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What psychological factors lead ordinary people to justify extreme violence? A recent study tracking over 600 employees suggests an answer lies in workplace burnout. The research shows that on days employees felt more burnt out, their sympathy for extremist views...

People differ in how they respond to antagonistic leadership. A new study finds that those who see the world as a high-stakes competition tend to judge confrontational behavior as effective, while others see it as a sign of incompetence.

A new study challenges the idea that more beauty equals more influence. Researchers found that highly attractive fitness influencers often receive less engagement than moderately attractive ones—likely because their polished appearance makes them seem less relatable to their followers.

Voice pitch may unconsciously influence how we judge others' trustworthiness with money. New research finds that people prefer higher-pitched voices in financial exchanges, offering greater generosity and trust—even when the stakes are high and rational decisions would suggest otherwise.

How much do looks really matter when hiring someone or evaluating a coworker? A new study finds that people claim to prioritize charm and liveliness over physical beauty — but researchers suspect those answers may not reflect actual behavior.

Worried that using AI tools like ChatGPT at work makes you look lazy? New research suggests you might be right. A study finds employees who use AI are often judged more harshly, facing negative perceptions about their competence and effort.

What’s the actual impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion? A sociologist unpacks decades of research showing how DEI programs affect businesses, education, and the broader economy—highlighting who benefits, who doesn’t, and what the data really says.

When narcissistic CEOs feel lonely, they are more likely to hide their true emotions and perform socially expected ones instead, according to a new study examining how personality and isolation shape emotional behavior at the executive level.

New research shows that bad sleep can bring out the worst in people at work. Employees who slept poorly were more likely to display manipulative, narcissistic, and emotionally detached behaviors—traits linked to the so-called “dark triad” of personality.

Experiencing romantic desire for someone outside a relationship can trigger subtle psychological shifts. A new study reveals that these feelings influence what people buy—encouraging men to seek shared experiences and women to opt for practical, lasting possessions.

A new study reveals that brain activity, particularly in regions linked to emotion, predicts market preferences more accurately than self-reported choices—especially when samples aren’t demographically representative. Neural signals offered consistent forecasts even when behavioral data failed.

New research shows that social behaviors often misunderstood by interviewers can overshadow qualifications, leading to unfair hiring decisions.

Overtime, weekend work, and night shifts are linked to lower fertility intentions in China.