Psychology

  1. Psychology

    Walking in sync makes enemies seem less scary

    Men who walk in sync may begin to think of their enemies as weaker and smaller, a new study suggests.

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  2. Psychology

    Hypothesis on evolution of PMS attracts hostility

    A new hypothesis states that PMS is evolutionarily useful for making women leave an infertile partnership. But other scientists question whether the hypothesis is reasonable or, in fact, even necessary.

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  3. Psychology

    Feedback

    Readers way in on slacktivism, cockroaches, dinosaur tracks and more.

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  4. Psychology

    Bilingual homes may give babies a learning lift

    Hearing two languages during the first six months of life linked to an early mental advantage.

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  5. Psychology

    Addiction showcases the brain’s flexibility

    People with substance abuse disorders are not just chasing a high. Their brains are adapting to the presence of drug, evidence of humans’ impressive neural plasticity.

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  6. Psychology

    Goalkeepers deceive themselves when facing penalty kicks

    Soccer’s goalies fall victim to a logical fallacy during the sport’s most high-pressure situation, seeing trends where none exists.

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  7. Tech

    Small lies in social networks may keep society running

    Lying in social networks could have adverse, as well as beneficial, effects depending on the severity of the deception.

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  8. Psychology

    Schadenfreude starts young

    Children as young as 2 years old feel joy at another’s misfortune, new research suggests, showing jealousy’s deep roots.

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  9. Neuroscience

    For rats, a break from stress isn’t worth the relief

    An unplanned vacation from stress might seem like a good idea, but a new study in rats shows that unpredictable escapes from pressure produce more strain on the first day back.

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  10. Psychology

    To do your best, find a rival

    There are rivals in every walk of life. A new study shows that for runners, a rival might help them do their best.

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  11. Quantum Physics

    Quantum math makes human irrationality more sensible

    Vagaries of human decision making make sense if quantum math describes the way the brain works.

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  12. Science & Society

    Main result of Facebook emotion study: less trust in Facebook

    Facebook’s controversial manipulation of emotional posts raises key questions about how to study online behavior.

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