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…
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…
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…
Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person’s eyes. New research by Welsh academics shows that a patient’s pupils can reveal…
People who feel more threatened by COVID-19 and rank highly on scales of emotionality and conscientiousness were most likely to stockpile toilet paper in March…
High performing esports professionals may require the same mental stamina it takes to be a top Olympian, according to QUT research. A new study, published…
Meet Professor David Rand, a one-time punk rock guitarist who now digs into psychology, cooperation, and politics. What’s it like being a professor at the…
Around 1 in 3 female university students report saving calories for binge drinking episodes. Mojito, appletini, or a simple glass of fizz – they may…
People who reduce the time they spend on Facebook smoke less, are more active, and feel better all around. Two weeks of 20 minutes less…
A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a University of Manchester study. The study — a…
Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to…
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…
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…
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 at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany, together with colleagues at the Weizmann Institute of Sciencein Israel have developed a computational…
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…
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…
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…
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…