The first in-depth look at the human ability to decode the range of emotions tied to the acoustic cues of screams. People are adept at…
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A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications. Psychologists…
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…
MIT scholars have found that Twitter users are three times more likely to follow other Twitter accounts they are aligned with in political terms, showing…
It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia,…
Haunted houses, horror movies, and ghost stories can be chilling delights, provided the fear they evoke remains in a “Goldilocks zone” that is neither too…
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…
People who feel more threatened by COVID-19 and rank highly on scales of emotionality and conscientiousness were most likely to stockpile toilet paper in March…
Around 1 in 3 female university students report saving calories for binge drinking episodes. Mojito, appletini, or a simple glass of fizz – they may…
People who reduce the time they spend on Facebook smoke less, are more active and feel better all round. Two weeks of 20 minutes less…
The self-balancing robot used to demonstrate how ‘Perceptual Control Theory’ can help robots to walk in a more human-like way. Credit: University of Manchester A…
Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to…
Cord blood measures could predict children’s social, emotional development. Babies born with high levels of bad cholesterol and a certain type of fat may face…
A new analysis from the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences shows three different, equally prevalent purposes behind sexually based messages. Let’s talk about…
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany, together with colleagues at the Weizmann Institute of Sciencein Israel have developed a computational…
The findings of this latest work add to the canon of overall knowledge about what factors predict success. They also strengthen Duckworth’s original theories about…
Limiting access to food in mice increases levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which may also increase motivation to exercise, according to a study published in…
Researchers uncover how letter patterns color perceptions of truth. People today constantly encounter claims such as “Advil kills pain,” “coffee prevents depression,” or “Hilary promises…
A student experiences impostor syndrome in this photo illustration. Credit: Photo Illustration by BYU Photo The impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel…