Psychological abuse by a male caregiver is a powerful predictor of hypersexuality in juvenile sex offenders
A study of incarcerated juvenile sex offenders suggests that psychological abuse in childhood may have…
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation can improve verbal learning and memory processes, study finds
New scientific research published in the journal Memory & Cognition provides evidence that a brief…
Reflecting on religious and scientific beliefs does not appear to buffer against stress
Reflecting on your personal beliefs immediately before a stressful experience does not appear to mitigate…
Psychology study shows how using the color red to increase attractiveness can backfire
New research provides evidence that the color red can affect married women’s evaluations of male…
Study finds no evidence Russian troll campaign impacted polarization among U.S. Twitter users
A Russian organization known as the Internet Research Agency (IRA) has conducted an online campaign…
People are less willing to donate to universities after seeing stereotypic Native American mascots
New research suggests that Native American mascots — such as “Chief Illiniwek” at the University…
New psychology research indicates that subtle exposure to religious words can increase benevolent sexism
Brief exposure to Judeo-Christian religious words can increase the endorsement of sexist attitudes among both…
New study confirms some of the neurophysiological predictors of creativity
Two brain networks appear to play a key role in creativity, according to new research…
A simple mindfulness exercise might help prevent drinking alcohol in response to stress
New research provides evidence that a brief breath counting exercise can reduce alcohol-seeking behavior. The…
Being lied to by your parents in childhood predicts social challenges in adulthood
Childhood experiences of being lied to by parents is associated with maladjustments in adulthood, according…
Study finds no evidence that only children are more narcissistic than people with siblings
Researchers from Germany have found no evidence that only children are more likely to display…
New study finds journalists score far lower in moral reasoning than they did 13 years ago
A new study published in Journalism Practice suggests that professional journalists are less morally developed…