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Study: Both rightists and leftists are prejudiced — but toward different groups
Regardless of whether people hold right-wing or left-wing beliefs, they tend to disapprove of people…
Study uncovers how sexual desire sets the stage for deepening the emotional connection between strangers
Sexual desire evolved to serve as a powerful motivational force that brings potential romantic partners…
Deep alignment with the United States shrinks the moral differences between conservatives and liberals
A new study has found that a deep alignment with the United States of America…
Study suggests psychopathic traits are higher in Republicans than in Democrats
New psychology research provides evidence that Republicans tend to have slightly more psychopathic personality traits…
Behavioral synchrony between partners linked to heightened intimacy and sexual desire
During social interactions, people tend to coordinate their movements and become synchronized. People, for example,…
Study provides new insights on why college students engage in hookups
New research published in the Journal of American College Health has investigated the sexual motivations…
Women who use oral contraceptives have the same personality traits as naturally cycling women
The personality traits of women who use contraceptive pills do not differ from those who…
Certain life events linked to changes in narcissism and Machiavellianism in young adults
New research used a large set of data from German students to examine the trajectories…
Masculine honor beliefs linked to disapproval of National Anthem protests, study finds
Beliefs about masculine honor and the propensity to make attributions of prejudice are both related…
Women’s sexual communication with their female friends is linked to their sexual health and well-being
Women who talk to their female friends about sex tend to have higher levels of…
Women with lower waist-to-hip ratios are not healthier or more fertile
New research casts doubt on the claim that women who are thin and curvy are…
Study: Psychopaths are attracted to other psychopaths
New psychology research suggests that most people do not view psychopathic personality traits as particularly…
Do celebrity endorsements actually influence public opinion?
New research published in the Journal of Political Marketing sheds light on how celebrity endorsements…
How important is male ejaculation for women’s sexual satisfaction?
New research has investigated the role that male ejaculation plays in female sexual satisfaction for…
Strangers smile less to one another when they have their smartphones, study finds
New research suggests that phones are altering fundamental aspects of social life. According to a…