Fat & Cholesterol Levels at Birth Linked to Psychological Problems at Age 5
Cord blood measures could predict children’s social, emotional development. Babies born with high levels of bad cholesterol and a certain type of fat may face…
Psychology
Sexting Isn’t Just About Sex – Surprising New Research Shows 3 Main Motivations
A new analysis from the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences shows three different, equally prevalent purposes behind sexually based messages. Let’s talk about…
People Lie When Sex Is on the Brain – This Study Reveals How Much
In a world of seemingly endless opportunities for finding a mate, competition for a partner can be fierce. Not all that glitters is gold, as…
Scientists Measure Mouse Personality and Map Traits to Their Genetics
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany, together with colleagues at the Weizmann Institute of Sciencein Israel have developed a computational…
According to Science, These Are the Factors That Predict Success
New research from Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues finds that characteristics beyond intelligence influence long-term achievement. People often ask University of…
Increase Your Motivation to Exercise by Limiting Mealtimes
Limiting access to food in mice increases levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which may also increase motivation to exercise, according to a study published in…
Everyone Thinks It’s True, but Near Misses on Slot Machines May Not Encourage Continued Gambling
New research suggests there may be no relationship between near misses and continued play. You enter your quarter into the slot machine and hit the…
True Lies: Why Certain Ads and Fake News Claims May Seem Accurate
Researchers uncover how letter patterns color perceptions of truth. People today constantly encounter claims such as “Advil kills pain,” “coffee prevents depression,” or “Hilary promises…
Impostor Syndrome Is Quite Common – Study Finds Best Way to Cope With It
The impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel like frauds even if they are actually capable and well-qualified, affects people both in the…
School Shootings Blamed on Violent Video Games More Often When the Perpetrator Is White
Racial stereotypes may play role with assumptions that African-Americans are more violent, study finds. People are more likely to blame violent video games as a…
Here’s What You Need to Rise to the Top – According to Science
Passion, grit, the right mindset and support from others are what’s needed to rank among the best in a given field. That’s the only way…
Study Finds Root of Intense Political Partisanship on Both Left and Right
People who identify more intensely with a political tribe or ideology share an underlying psychological trait: low levels of cognitive flexibility, according to a new…
Risk for Psychotic Disorders Could Be Detected by Neurological Brain Markers
Findings from the University of Missouri study could help identify people at-risk. Help may be on the way for people who might lose contact with…
Fake News Can Lead to False Memories
Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, according to research in Psychological Science,…
New Research Explains How LSD Changes Perception
Psychedelic drugs such as LSD have a profound impact on human consciousness, particularly perception. Researchers at Yale and the University of Zurich provide new insight…
New Study Links Ancient Cave Art Drawings and the Emergence of Language
When and where did humans develop language? To find out, look deep inside caves, suggests an MIT professor. More precisely, some specific features of cave…
Researchers Shed Light on the Nature of Risk Preferences
People differ in their willingness to take risks. An individual’s propensity for risk taking can also vary across domains. But new research conducted at the…
Yale Researchers Show Parents Underestimate Their Children’s Weight
A new study form Yale University details how some parents underestimate their children’s weight, a misperception with important implications for clinical prevention and treatment of…