New research reveals that individuals who have recovered from a major depressive episode process negative information for longer durations than positive data compared to those…
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Research from the American Psychological Association indicates that young female chess players often experience gender bias from both the male-centric chess community and their mentors…
The research found that while there are strategies, such as distancing oneself from political news, that can aid in managing negative emotions, these same strategies…
Taking some time to just sit and think might be far more enjoyable than you expect. People don’t realize how enjoyable it is to sit…
New research finds that people appreciate an unexpected call, text, or email from someone in their social circle much more than people estimate. According to…
According to new research, companies that use a business case to justify their diversity efforts, such as suggesting that becoming more diverse will help the…
Lies That ‘Might’ Eventually Come True Seem Less Unethical People could be willing to forgive, spread misinformation they think might become true in the future,…
False sense of safety may cause feelings of invulnerability, study finds. People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19First identified in…
Higher ozone levels predicted increase in depressive symptoms over time, study finds. Exposure to ozone from air pollution has been linked to an increase in…
Promising alternative to address increasing mental health needs due to pandemic, study says. Computer- and smartphone-based treatments appear to be effective in reducing symptoms of…
People overestimate awkwardness, underestimate enjoyment of deep, meaningful conversations, study finds. People benefit from deep and meaningful conversations that help us forge connections with one…
Leniency may come at cost of judger’s self-worth, danger of normalizing unethical behavior, study says. When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may…
When people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than…
When It Comes to Supporting Candidates, Ideology Trumps Race and Gender Prejudiced people will still vote for Black and female politicians, as long as ideologies…
Findings could help explain why children who suffer trauma often face poor health later in life. Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early…
Efforts to avoid appearing dishonest may actually lead to lying, study finds. People may lie to appear honest if events that turned out in their…