Ryan Anderson Ph.D.

About

Ryan Anderson, Ph.D., is a psychologist currently working as a Teaching Associate at Monash University. His research interests lie within the fields of evolutionary psychology and social psychology. Follow him on Twitter @psycho_logic123

Recent Posts

Sexual Interest or Sexual Harassment?

We know a fair bit about sexual harassment but there a still a fair few question marks

Are You a Copycat?

When you're sizing up a potential date, how much do you think about their romantic past?

Sexual Racism

Everyone knows about racism, but how much do you know about sexual racism?

Is There a Gender Hierarchy?

How many genders are there? Which has the most social power?

What Makes Someone Desirable?

What you should and should not do to be more desirable to the opposite sex.

What you should and should not do to be more desirable to the opposite sex.

Gender Differences in Casual Sex

Obviously men and women both enjoy casual sex, but are they doing it for different reasons?

Obviously men and women both enjoy casual sex, but are they doing it for different reasons?

Do Women Find Bald Men to Be More Attractive?

There is an ongoing debate about what exactly is conveyed by male baldness. Scientific research suggests there are some surprising advantages to being bald.

There is an ongoing debate about what exactly is conveyed by male baldness. Scientific research suggests there are some surprising advantages to being bald.

How Cognitive Dissonance Relates to Relationships

Just why is it that people choose to stay in abusive relationships? The psychological concept of cognitive dissonance can explain a lot of our seemingly bizarre behavior.

Just why is it that people choose to stay in abusive relationships? The psychological concept of cognitive dissonance can explain a lot of our seemingly bizarre behavior.

Do You Have the "Right" Number of Ex-Partners?

A recent study found surprising results regarding an individual's sexual history. Neither men nor women want someone with too much, or too little, sexual experience.

A recent study found surprising results regarding an individual's sexual history. Neither men nor women want someone with too much, or too little, sexual experience.

The Psychology of Why We Play Lotto

Why do people engage in such 'curious' behaviour as playing the lottery? Don't they know that it's staggeringly unlikely that they'll win? Often, they do know, but play anyway

Why do people engage in such 'curious' behaviour as playing the lottery? Don't they know that it's staggeringly unlikely that they'll win? Often, they do know, but play anyway