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People who are more receptive to ‘pseudo-profound bullshit’ are less likely to donate to charity
People who are impressed by seemingly profound statements that are actually nonsensical tend to be…
Visualizing supernatural support heightens perceptions of victory in a simulated battle
A new study sheds light on the role of religion and spirituality in violent intergroup…
Expectations about alcohol use are linked to an individual’s decision to engage in sexting
New research published in Computers in Human Behavior has found a link between alcohol use…
Did dairying climates pave the way for the evolution of modern democracy?
New research published in the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology argues that climate played a key…
National gender inequality does not predict life satisfaction differences between men and women
Gender inequality does not appear to have a major impact on the difference between men’s…
Study: Donald Trump underperformed among active internet users
A new study published in PLOS One indicates that Donald Trump performed worse than previous…
Religious affiliation linked to a longer life, according to analysis of obituaries
A study found that individuals who were identified in their obituaries as being involved with a religious institution tended to live significantly longer.
Transgender people tend to be viewed as less attractive — regardless of their actual appearance
People who are labeled as transgender are viewed as less attractive dating partners, according to…
Cheaters three times more likely to report cheating in their next relationship, study finds
An old saying goes “once a cheater, always a cheater” — and new research from…
Daughters view the physical attractiveness of their spouses as more important than their parents
New research from China indicates that daughters and their parents don’t always see eye-to-eye when…
Authoritarian aggression and group-based dominance distinguished Trump supporters from other Republicans in 2016
Results from four scientific surveys indicate that supporters of Donald Trump in 2016 were more…
Religiosity linked to reduced sexual aggression and coercion in college men, study finds
New research provides evidence that college men who frequently participant in religious activities are less likely…
Straight college students tend to report more satisfying sex than lesbian, gay, and bisexual students
A survey of college students has found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) undergraduates tend…
Christian nationalism linked to authoritarian attitudes towards crime in the United States
New research has found a link between Christian nationalism and authoritarian attitudes towards crime. The…
Grandiose and vulnerable narcissists have different responses to infidelity
Narcissistic people tend to respond differently to infidelity depending on whether they’re grandiose or vulnerable…