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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Education

LLMs in Medical School: A New Era of Learning

John Nosta on October 22, 2024 in The Digital Self

Some medical students are embracing LLMs for personalized learning and preparing for an AI-driven future in medicine.

Some medical students are embracing LLMs for personalized learning and preparing for an AI-driven future in medicine.

Narcissism

Does Narcissism Fade With Age?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 22, 2024 in Evidence-Based Living

A sweeping review article set out to explore how narcissism changes over the life course.

A sweeping review article set out to explore how narcissism changes over the life course.

Singlehood

Why Gen Zers Are Single and Happy About It

David Ludden Ph.D. on October 21, 2024 in Talking Apes

The cohort just reaching adulthood is more individualistic and less reliant on romantic relationships to find happiness in life.

The cohort just reaching adulthood is more individualistic and less reliant on romantic relationships to find happiness in life.

Addiction

A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!

Mark S. Gold M.D. on October 21, 2024 in Addiction Outlook

A vaccine against fentanyl—yes! Finally, a truly novel approach to SUDs is currently under development and hopefully will save many lives.

A vaccine against fentanyl—yes! Finally, a truly novel approach to SUDs is currently under development and hopefully will save many lives.

Grief

How Fans Can Cope With Loss

Lynn Zubernis Ph.D. on October 19, 2024 in The Science of Fandom

Fans of One Direction are grieving the loss of Liam Payne. Parasocial loss can be confusing, but staying connected with other fans, creating rituals and indulging in nostalgia help

Fans of One Direction are grieving the loss of Liam Payne. Parasocial loss can be confusing, but staying connected with other fans, creating rituals and indulging in nostalgia help

Stress

Parental Stress at an All-Time High

Rahil D. Briggs PsyD on October 18, 2024 in On Babies

Caregivers are currently experiencing a high level of stress. This stress can adversely affect foundational brain architecture for babies and toddlers and impact their well-being.

Caregivers are currently experiencing a high level of stress. This stress can adversely affect foundational brain architecture for babies and toddlers and impact their well-being.

Relationships

What Does Money Mean to Your Relationship?

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on October 18, 2024 in The Teen Doctor

Why it's crucial to understand your partner's thoughts about money.

Why it's crucial to understand your partner's thoughts about money.

Climate Anxiety

What Is Ecological Grief?

Pablo Fernandez Velasco, Ph.D. on October 18, 2024 in Orientation and Disorientation

Ecological grief is felt in response to ecological losses, and it reveals how people’s identities and life structures are rooted in place.

Ecological grief is felt in response to ecological losses, and it reveals how people’s identities and life structures are rooted in place.

Adolescence

Are Young Women Into Porn?

Ritch C. Savin-Williams Ph.D. on October 17, 2024 in Sex, Sexuality, and Romance

Although adults realize boys and young men frequently watch porn, they might be surprised at how many girls and young women also use it.

Although adults realize boys and young men frequently watch porn, they might be surprised at how many girls and young women also use it.

Sadism

The Sex Drive of Sadists

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on October 17, 2024 in Shadow Boxing

A study on the "Dark Tetrad" links narcissism and sadism—not psychopathy—to porn use and a strong sex drive.

A study on the "Dark Tetrad" links narcissism and sadism—not psychopathy—to porn use and a strong sex drive.

Artificial Intelligence

The Truth About LLMs and Their Evolving Capabilities

John Nosta on October 16, 2024 in The Digital Self

Apple scientists show LLMs rely on pattern recognition, lacking true reasoning—an illusion of intelligence rather than understanding.

Apple scientists show LLMs rely on pattern recognition, lacking true reasoning—an illusion of intelligence rather than understanding.

Relationships

The Invisible Erosion of Self in Avoidant Relationships

Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. on October 16, 2024 in The Psychology of Relationships

Are you afraid of losing yourself in the pursuit of love? New research suggests this fear might be overblown, especially for those with avoidant attachment.

Are you afraid of losing yourself in the pursuit of love? New research suggests this fear might be overblown, especially for those with avoidant attachment.

Singlehood

The Trouble With Idealizing Romantic Love

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on October 16, 2024 in Living Single

The fear of being single is linked to lower life satisfaction.

The fear of being single is linked to lower life satisfaction.

Relationships

Harnessing Chance: The Science of Serendipity

Christian Busch Ph.D. on October 15, 2024 in Connect the Dots

Discover how serendipity—the interplay of chance and human action—can unlock unexpected opportunities in love, creativity, and life by actively shaping your own good luck.

Discover how serendipity—the interplay of chance and human action—can unlock unexpected opportunities in love, creativity, and life by actively shaping your own good luck.

Relationships

3 Reasons People Unwittingly Sabotage Their Relationships

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 15, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People in a good relationship may perplex their partners when they push them away. A simple test helps identify three tendencies that lead to self-sabotaging your relationships.

People in a good relationship may perplex their partners when they push them away. A simple test helps identify three tendencies that lead to self-sabotaging your relationships.

Health

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Cancer Risk?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 14, 2024 in Evidence-Based Living

Research finds alcohol consumption increases cancer risk.

Research finds alcohol consumption increases cancer risk.

Relationships

How Your Brain Experiences Different Kinds of Love

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 14, 2024 in Social Instincts

Not all types of love are created equally—at least, not according to your brain.

Not all types of love are created equally—at least, not according to your brain.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Attitude Is (Not Always) a Choice

Margaret Smith Ph.D. on October 14, 2024 in The Athlete's Nervous System

We don’t have access to choice when we perceive a threat. And when it comes to threats, our nervous systems don’t differentiate between perception and reality.

We don’t have access to choice when we perceive a threat. And when it comes to threats, our nervous systems don’t differentiate between perception and reality.

Friends

54 Ways to Strengthen a Friendship

Mariana Bockarova Ph.D. on October 12, 2024 in Romantically Attached

52. Invite them to do something daring together.

52. Invite them to do something daring together.

Relationships

Does Power Corrupt the Heart?

Gurit E. Birnbaum, Ph.D. on October 12, 2024 in Intimately Connected

Power dynamics don’t just shape boardrooms, they infiltrate our most intimate bonds. A new study reveals how and why feeling powerful might increase vulnerability to infidelity.

Power dynamics don’t just shape boardrooms, they infiltrate our most intimate bonds. A new study reveals how and why feeling powerful might increase vulnerability to infidelity.

Whether on immigration, race, the death penalty, or abortion, we tend to understand the views of people like us—yet we grossly distort the views of the other side.