The belief that one is smarter, better looking, more successful and more deserving than others – a personality trait known as narcissism – tends to wane as a person matures, a new study confirms. But not for everyone, ...
Sep 11, 2019
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A new study calls into question the effectiveness of a popular concept for addressing social problems such as discrimination.
Jul 1, 2019
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We've all slipped up when we're trying to improve ourselves, perhaps by eating better or spending more wisely, and sometimes when we do, we tell someone. But little is known about what we actually do next: Does admitting ...
Jun 27, 2019
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Humans use imagination a lot, whether it be thinking about what's for dinner later tonight or trying to imagine what someone else on the other side of the world may be experiencing after reading the news. As situations become ...
May 8, 2019
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Current psychological studies suggest that the personality trait of "grit," or strength of character, is a better predictor of academic success among college students than more commonly used measures such as standardized ...
Apr 29, 2019
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When people feel that their own good impressions of themselves are at risk, they may try to increase their savings, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Apr 8, 2019
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For years, research has shown that nostalgia is a primarily positive emotion that can lift people's spirits. But USC Dornsife psychologists have found the opposite may be true. Just like in Bruce Springsteen's nostalgic song ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Mind reading and the ability to predict the future are not skills people generally associate with the human race. Yet, research shows many people genuinely believe in the existence of psychic powers.
Feb 5, 2019
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White people and non-black minorities have a harder time telling the difference between genuine and fake smiles on black faces than they do on white faces, a problem black people don't have, according to research published ...
Jan 7, 2019
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Children's personalities may influence how they perform in math and reading, according to a study by psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Dec 19, 2018
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