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Your perception of loudness bends to what you know, according to new psychology research

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People do not primarily choose partners based on their actual education levels

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Actively watching or liking videos that romanticize offenders is associated with higher levels of hybristophilia, a term for women’s sexual attraction to criminals

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Simplistic thinking and rejecting democracy have a “strikingly” strong link

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Cannabidiol may ease Alzheimer’s-related brain inflammation and improve cognition

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Internet use is linked to better cognitive health in older adults

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When single men use pornography but believe doing so is wrong, this conflict can increase sexual shame and loneliness, which in turn may lead to depression

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New psychology research suggests voters respond more to feelings than facts

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Young women who see pornography as a normal or acceptable part of sexual exploration may feel more comfortable discussing their sexual preferences with partners, which in turn can lead to more satisfying and affirming sexual experiences.

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Children who “play like boys” in preschool show better spatial abilities a decade later: children with masculine-typical play styles at 3.5 years of age tend to perform better in a mental rotation task when they are 13 years old…

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