The hidden upside of adolescent impulsivity: Teens with attention issues take more risks to help others
Teenagers diagnosed with an attention deficit are more likely to take risks to help others, a new study reveals. Their...
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Vulnerable narcissism predicts revenge-seeking behaviors in women
A fragile ego and a tendency to ignore one's own moral compass can be a toxic combination. New research explores...
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Which online habits actually predict future social isolation?
Extreme loneliness in young adults often predicts obsessive online habits like uncontrollably viewing pornography. Conversely, obsessive gaming and endless internet...
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For Black women, hope about race relations predicts costlier political action
A new study reveals that the "angry Black woman" stereotype largely fails to capture how emotions drive political engagement. Depending...
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High emotional intelligence might protect narcissists from workplace distress
New research shows how darker personality traits affect an employee's mental health. While psychopathy predicts a decline in personal growth,...
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Drugs like Ozempic might reduce violent crime risk by dampening impulsivity
Researchers found that people currently taking popular metabolic drugs are less likely to act on aggressive impulses. The medications may...
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Childhood stress hormones reflect chronic adversity in Palestinian territories
New field research examines the morning stress hormone patterns of Palestinian boys living in conflict zones, revealing how chronic political...
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High brain glutamate levels linked to severe reactions to mistakes
Higher levels of an excitatory brain chemical can make individuals overly sensitive to their mistakes. New research shows that an...
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New study identifies distinct psychological profiles among youths with gender dysphoria
A recent psychological survey of adolescents seeking care for gender dysphoria reveals three distinct subgroups. By grouping youths based on...
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Asexual adults report similar rates of loneliness regardless of relationship status
Romantic relationships are widely considered a primary buffer against loneliness, but new research shows this protective effect does not apply...
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Psychedelic users process emotional expressions differently than nonusers
People who regularly use psychedelic drugs outside of clinical settings process threatening facial expressions more efficiently than nonusers, according to...
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Self-pleasure before bed is linked to falling asleep faster and sleeping better
Engaging in self-pleasure before going to sleep is linked to falling asleep faster, experiencing better physical rest, and waking up...
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Given permission to use AI, most college students show surprising restraint in their final essays
When students are taught how to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into academic writing, they use text generators sparingly. A recent...
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Psychopathic traits linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in men
New research finds that high psychopathic personality traits are associated with a thinner outer layer of the brain in specific...
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Highly conscientious people might hesitate to use generative AI models
A person's underlying personality traits influence how often they use conversational artificial intelligence, largely depending on whether they feel the...
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