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New research shows that people are overly confident in their ability to understand the beliefs of out-group members, often making inaccurate assumptions.

A recent study found that the need for closure mediates the relationship between intimate partner violence and traumatic bonding, making victims more likely to stay in abusive relationships. This highlights the psychological barriers to leaving abusive situations.

Researchers have discovered that non-neuronal brain cells, oligodendrocytes, produce about 30% of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease. This challenges the neuron-focused understanding of plaque formation and could lead to new therapeutic strategies targeting oligodendrocytes to slow disease progression.

New research shows babies' early vocalizations follow organized patterns, suggesting they actively practice speech-like sounds even without adult interaction. This discovery could deepen our understanding of language development and help identify early communication disorders.

New research published in Sex Roles suggests that increases in vegetarianism over the past 15 years are primarily limited to women, with little change observed among men.

A new study suggests that the subjective experiences of psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin modestly contribute to their therapeutic effects, particularly for depression and substance use disorder.

A new study links stronger brain connectivity between the paraventricular thalamus and nucleus accumbens to anhedonia, especially in males with psychiatric symptoms. This discovery could lead to improved treatments for those struggling with pleasure loss.

Objective sleep data has confirmed that evening types take longer to fall asleep, especially those with a history of depression.

Research on ambivalence in romantic relationships suggests that mixed feelings toward a partner can lead to both constructive and destructive thoughts and behaviors, highlighting the complex role of ambivalence in shaping relationship dynamics and emotional stability.

A new study reveals that by 2020, conservatives significantly increased their participation in boycotts, narrowing the gap with liberals. Both sides now use political consumerism, highlighting the broader embrace of "cancel culture" across the ideological spectrum.

A new study sheds light on universal and culturally specific motives for beauty-enhancing behaviors, highlighting gender differences and influences like mate competition, social norms, and religion.

Marriage is associated with increases in sexist attitudes shortly after marriage, particularly in men’s hostile sexism and women’s hostile and benevolent sexism, according to a study published in Sex Roles.

New research has found that misophonia, a strong emotional reaction to certain sounds, shares genetic links with anxiety, PTSD, and depression, and is associated with personality traits like neuroticism and irritability.

Daily behaviors like sleep, exercise, and mood appear to affect brain connectivity for up to 15 days, suggesting that short-term habits have prolonged effects on brain function, with potential implications for personalized mental health treatments.

A new study reveals increased pornography use among Swedish adolescents and a narrowing gender gap in responses. Both boys and girls have become more tolerant of pornography but increasingly critical of its societal benefits.