Seeing and experiencing violence makes aggression ‘normal’ for children
The more children are exposed to violence, the more they think it's normal, according to a study in the current Social Psychological and Personality Science (published by SAGE). Unfortunately, the more they think violence is normal, the more likely they...
Read moreDetailsWhat does signing your name mean in the marketplace?
Signing your name on the dotted line heightens your sense of self and leads to purchase behavior that affirms your self-identity, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But signing can reduce engagement in consumers who...
Read moreDetailsHow do consumers estimate a good time?
Consumers estimate they'll spend more time enjoying activities when the tasks are broken down into components, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But using the same process for an unpleasant event decreases time estimates.
Read moreDetailsWhy innocent suspects may confess to a crime
Why would anyone falsely confess to a crime they didn't commit? It seems illogical, but according to The Innocence Project, there have been 266 post-conviction DNA exonerations since 1989 -- 25 percent of which involved a false confession.
Read moreDetailsBehavioral clues show fabricated versus genuine displays of remorse
In the first investigation of the nature of true and false remorse, Leanne ten Brinke and colleagues, from the Centre for the Advancement of Psychology and Law (CAPSL), University of British Columbia and Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada, show...
Read moreDetailsContact with the criminal justice system associated with suicide risk
Men and women who have had contact with the criminal justice system—even if they have never received a jail or prison sentence or a guilty verdict—appear to have a significantly higher rate of suicide than the general population, according to...
Read moreDetailsPartners who had powerful faces in college lead profitable law firms
Law firms are more profitable when they are led by managing partners who have faces that look powerful, according to a study in the current Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Read moreDetailsBelief in rumors about proposed NYC mosque linked to opposition to all mosques
People who believe false rumors about the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque near Ground Zero in New York City not only are more likely to oppose that project – they are more likely to oppose building of a mosque...
Read moreDetailsHard-wired for chocolate and hybrid cars? How genetics affect consumer choice
Clues to consumer behavior may be lurking our genes, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Read moreDetailsMama wears Prada: Ovulating women buy sexier clothing
In an unconscious attempt to outdo female rivals, ovulating women buy sexier clothing, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Read moreDetailsExamining the Differences in the Moral Foundations of Liberals and Conservatives
Liberals and conservatives have different moral foundations, according to research published in Personality Processes and Individual Differences in 2009.
Read moreDetailsFor Majority of Women, Nice Guys Finish First
Although in the dating world the phrase "nice guys finish last" has become something of a truism, according to a study published in Sex Roles, the majority of women prefer "nice guys" to "macho men."
Read moreDetailsAttachment Orientation Effects Free Memory Recall
According to research published in Psychoanalytic Psychology in 2010, attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety are associated with differences in how past information is recalled.
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Boob man or butt man? Men’s personality and preferences in female body shape
Can you infer a man's personality based on whether he prefers certain parts of a woman's body to be larger or smaller? Believe in or not, some researchers have attempted to uncover the difference between "boob men" and "ass men."...
Read moreDetailsSelf-Esteem Effects Psychological and Hormonal Response to Rejection
According to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, self-esteem moderates the psychological and hormonal response to interpersonal rejection.
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