A new Applied Psychology study asks why brain teaser questions are often used in employment interviews despite their known lack of validity and reliability. The authors provide evidence that these questions may be used because ...
Sep 10, 2018
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How and why human-unique characteristics such as highly social behavior, languages and complex culture have evolved is a long-standing question. A research team led by Tohoku University in Japan has revealed the evolution ...
Sep 7, 2018
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If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and manage your stress and anxiety.
Aug 30, 2018
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We make snap judgments of others based not only on their facial appearance, but also on our pre-existing beliefs about how others' personalities work, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers.
Aug 27, 2018
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How much do you change between high school and retirement? The answer depends on whether you're comparing yourself to others or to your younger self.
Aug 17, 2018
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People who are quick to lose their temper are more likely to overestimate their own intelligence, a new study from The University of Western Australia and the University of Warsaw in Poland has found.
Aug 13, 2018
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Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and behaviour, and hence of everyday life, which means that many people consider themselves experts on the topic, even if they've never cracked the spine of a psychology ...
Aug 8, 2018
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A targeted intervention could successfully decrease severe conduct problems and callous traits in young children and help correct their developmental trajectory, a new UNSW study has shown. The work has been published in ...
Aug 7, 2018
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New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found people with high levels of psychopathic traits have difficulty telling when someone is genuinely afraid or upset, based on people's facial expressions.
Aug 2, 2018
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Jul 30, 2018
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