A new study reveals people trust human doctors more than AI, rating them higher on identical information

New study suggests that two protective factors may safeguard against marital strain between partners: emotional intimacy and empathy for one another

A new study shows that variability, not stability, is the path that most romantic relationships follow

People who cheat in romantic relationships know it’s wrong but don’t feel bad about it because of “moral disengagement”, which allows them to “decouple their actions from internalized standards of right and wrong, allowing them to act against their moral compass without a bad conscience.”

AI analysis of LinkedIn profiles revealed correlations with narcissistic traits. Narcissists tend to follow high-profile influencers

Donald Trump has built a cult of personality around himself

Effective treatments for depression include more than 20 commonly prescribed antidepressants (particularly amitriptyline) and 6 psychological therapies (especially behavioral activation), according to a recent JAMReview of randomized clinical trials.

Depression in men may not look like the typical depression (e.g., sadness, lack of energy) but include externalizing symptoms such as anger, aggression, risk-taking, and alcohol and drug use.

New Research Finds Differences Between Male and Female Brains

New research on Masculine Depression and its association with problem behavior

The Surprising Brain-Health Benefits of Weightlifting

More and more American claim to own guns for self-defense

New research suggests that when faced with challenges (e.g., failing an exam, getting rejected), Mental Time Travel can help boost sense of control, meaning, and self-esteem

New study suggests although people in romantic relationships are generally happier than single individuals, singles can achieve the same highs of satisfaction that couples can

Banned in the U.S.: Healthy Light Bulbs

Review of research suggests it may be possible to neutralize negative experiences or make them more positive using the techniques of reappraisal and storytelling.

Ketogenic diet may play a role in treating schizophrenia: research (2019)

Online Misinformation Produces False Memory

Poor Predictors: Job Interviews Are Useless and Unfair

Saying the F-word and flipping the bird can reduce pain, according to research to be published in the April 2024 issue of Psychological Reports.

The Mystery of Sudden Genius

The difference between hostile sexism, benevolent sexism, and misogyny

Victims and perpetrators perceive aggression differently: People often explain their own aggressive behaviors by referring to their thinking and the reasoning behind it, but others' aggression by referring to background causal factors like age…

Though we usually assume more positive behaviors as more authentic, we also see more impulsive behaviors as more authentic, especially for others

The Tears of a Clown: Probing the comedian's psyche (2008)

New research shows lying generally lowers self-esteem and leads to negative emotions

Low self-control may be caused by low self-concept clarity (i.e

New research on mitigating self-threats: To cope with threats to the sense of self (e.g., bad grades, rejection), it may be helpful to engage in self-affirmation

Latest research suggests 10 treatments help treatment-resistant depression: extending the original antidepressant trial, switching antidepressants, combining antidepressants, IV ketamine…

Dunning-Kruger Effect

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