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New psychology research reveals the cognitive cost of smartphone notifications

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People who listen to songs with less positive emotions tend to have higher intelligence

11 days ago psypost.org psychology

A newly discovered brain cluster acts as an on and off switch for sex differences

17 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Romantic indifference breeds boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye

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New randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggests CBD (cannabidiol) oil could improve certain social behaviors and lower anxiety in autistic children, and reduce parenting stress

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Psychologists reveal a key trigger behind narcissists’ passive-aggressive behavior

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Hypocrisy and intolerance drive religious doubt among college students

22 days ago psypost.org psychology

Brain scans reveal 2 physical subtypes of ADHD. 1st subtype has increase in gray matter across areas of brain

23 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

People with psychopathic traits don’t lack fear—they actually enjoy it

20 days ago psypost.org psychology

Childhood trauma leaves a lasting mark on biological systems

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Employees who believe they are physically attractive tend to be more willing to speak up and share their ideas at work

24 days ago psypost.org psychology

Massive global study links the habit of forgiving others to better overall well-being

21 days ago psypost.org psychology

Women with tattoos feel more attractive but experience the same body anxieties in the bedroom

20 days ago psypost.org psychology

Texas migrant buses boosted Donald Trump’s vote share in targeted cities

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Blocking nitric oxide, a common brain gas, reverses autism-like traits in mice

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Psilocybin unlocks a specific biological signature in the brain linked to profound mystical states.Scientists found these measurable brain wave changes directly correspond to the intensity of a person’s psychedelic experience.

10 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience psilocybin

Long-term ADHD medication use does not appear to permanently alter the developing brain. The new study followed 56 males with ADHD

24 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Outdoor athletes show superior color detection in their peripheral vision

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People with the least political knowledge tend to be the most overconfident in their grasp of facts

23 days ago psypost.org psychology

Early exposure to a high-fat diet alters how the adult brain reacts to junk food

16 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Americans consistently overestimate the social backlash of changing their political beliefs

15 days ago psypost.org psychology

Early puberty provides a biological link between childhood economic disadvantage and teenage emotional struggles in girls

17 days ago psypost.org economic psychology

A new study measures the temporal distortions caused by psychedelics

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Genetic factors drive the link between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status

19 days ago psypost.org genetics

AI generates nude images that outrank real photographs in sexual appeal, study finds

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People with “dark” personality traits see the world as fundamentally meaningless

18 days ago psypost.org psychology

Claims about gender, behavior fall apart when samples are ethnically diverse

26 days ago psypost.org psychology

Young women open to “sugar relationships” may experience deeper psychological vulnerabilities, difficulties with emotional coping and relationship skills

16 days ago psypost.org psychology

Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day might be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of anxiety and depression

18 days ago psypost.org health

Laughter plays a unique role in building a secure father-child relationship