Study finds that better writing is rewarded in the peer-review process
A new study demonstrates that editing improves the quality of academic papers, particularly for those initially poorly written, enhancing their...
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New review suggests that with age, wisdom does not always come
Wisdom, encompassing cognition, personality, and development, does not necessarily increase with age. Research shows mixed evidence on its relation to...
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Children deny that God can change fundamental moral principles, study finds
Children consistently view certain moral norms as unchangeable by any authority, including God, according to new research. This finding challenges...
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Is psychotherapy merely an open-label placebo?
A chapter published in Placebo Effects Through the Lens of Translational Research explores the possibility of open-label placebos as a...
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New study finds beauty bias is robust but irrelevant for accurate predictions
While beauty significantly influences perceived cooperativeness, it doesn't accurately predict actual cooperative behavior. Despite the prevalence of the beauty bias,...
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Parents lie to parent their children
A new psychology paper explores the widespread practice of parents lying to influence or manipulate their children, a phenomenon prevalent...
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In the presence of attractive others, people claim reduced sociosexual desire
Men and women tend to report a more restricted sociosexual orientation in the presence of an attractive person, specifically in...
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Scarcity of men leads women to prioritize lucrative careers over starting a family, study finds
New research has found that a scarcity of men leads women to prioritize high-paying careers over starting families, influenced by...
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Psychopathic men have more children, study finds
A recent study found men with prototypical psychopathy traits tend to have more children, a pattern not observed in women....
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New study investigates psychological correlates of emoji use and preference
New research finds a link between emoji use and factors like mental health, personality, and prosocial behavior, highlighting the role...
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Trigger warnings do not work, according to recent meta-analysis
Trigger warnings have no significant impact on emotional response or comprehension, potentially increasing anticipatory anxiety, and do not improve mental...
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Romantic jealousy uniquely predicts women’s efforts to enhance their physical appearance
According to a new study published in Evolutionary Psychology, romantic jealousy predicts a positive attitude toward cosmetic surgery, willingness to...
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Everyday talk contains less moral content than assumed, study finds
Morality has a profound impact on interpersonal relationships and societal structures, and arguably the overall fabric of civilization. Given its...
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New research finds women prefer funny men, especially good-looking ones
A series of four studies looked into how women evaluate humor in men, finding that women prefer funny men, particularly...
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Strong men come across as more conservative, study finds
A study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that physically strong men are perceived as more conservative. The research...
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