Psychology & Psychiatry
Is he really that into you?
Women who grow up without a caring father, or who even are reminded of painful and disappointing experiences with their father, see more sexual intent in men.
Nov 2, 2017
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Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Psychology & Psychiatry
People who rely on intuition judge situations more harshly, study finds
In psychology, intuition, or "gut instinct," is defined as the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for reasoning. A recent University of Missouri study determined that people who strongly trust their ...
Nov 2, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The problem with being pretty
While good-looking people are generally believed to receive more favorable treatment in the hiring process, when it comes to applying for less desirable jobs, such as those with low pay or uninteresting work, attractiveness ...
Oct 24, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling bad about feeling bad can make you feel worse
Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat, while embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run, according to new UC Berkeley research.
Aug 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Wonder why those happy memories fade? You're programmed that way
We'll always have Paris." Or will we?
Jul 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mind changing can be risky
When leaders use a moral argument rather than a pragmatic one as the basis for a position, they may be judged harshly if they change that position later. They are perceived as hypocrites, less effective and less worthy of ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Charismatic leaders: Too much of a good thing?
How important is charisma in a leader? While at least a moderate level is important, too much may hinder a leader's effectiveness, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
May 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows prejudice, not principle, often underpins 'free-speech defense' of racist language
Two researchers at the University of Kansas have conducted a study suggesting that "explicit racial prejudice is a reliable predictor of the 'free speech defense' of racist expression."
May 3, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines state of social, personality psychology research
Is the quality and overall state of social and personality research "rotten to the core," as has been debated by psychologists in recent years?
Apr 29, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds we can civilize punishment by learning a perpetrator's unfortunate history
If a child is physically or emotionally abused throughout childhood, is she viewed by society as less blameworthy for her actions and moral character as an adult?
Mar 1, 2017
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