People attribute information they found online to their own memory instead of the internet
Human cognition is now so intertwined the internet, a knowledge-sharing system that can be accessed any time anywhere, that the...
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Taking a break from social media improves psychological well-being, depression, and anxiety
High social media usage may result in increased odds for depression and poorer mental health in general. According to new...
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People who are good with numbers tend to have higher income and life satisfaction, study finds
Research shows that education is linked to higher life satisfaction, but it is still unclear as to why. New research...
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Greater sexual desire associated with better relationship outcomes in both male and female partners
Low sexual desire is a common problem in couples and is considered a key contributor to disruptions in sexual and...
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Study sheds light on the neurocognitive processes linked to perceiving social injustice during arrests of Black civilians
New functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) research published in NeuroImage found that participants show greater social cognitive engagement when viewing...
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New psychology research uncovers a “hidden source” of regret
Regret is an important emotion for the study of human decision-making. New research published in Psychological Science found that being...
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Reality TV viewing is associated with increased support for traditional gender roles among adolescents
Heteronormative stereotypes about how men and women should act in relationships are prevalent in our society and often depicted in...
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Expert Starcraft players employ more efficient gaze control abilities than low skill players, study finds
Research shows action video game players have improved cognitive function such as better task-switching (i.e., quickly alternating between multiple separate...
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People with borderline tendencies have a higher number of estranged relationships
Social estrangements, or the loss of a friendly relationship with someone, can cause psychological harm to all involved parties, even...
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Most cannabis use is depicted positively on TikTok, study finds
Cannabis use is widespread and becoming more normalized as it becomes legalized in more areas around the world. Another method...
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Verbal cues of authenticity are linked to positive social and business outcomes, according to new research
People make impressions of others using the limited information available such verbal cues or communication patterns. New research published in...
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Supporters of Black Lives Matters are more likely to have protest-related dreams, study finds
Race, ethnicity, and culture all contribute to the dreams we have and how we interpret those dreams. Research published in...
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Cannabis users expect cannabis-assisted therapy for depression to work as well as psilocybin-assisted therapy
Psilocybin-assisted therapy has shown promise as a treatment for depression. New research published in Cannabis finds that cannabis users expected...
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New research uncovers stereotype differences between agnostics and atheists
Agnosticism and atheism are often categorized into one “nonreligious” group in research despite these being distinct belief systems. New research...
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Populist attitudes are associated with both personal and collective nostalgia
Populism is a worldview that construes society as a struggle between the “corrupt elites” and the “noble people.” New research...
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