Hostile sexism is linked to higher rates of social sabotage and gossip among young adults
A new study reveals that young adults who hold hostile sexist attitudes are more likely to engage in relational aggression,...
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Family dynamics predict whether parents and children agree on choosing a romantic partner
New research shows that Chinese parents and adult children often share similar preferences for a future spouse. The study suggests...
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Your body exhibits subtle physiological changes when you engage in self-deception
A new study suggests that when people exaggerate their performance without knowing the actual facts, their bodies still show subtle...
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Different types of childhood maltreatment appear to uniquely shape human brain development
A large new study published in Biological Psychiatry reveals that childhood abuse and neglect are associated with distinct differences in...
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Cannabis intoxication broadly impairs multiple memory types, new study shows
A new study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology mapped how cannabis impacts human cognition. The findings provide evidence that intoxication...
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Vulnerable narcissism is linked to intense celebrity worship via parasocial relationships
Scientists have found that individuals with vulnerable narcissism tend to form deep, unreciprocated relationships with famous figures. This psychological coping...
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The psychological divide between Democrats and Republicans during democratic backsliding
A new study finds that people's happiness and life satisfaction are closely associated with their support for government policies. The...
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AI autocomplete suggestions covertly change how users think about important topics
The AI helping you write might be secretly rewriting your mind. New research reveals that biased autocomplete suggestions subtly manipulate...
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The neuroscience of hypocrisy points to a communication breakdown in the brain
People who act dishonestly while condemning others show reduced activity in a brain area responsible for decision making. Researchers found...
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Scientists use brain measurements to identify a video that significantly lowers racial bias
A recent study published in PLOS One suggests that watching a highly immersive, emotionally engaging video can significantly reduce racial...
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Belief in the harmfulness of speech is linked to both progressive ideology and symptoms of depression
A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences provides evidence that believing words cause lasting psychological harm is linked...
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Men who favor the tradwife lifestyle often view the women in it with derision
A new study reveals that young men who support the so-called tradwife movement are driven more by hostile sexism and...
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Psychologists identify nine core habits associated with healthy non-monogamous partnerships
New research in the Archives of Sexual Behavior identifies specific habits that people use to navigate multiple romantic partners. Engaging...
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Short-acting psychedelic DMT shows promise as a rapid treatment for major depressive disorder
New findings published in Nature Medicine indicate that a brief dose of the psychedelic DMT, administered with dedicated psychological support,...
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Lifting weights can slow down biological brain aging in older adults
A new study published in GeroScience suggests that older adults who lift weights can actively slow down their biological brain...
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