Extraversion may be less common than we think, study finds
Social scientists have long known that, statistically speaking, our friends are more popular than we are. It's a simple matter...
Read moreSocial scientists have long known that, statistically speaking, our friends are more popular than we are. It's a simple matter...
Read moreBoys who show aggressive tendencies develop greater physical strength as teenagers than boys who are not aggressive, according to new...
Read moreReminders of God can make people more likely to seek out and take risks, according to research published in Psychological...
Read moreInfants can make sense of complex social situations, taking into account who knows what about whom, according to research published...
Read moreA study with 32 transgender children, ages 5 to 12, indicates that the gender identity of these children is deeply...
Read morePlay may seem like fun and games, but new research shows that specific kinds of play are actually associated with...
Read moreTeens who mistakenly perceive themselves as overweight are actually at greater risk of obesity as adults, according to research findings...
Read moreEvidence from some wrongful-conviction cases suggests that suspects can be questioned in ways that lead them to falsely believe in...
Read morePrompting people to think about the legacy they want to leave for future generations can boost their desire and intention...
Read moreBeing “average” is often considered a bad thing, but new research suggests that averageness wins when people assess the trustworthiness...
Read moreSons whose fathers have criminal records tend to have lower cognitive abilities than sons whose fathers have no criminal history,...
Read morePeople’s views on income inequality and wealth distribution may have little to do with how much money they have in...
Read moreBeing in a position of power can fundamentally change the way you speak, altering basic acoustic properties of the voice,...
Read morePeople can gauge the accuracy of their decisions, even if their decision making performance itself is no better than chance,...
Read moreAdolescence is often a turbulent time, and it is marked by substantially increased rates of depressive symptoms, especially among girls....
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