology research sheds light on why some people embrace authoritarian values. The findings, published in PLOS One, indicate that...
Narcissistic and perfectionistic tendencies are linked to workaholism among academicians, study finds
Workaholism among academicians is associated with perfectionism, narcissism, and an unhealthy motivation to outperform others, according to new research published...
Here are 7 of the best psychology podcasts to boost your knowledge of the brain and human behavior
Interested in learning more about psychology? These are some of the best psychology podcasts to listen to.
Women demonstrate greater creativity during ovulation, possibly as a signal of reproductive fitness
According to a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, women demonstrate increased creative thinking...