Recent findings highlight distinct metacognitive traits between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists: the former show marked overconfidence, while the latter display poorer cognitive performance without such overconfidence.
Sweden's ban on the purchase of sex significantly increased reported rape offenses by approximately 44% to 62% between 1997 and 2014, suggesting unintended negative consequences of the legislation.
A recent study published in Neurology found that older adults without dementia who experienced faster shrinkage of the hippocampus region of the brain also showed quicker cognitive decline, independent of abnormal protein accumulation.
New research shows psilocybin causes anxiety in mice through mechanisms distinct from its psychedelic effects. While ketanserin reduces psilocybin’s psychedelic impact by targeting the 5-HT2A receptor, it does not alleviate the anxiety, suggesting different pathways are involved.
New research provides evidence that sadness in music can be directly enjoyable, challenging traditional views that pleasure from sad music comes only through indirect effects like feeling moved.
While AI offers significant benefits, its capacity to undermine human autonomy and critical thinking through decision-making automation poses substantial risks, overshadowing other concerns like privacy and algorithmic bias.
Researchers discovered genetic links between coronary artery disease, major depression, and cardiomyopathy, mediated by inflammatory pathways. Findings suggest that medications for heart disease and depression could jointly reduce inflammation and lower cardiomyopathy risk.
Individuals with high anxiety sensitivity experience more sexual pain, lower sexual satisfaction (particularly in women), and increased sexual distress. These effects are notable even after accounting for overall psychological well-being, highlighting anxiety sensitivity as a significant factor in sexual health.
Higher dietary intake of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) correlates with more severe depression symptoms and increased sleep disturbances, independent of other factors like age or BMI, according to new research.
New research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy can lead to both short-term and long-term negative effects, including emotional and cognitive instability, difficulties in therapist-client relationships, and challenges integrating therapy insights, indicating the need for cautious application and further research into its psychological...
Recent research reveals that children with ADHD face persistent social challenges linked to decision-making deficits, such as impulsivity and difficulty delaying gratification. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions focusing on cognitive skills to improve social interactions.
Attachment styles appear to influence the psychological well-being and experiences of singlehood among adults, with secure singles exhibiting the highest levels of well-being and fearful-avoidant singles the lowest.
A study revealed that pro-democracy speeches by Republican leaders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell had no measurable impact on the democratic commitments of Trump supporters following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
New research indicates that physical touches from teammates, like shoulder taps, significantly increase the likelihood of scoring a second free throw after a missed first attempt in women's NCAA basketball games.
A recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's not surprising, challenging the idea that novelty and surprise primarily drive sharing behavior.