Psychology & Psychiatry
Be more patient? Imagine that.
How often do you act impulsively without considering the consequences? What if you could learn how to be more patient?
Apr 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Look into my eyes—why those who experience hypnosis are unlikely to be faking it
New research from scientists at the University of Sussex has taken a major step towards unlocking the secrets of hypnosis and gathering evidence that suggests that subjects aren't faking the effects of it.
Mar 29, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults make riskier decisions, study finds
A study has shown that—contrary to popular belief—older people make riskier decisions than younger adults. Older people's generally more positive emotions make them more optimistic when gauging risks. In addition, older ...
Mar 13, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens drive more safely in the months after a crash
Teens' risky driving drops considerably in the two months following a serious collision, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research, ...
Mar 1, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People assume sexists are also racist and vice versa
The stigma associated with prejudice against women and people of color seems to transfer from one group to another, according to new findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ...
Feb 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
To please your friends, tell them what they already know
We love to tell friends and family about experiences we've had and they haven't—from exotic vacations to celebrity sightings—but new research suggests that these stories don't thrill them quite as much as we imagine. ...
Feb 14, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Couples, friends show similarity in personality traits after all
Friends and romantic partners tend to have certain characteristics in common, such as age, education, and even intelligence—and yet, research has long suggested that personality isn't one of these commonalities. But a new ...
Feb 13, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Political affiliation can predict how people will react to false information about threats
How liberal or conservative a person is predicts how likely they are to believe information about potential hazards, a new UCLA-led study has found.
Feb 2, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We dislike hypocrites because they deceive us: study
We're averse to hypocrites because their disavowal of bad behavior sends a false signal, misleading us into thinking they're virtuous when they're not, according to new findings in Psychological Science, a journal of the ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When 'golden opportunity' to bribe arises, it's hard to pass up
The path to corrupt behavior may sometimes be a steep cliff instead of a slippery slope, according to new findings in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. In four studies, psychology ...
Jan 24, 2017
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