Conservatives and liberals tend to engage in different evidence-gathering strategies

Potential bridge between narcissism and OCD: the drive for perfection may be the bridge connecting narcissism to obsessive-compulsive symptoms

How social status psychologically shapes racial bias in children

Men who seek sex primarily to cope with negative emotions or to affirm their self-worth may be more likely to engage in sexually aggressive behaviors

Researchers identify two psychological traits that predict conspiracy theory belief

Early life adversity may fundamentally rewire global brain dynamics

People with darker personality traits are more likely to use flirting as a tool for personal gain, material rewards or favors rather than for romantic connection

Rising income inequality predicts longer work hours globally, new research finds

A woman’s knowledge of her own anatomy and feelings toward her genitals are strong predictors of her solitary sexual behaviors

Sudden drop in fentanyl overdose deaths linked to Biden-era global supply shock

Individuals with high levels of psychopathic traits had a 9.3 times higher risk of developing schizophrenia compared to individuals with low levels of these traits

Loneliness and self-doubt mediate the link between depression and meaning in life

The psychology behind the deceptive power of AI-generated images on Facebook

Restoring a specific protein could rewire the brain in Down syndrome

The way people judge a woman’s physical attractiveness differs from how they judge her personality traits

Mismatched desires for physical contact can negatively affect romantic partners

Microdosing psychedelics linked to better sleep and exercise habits

Young adults experience high loneliness despite having large friend networks

New findings indicate that speakers who use “ums,” “ahs,” and corrections are consistently rated as less knowledgeable than those who speak fluently

Perceived spiritual strength of a group drives extreme self-sacrifice through collective narcissism

Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with weaker muscles faced a much higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their stronger peers

Outrage at individual bigotry may undermine support for systemic racial justice

The Russian invasion of Ukraine altered the pornography consumption habits of Ukrainians

Non-intoxicating cannabis compound may reverse opioid-induced brain changes

Difficulty maintaining relationships is a major driver of modern singlehood, Greek study suggests

Biological roots of PTSD differ strikingly between men and women

Lifelong diet quality predicts cognitive ability and dementia risk in older age

Study found divergence in how mothers and fathers perceived their relationship over time

Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased ADHD symptoms in college students

Listing gaming on your resume might hurt your job prospects

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