Mohammad Atari and colleagues explore the promise and peril of using large language models (LLMs) in psychological research, beginning by urging researchers to also ask themselves whether and why they should use LLMs—not ...
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You don't have to be in the middle of an election campaign to be concerned about your ability to spot a lie. Psychology research suggests people lie at least once a day.
Jun 12, 2024
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Psychology researchers and neuroscientists have been trying to understand the principles guiding social interactions for decades. While their studies have yielded interesting results, many questions remain unexplored or unanswered.
You've probably seen the word mindfulness everywhere these days, from the news, to magazines, to social media.
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A new study published in the journal Animal-Human Interactions reveals that emotional turmoil experienced by dog owners after their pet has been stolen is like that of losing a loved one such as a caregiver losing their child.
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The wellness movement appears to have the answers that our burnt-out minds need. However, psychological research and practice suggests that a superficial focus on candles, juice cleanses, and a "good vibes only" approach ...
Apr 8, 2024
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On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I've seen the Promised Land," he said. "I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that ...
Apr 3, 2024
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If improving your outlook on life really was as simple as "don't worry, be happy," then keeping your spirits up would be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, it's not so simple, as a multitude of factors beyond our control can ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Recent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences.
Mar 12, 2024
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The longer a person spends on a task, the more their mind starts to wander—regardless of whether the activity is difficult or easy. In fact, toward the end of the task, individuals are typically thinking about something ...
Mar 11, 2024
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