progscrape: psychology

People make assumptions about men based on their faces: wider faces are seen as stronger child protectors, while narrower faces are viewed as more nurturing and committed partners

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Men and women have different perceptions of how often young women experience sexual objectification, with men sometimes estimating higher frequencies than women themselves report

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A new study found that psychiatrists agree on a diagnosis in only 55% of cases, raising concerns about misdiagnosis and treatment errors

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Chronic shame may fuel destructive thought patterns in survivors of abuse

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For skeptical conservative voters in the US, public information campaigns did not increase trust in American elections

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Comedy is funnier when it is easier to process, new psychology study finds

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Stanford Prison Experiment has no scientific merit

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New study maps over 9,000 strategies women use to prevent or respond to sexual violence where tactics change whether the perpetrator is a stranger or a partner

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Study found that witnessing someone express gratitude creates a halo effect that makes observers want to interact or collaborate with them

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Using VR to take another perspective has been used to develop empathy but may backfire

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Personality impairments link childhood maltreatment to adult anxiety

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Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite

7 days ago psypost.org psychology

Emotional dysregulation and dissociation act as core psychological mechanisms that drive and bridge maladaptive traits to active or passive suicidal ideation (SI)

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A new study reveals that individuals with dark personality traits tend to achieve greater creative success because they possess a highly analytical, self-directed thinking style that allows them to bypass social norms and external constraints.

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New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.

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Fertility increases women’s desire for conspicuous luxury

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Remembering past romantic relationships may actually strengthen current ones, according to new research

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How companies quietly undercut dissent. A theory maps a common playbook to prevent stakeholder activism from gaining momentum

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Children with a higher polygenic index for ADHD tend to see a higher likelihood of their parents separating or divorcing

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When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views

3 days ago apa.org psychology

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

14 days ago psypost.org psychology

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

15 days ago psypost.org psychology

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

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A recent study shows that even 4-year-olds are driven to choose hard work over easy tasks if they know their actions have a lasting, meaningful impact.

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'Rapunzel Syndrome': 16-year-old girl presented to emergency department with vomiting

10 days ago sciencealert.com psychology

A British study has found thousands of new mothers suffering undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth

13 days ago uea.ac.uk psychology

Neuroticism amplifies the spread of fear and negativity during learning, new research finds

12 days ago psypost.org psychology

Negotiation is a routine part of daily life, not a rare high-stakes event

12 days ago esmt.berlin psychology

A test to determine if people who report out-of-body experiences could identify objects in another room produced results no better than chance, but afterward something strange happened: Two participants described, unprompted, researchers’ locations and activities behind closed doors.

6 days ago uvahealth.com psychology

In a preregistered German experimental study, a doctor's warmth and competence changed how 349 people interpreted identical normal test results: those shown a warmer, more competent doctor felt more reassured and were less inclined to want a second opinion.

2 days ago doi.org psychology

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People make assumptions about men based on their faces: wider faces are seen as stronger child protectors, while narrower faces are viewed as more nurturing and committed partners

Men and women have different perceptions of how often young women experience sexual objectification, with men sometimes estimating higher frequencies than women themselves report

A new study found that psychiatrists agree on a diagnosis in only 55% of cases, raising concerns about misdiagnosis and treatment errors

Chronic shame may fuel destructive thought patterns in survivors of abuse

For skeptical conservative voters in the US, public information campaigns did not increase trust in American elections

Comedy is funnier when it is easier to process, new psychology study finds

Stanford Prison Experiment has no scientific merit

New study maps over 9,000 strategies women use to prevent or respond to sexual violence where tactics change whether the perpetrator is a stranger or a partner

Study found that witnessing someone express gratitude creates a halo effect that makes observers want to interact or collaborate with them

Using VR to take another perspective has been used to develop empathy but may backfire

Personality impairments link childhood maltreatment to adult anxiety

Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite

Emotional dysregulation and dissociation act as core psychological mechanisms that drive and bridge maladaptive traits to active or passive suicidal ideation (SI)

A new study reveals that individuals with dark personality traits tend to achieve greater creative success because they possess a highly analytical, self-directed thinking style that allows them to bypass social norms and external constraints.

New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.

Fertility increases women’s desire for conspicuous luxury

Remembering past romantic relationships may actually strengthen current ones, according to new research

How companies quietly undercut dissent. A theory maps a common playbook to prevent stakeholder activism from gaining momentum

Children with a higher polygenic index for ADHD tend to see a higher likelihood of their parents separating or divorcing

When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

A recent study shows that even 4-year-olds are driven to choose hard work over easy tasks if they know their actions have a lasting, meaningful impact.

'Rapunzel Syndrome': 16-year-old girl presented to emergency department with vomiting

A British study has found thousands of new mothers suffering undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth

Neuroticism amplifies the spread of fear and negativity during learning, new research finds

Negotiation is a routine part of daily life, not a rare high-stakes event

A test to determine if people who report out-of-body experiences could identify objects in another room produced results no better than chance, but afterward something strange happened: Two participants described, unprompted, researchers’ locations and activities behind closed doors.

In a preregistered German experimental study, a doctor's warmth and competence changed how 349 people interpreted identical normal test results: those shown a warmer, more competent doctor felt more reassured and were less inclined to want a second opinion.