Anxiety Can Lead to Premature Births
The findings suggest that doctors should check for anxiety during the first and third trimesters. According to a study published by the American Psychological Association,…
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Scientists: Put Down Your Devices and Let Your Mind Wander
People don’t realize how enjoyable it is to sit and think. According to research from the American Psychological Association, people often underestimate how much they…
Good News: Cooperation Among Strangers Has Increased for the Past 60 Years
Findings provide encouragement for attempts to solve global problems. Despite widespread worries that the social fabric is disintegrating, data from the American Psychological Association shows that…
Text, Call, or Email: Friends Enjoy Being Reached Out to More Than We Think
According to new research, the greater the surprise, the greater the appreciation. People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an…
When Companies’ Diversity Messages Backfire
The business case for diversity can undermine belonging for potential employees from underrepresented groups, research finds. Many companies have efforts to increase their diversity and…
Lies That “Might” Eventually Come True: People Willing To Spread Misinformation if They Believe It Could Become True in the Future
Lies That ‘Might’ Eventually Come True Seem Less Unethical People could be willing to forgive, spread misinformation they think might become true in the future,…
False Sense of Safety: People Believe Their Friends Will Protect Them From COVID-19
False sense of safety may cause feelings of invulnerability, study finds. People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they…
Air Pollution Linked to Development of Depression Symptoms in Adolescents
Higher ozone levels predicted increase in depressive symptoms over time, study finds. Exposure to ozone from air pollution has been linked to an increase in…
Digital Interventions: Smartphone-Based Treatments Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression
Promising alternative to address increasing mental health needs due to pandemic, study says. Computer- and smartphone-based treatments appear to be effective in reducing symptoms of…
PTSD Symptoms Vary Depending on Phase of Menstrual Cycle
Finding could have implications for diagnosis, treatment, study suggests. In women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of…
Beyond Small Talk: Study Finds People Enjoy Deep Conversations With Strangers
People overestimate awkwardness, underestimate enjoyment of deep, meaningful conversations, study finds. People benefit from deep and meaningful conversations that help us forge connections with one…
We Are More Forgiving When People Close to Us Misbehave – But There Is a Danger
Leniency may come at cost of judger’s self-worth, danger of normalizing unethical behavior, study says. When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may…
Answer Quickly to Be Believed – Pausing Before Replying Decreases Perceived Sincerity
When people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than…
American Psychological Association Study: How Long Does the Preschool Advantage Last?
Attending preschool boosts young children’s math, literacy skills, but peers catch up in kindergarten, study finds. Children who attend preschool enter kindergarten with greater skills…
When Racism and Sexism Benefit Black and Female Politicians
When It Comes to Supporting Candidates, Ideology Trumps Race and Gender Prejudiced people will still vote for Black and female politicians, as long as ideologies…
Experiencing Childhood Trauma or Abuse Makes Body and Brain Age Faster
Findings could help explain why children who suffer trauma often face poor health later in life. Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early…
The Really Twisted Reason Why People Sometimes Lie
Efforts to avoid appearing dishonest may actually lead to lying, study finds. People may lie to appear honest if events that turned out in their…
3 Issues Are Causing Americans Significant Stress – Here’s the Breakdown
Health care, mass shootings, 2020 election causing Americans significant stress. Stress about health care on par with stress related to mass shootings. A year before…
