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Personality

Dangerous Distortions From Dark Personalities

Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on November 3, 2024 in The Human Equation

New research suggests that people with dark personality traits and an insecure attachment style often feel excluded or slighted when it's not intended.

Cognition

Left-Handedness and Cognition: New Insights

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in The Asymmetric Brain

A new study highlights that the distribution of asymmetries in the brain is relevant to understanding the link between handedness and cognition.

Relationships

Does It Matter if Your Partner Speaks Your Love Language?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 2, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The popular idea of love languages remains untested as a factor in happy relationships. New research on couples provides results that may make you think twice before you speak.

Autism

New Study Reports Dramatic Increase in Autism Prevalence

Amy S.F. Lutz on November 1, 2024 in Inspectrum

Autism prevalence is skyrocketing. Here's the silver lining to some of these stats, alongside their alarming implications.

Personality

Can the Fighting Arts Promote Positive Personality Traits?

E. Paul Zehr Ph.D. on November 1, 2024 in Black Belt Brain

With martial arts training, we likely need not fear fostering the Cobra Kai no-mercy mentality. Kung Fu Panda's agreeable and conscientious personality is a more probable outcome.

Bias

Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development

The Center for Healthy Minds and Healthy Minds Innovations on October 31, 2024 in Healthy Minds

Maternal experiences of racism were associated with stronger brain connectivity in newborns in functional networks linked to fear and vigilance.

Psychedelics

Bad Trip: The Dark Side of Psychedelics

Joe Pierre M.D. on October 31, 2024 in Psych Unseen

If psychedelics are to be approved as medicines, adverse effects must be better understood and balanced against the hope and hype.

Happiness

Does the Pursuit of Happiness Lead to a Better Life?

Josh Gonzales PhD(c) on October 30, 2024 in Points On the Board

New research reveals that chasing happiness as a goal might actually lower well-being. Discover why focusing on meaningful activities could be a better path to a fulfilling life.

Motivation

Apparently, Failure Is Overrated

Art Markman Ph.D. on October 30, 2024 in Ulterior Motives

Perhaps the tritest advice in self-help books over the past two decades is that we should not be afraid to fail. Research suggests people learn less from failures than we think.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Eases Our Mental Load at the Expense of Critical Thinking

The Open Minds Foundation on October 30, 2024 in The Art of Critical Thinking

A new study has found that employing ChatGPT makes the work easier and reduces mental load, but it comes at the expense of quality arguments, grades, and critical thinking.

Environment

Climate Heats Up Youth Across the Political Spectrum

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on October 29, 2024 in Psychiatry’s Think Tank

Climate anxiety among youth is a significant issue across the political spectrum. What can we do to help?

First Impressions

Which of the 5 Impression Management Profiles Describes You?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 29, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The ability to form a good first impression can get you places in life. New research shows which of 5 strategies will get you to the place you want to go while still being honest.

Child Development

The Path to Strategic Unpredictability

Isabelle Brocas Ph.D. on October 29, 2024 in Biology, Development, and Behavior

Unpredictability, rooted in evolution, remains key today. A study shows that children grasp randomization basics, yet full mastery remains elusive, even as they grow older.

Dreaming

Can a Smartphone App Trigger Lucid Dreaming?

Nicolas Davidenko Ph.D. on October 28, 2024 in Illusions, Delusions, and Reality

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that appears to increase the frequency of lucid dreams. Here's how it works.

Singlehood

Why Women Like Being Single More Than Men Do

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on October 28, 2024 in Living Single

In general, women like being single more than men do. Thinking about this from the perspective of single people rather than couples enhances our understanding.

Politics

Turning Down the Heat: Averting Political Violence

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on October 27, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good

In a season of divisive political rhetoric, research reveals possible methods of reducing the potential for violence.

Politics

How to Be a Good Neighbor in Contentious Times

Dawn O. Braithwaite Ph.D. on October 26, 2024 in Communication Matters

Practicing civil communication in a setting of respectfulness.

Anger

Are There Any Female Spree Killers?

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on October 26, 2024 in Shadow Boxing

Although Sabrina Kauldhar is viewed as a potential serial killer, her three-day deadly rampage seems more like a spree, which helps anticipate her motive.

Narcissism

16 Signs the Narcissist Is Going on the Attack

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 26, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

A new questionnaire shows the 16 essential ingredients of narcissism as it appears over the course of daily life, focusing on its most antagonistic and disturbing qualities.

Circadian Rhythm

How Seasonal Time Changes Mess With Our Brains

Michael Merzenich Ph.D. on October 25, 2024 in Build Your Brain

The clock change affects our brains and circadian rhythms, leading to sleep disturbances and mood shifts. Neuroscientists weigh in on what can be done.

Leadership

The Psychological Markers of Fascism

David Kyle Johnson Ph.D. on October 25, 2024 in A Logical Take

What psychological traits define fascism? How do leaders manipulate followers through nostalgia, violence, and black-and-white thinking?

Stress

Research Reveals That Sound and Frequency Can Reduce Stress

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on October 24, 2024 in Less Stress, More Peace

Recent research shows that a sound bath using ancient vibrational musical instruments may help reduce stress and other negative mood states.

Depression

Can Sound Waves Treat Depression?

Mitchell B. Liester M.D. on October 24, 2024 in The Leading Edge

Ultrasound is already used for diagnosis and therapy. Recent studies have found it also to be a safe, effective, and rapid treatment for depression.

BDSM

Is BDSM Always About Sex?

Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. on October 23, 2024 in The Myths of Sex

BDSM can provide non-sexual fulfillment, serving as a form of play or leisure.

Politics

Is Politics Shaping Your Love Life?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 22, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

In an era when dating apps are now using political beliefs to build a match, new research suggests whether and how these beliefs matter for relationship success.

Diet

Influence of Stress on Calorie-Restricted Diets and Lifespan

Hamid Zand Ph.D. on October 22, 2024 in The Behavioral Microbiome

Psychological stress can undermine the positive effects of calorie-restricted diets by suppressing immune function, which contributes to the prevalence of age-related diseases.