Psychology Tomorrow

Politics

The Mere Exposure Effect in Politics

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on May 7, 2024

Constant exposure to a candidate, even if it's negative, may lead to people liking them more.

Constant exposure to a candidate, even if it's negative, may lead to people liking them more.

Memory

How to Hold On to Your Best Memories

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on April 1, 2024

A new study reveals the importance of idle periods for long-term memory formation.

A new study reveals the importance of idle periods for long-term memory formation.

Persuasion

What Political News Does to Our Brain

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on March 5, 2024

How the "continuing influence effect" explains some political asymmetries.

How the "continuing influence effect" explains some political asymmetries.

Cognition

Does Your Native Language Affect How You Feel Pain?

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on February 5, 2024

A new study reveals the impact of linguistic context on pain perception.

A new study reveals the impact of linguistic context on pain perception.

Attention

Why Daydreaming Is Good for You

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on January 4, 2024

New studies show the importance of daydreaming for perceptual learning.

New studies show the importance of daydreaming for perceptual learning.

Media

Squid Game vs. Squid Game: The Challenge

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on December 1, 2023

The difference between the fictional series and the new reality show is largely psychological.

The difference between the fictional series and the new reality show is largely psychological.

Animal Behavior

Why (and How) Cats Purr

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on November 7, 2023

Even after a new study, purring remains one of the many mysteries of the feline mind.

Even after a new study, purring remains one of the many mysteries of the feline mind.

Cognitive Dissonance

Why Most People Don't Regret Their Tattoos

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on October 2, 2023

Why do some of us regret getting our tattoos? And why are others so persistently resistant to doing so?

Why do some of us regret getting our tattoos? And why are others so persistently resistant to doing so?

Animal Behavior

Why Cats Like Fish

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on September 6, 2023

New findings on the taste perception of house cats may explain why they love fish so much.

New findings on the taste perception of house cats may explain why they love fish so much.

Decision-Making

Why Is the Barbie Movie So Popular?

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on August 2, 2023

A Personal Perspective: It might be its psychology of decision-making.

A Personal Perspective: It might be its psychology of decision-making.

Animal Behavior

Why Your Dog Can Recognize Your Voice

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on July 6, 2023

New research on wolves give us some clues.

New research on wolves give us some clues.

Adolescence

Using Mental Imagery Against Negativity in Teenagers

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on June 19, 2023

A new study shows how mental imagery can work against negative thoughts.

A new study shows how mental imagery can work against negative thoughts.

Animal Behavior

How to Get a Cat's Attention

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on May 10, 2023

You won't necessarily attract a cat's attention with food, so consider these visual social cues.

You won't necessarily attract a cat's attention with food, so consider these visual social cues.

Anthropomorphism

Do Plants "Cry" When They're in Distress?

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on April 4, 2023

We should be careful with what "crying" means here.

We should be careful with what "crying" means here.

Attention

Cats Pay More Attention to Their Owners Than Dogs Do

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on March 14, 2023

Or at least their voice, according to recent studies.

Or at least their voice, according to recent studies.

Cognition

Why Some Tweets Trigger Hate Speech

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on February 6, 2023

Posts that use moral language inspire more hostile replies.

Posts that use moral language inspire more hostile replies.

Consumer Behavior

Are Political Views the New Luxury Goods?

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on January 25, 2023

Personal Perspective: Political views now seem to signal wealth much more efficiently than Rolex watches or organic quinoa. New research shows the shift is real.

Personal Perspective: Political views now seem to signal wealth much more efficiently than Rolex watches or organic quinoa. New research shows the shift is real.

Fantasies

Why Do We Reread Novels?

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

It has to do with the importance of mental imagery while reading.

It has to do with the importance of mental imagery while reading.

Leadership

The Myth of General Leadership Skills

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on November 22, 2022

Why success as the CEO of a car company is not a guarantee of success elsewhere.

Why success as the CEO of a car company is not a guarantee of success elsewhere.

Psychology

Psychology at the Art Museum

Bence Nanay Ph.D. on October 6, 2022

How psychological research can be used to enrich the visitors’ experience in the museum (and how it shouldn't).

How psychological research can be used to enrich the visitors’ experience in the museum (and how it shouldn't).