Believing willpower is limited is linked to a reduced willingness to provide support to romantic partners
New psychology research indicates that implicit beliefs about willpower can influence people’s relationships. The study,…
Study provides new insights into predictors of negative emotions following casual sex
New research indicates that several factors, including relationship instability in childhood, influence how individuals’ emotionally…
Cognitive behavioral therapy associated with moderate anxiety symptom reductions up to one year after treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety-related disorders is associated with improved outcomes compared with control conditions…
Psychedelic drugs may reduce depression and anxiety by increasing psychological flexibility
Preliminary research indicates that psychological flexibility may play an important role in explaining why the…
Benign physical pain might an effective and underrecognized emotion regulation strategy, according to new research
Physical pain can sometimes be as effective as other strategies in reducing psychological distress, according…
Selfie-posting frequency can be predicted by grandiose narcissism, study finds
New research published in Computers in Human Behavior provides new insights into selfie-posting behavior on…
Women taking hormonal contraceptives have reduced perseverance on cognitive tasks, study finds
New research provides more evidence that hormonal birth control pills can negatively impact women’s cognitive…
New study suggests Donald Trump’s “fake news” attacks are backfiring
People tend to become more trusting of news stories after being exposed to President Donald…
Neuroscience study finds the brain’s response to emotional conflict predicts antidepressant treatment outcomes
Neuroimaging data from a large randomized controlled trial indicates that how people respond to antidepressant…
Fox News appears to have made Republicans more likely to challenge vulnerable Democratic incumbents
The emergence of the Fox News Channel in the late 1990s boosted electoral competition for…
Neuroscience study uncovers psilocybin-induced changes in brain connectivity
New research published in Biological Psychology sheds light on the neurophysiological underpinnings of the psychedelic…
Self-compassion may protect U.S. military veterans from suicidal behavior, according to new research
Self-compassion might help temper the link between psychological distress and suicide risk among U.S. military…