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Trauma
Trigger Warnings Can Be Triggering

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on April 1, 2024

Recent research concludes that trigger warnings are neither necessary nor devastating for those who receive them—although they may induce uncomfortable anticipation.

Recent research concludes that trigger warnings are neither necessary nor devastating for those who receive them—although they may induce uncomfortable anticipation.

Deception
The Truth About Lie Detection

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on January 4, 2024

The dream of a simple, straightforward, reliable, and practical lie detection technology has yet to be fulfilled.

The dream of a simple, straightforward, reliable, and practical lie detection technology has yet to be fulfilled.

Infidelity
Why Infidelity Is So Often Not Regretted

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on November 21, 2023

New data questions some assumptions about links between infidelity and poor relationship quality, and moral consistency in intimate contexts.

New data questions some assumptions about links between infidelity and poor relationship quality, and moral consistency in intimate contexts.

Burnout
Parental Burnout: When Parenting Becomes Too Much

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on August 1, 2023

Do you feel emotionally drained by your parental role? Do you sometimes feel you're parenting on autopilot? Do you feel unaccomplished and unfulfilled as a parent?

Do you feel emotionally drained by your parental role? Do you sometimes feel you're parenting on autopilot? Do you feel unaccomplished and unfulfilled as a parent?

Happiness
Are You Happier Now Than Last Year?

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on June 5, 2023

To answer, you must compare how you felt then to your current state. But just how accurate are your memories of last year?

To answer, you must compare how you felt then to your current state. But just how accurate are your memories of last year?

Body Language
4 Major Myths About Body Language

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Nonverbal communication is not a formal language. Emotions are not universal. Facial expressions don’t provide reliable clues of deception.

Nonverbal communication is not a formal language. Emotions are not universal. Facial expressions don’t provide reliable clues of deception.

Media
Face-To-Face Communication: Healthier Than Digital?

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on May 30, 2023

In our digital age, digital interactions are supplanting face-to-face communications. As the prevalence of face-to-face interaction wanes, its unique benefits may also be lost.

In our digital age, digital interactions are supplanting face-to-face communications. As the prevalence of face-to-face interaction wanes, its unique benefits may also be lost.