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Fun facts and landmark lessons from the psych world.

Brad J. Bushman Ph.D.

In Your Face: The Key to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders?

The Truth About Texting and Talking While Driving

Several recent studies show that text messaging and conversing on either a handheld or hands-free cell phone while driving slows reaction time more than being drunk or high.

Teens, Sex, and Co-ed Sleepovers

Would you allow your teenage son or daughter spend the night with his or her steady partner in your home? A study of parents found that while 91% of American parents said no, 93% of Dutch parents said yes (Schalet, 2011). This dramatic difference in opinions is mainly due to cultural differences in attitudes about sexuality.

Getting the Signal

Let me ask you a simple question that stumps just about everyone: What image appears on the back of a $10 bill? Invariably, no more than a small handful of people know the answer.

Motivating Students by Using Small Incentives

How Is Parenting a Challenging Child Like Trying to Lose Weight?

Our new research is finding that some of the same obstacles that interfere with successful weight loss also face parents who are challenged by their child's outbursts. Despite hours of parent training, many families simply are not able to follow through on the techniques they learn because of interfering thoughts and emotions.

Are Letters of Recommendation Worth the Effort?

Are You Under the Influence of Implicit Attitudes?

Our automatic responses to people may be based more on their physical features than the content of their character. Although we may think of ourselves as free of prejudices based on skin color, our behavior may belie that belief.

Do Violent Video Games Increase Aggression?

There are at least three reasons to believe that violent video games might be even more harmful than violent TV programs and films.