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Deception

Can a Murderer Be Identified as Lying on a 911 Call?

Christian L. Hart Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in The Nature of Deception

When murderers place 911 calls and portray themselves as innocent, they may give away subtle cues of their guilt.

Guilt

How to Get Past the People Who Always Stand in Your Way

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Some people only want what’s best for you, while others may block your every move. A new paper zeroes in on the factors that can get you past these stubborn souls.

Leadership

What a Low Handicap Says About Your Leadership

Emilia Bunea Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in To Manage Is Human

Can business leaders afford to practice golf (or any other hobby) seriously?

Anxiety

'Havana Syndrome' Sufferers Deserve Compensation

Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in It's Catching

Do 'Havana Syndrome' victims deserve compensation? Yes. But not for the reason you think.

Personality

Who Advocates Political Violence?

Scott A. McGreal MSc. on June 28, 2022 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

Personality traits might differentiate extremists on the right and the left.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The What, How and Why of Cultural Intelligence

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in Between Cultures

Drawing on our various intelligences, cultural intelligence allows us to find solutions, adapt to our environment, and learn from each other.

Memory

Violations of Expectations Drive Memory

Art Markman Ph.D. on June 27, 2022 in Ulterior Motives

A critical function of the brain is to predict the future in order to react effectively to what happens around you. Those predictions also affect what you learn.

Philosophy

The Protective Power of Delusions

Justin Garson Ph.D. on June 27, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

Some psychiatrists think delusions can protect us from painful experiences, or give us a sense of clarity in a confusing world.

Media

Could Using Social Media Lead to Romantic Disconnection?

Holly Parker, Ph.D. on June 27, 2022 in Your Future Self

New research points to a possible downside of frequent social media use.

Sport and Competition

How Team Sports Boost Emotional Health

Temma Ehrenfeld on June 27, 2022 in Open Gently

A new study finds that while individual sports can be associated with poor well-being in kids, team sports are tied to greater emotional health.

Health

How Do You Know If You're Really Sick?

Dustin W. Ballard MD, MBE on June 27, 2022 in Standing Strong

Many healthy people seek care for nothing, while many sick people refuse to get the care they need. How do our brains tell when we're truly unwell?

Friends

What Do We Do to Help Others Feel Better?

Carolyn MacCann Ph.D. on June 27, 2022 in Dealing With Emotions

We do more, listen more, and empathize more for close friends than others.

A Potential New Treatment for Meth Addiction

Dan Mager MSW on June 26, 2022 in Some Assembly Required

A new combination of medications appears to have identifiable therapeutic effects with the potential to improve treatment and recovery outcomes for meth addiction.

Self-Control

3 New Findings on Beating Bad Habits

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2022 in Social Instincts

Do you exercise your free will to its fullest potential?

Depression

Depression Can Keep People from Accepting Positive Feedback

Renee Engeln Ph.D. on June 26, 2022 in Beauty Sick

New research shows people with depression tend to view their own positive performance as an “exception to the rule.”

Aging

Walk This Way to Boost Mood and Heart Function

Susan McQuillan on June 26, 2022 in Cravings

Researchers find that Nordic walking can effectively enhance overall physical health and mental well-being.

Health

If You Can Stand on One Foot, You Might Live Longer

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on June 26, 2022 in The Antidepressant Diet

It seems like a simple test, but it gets harder and harder as we age.

Animal Behavior

How Visual Illusions Affect Where Cats Choose to Sit

Karen Wu Ph.D. on June 26, 2022 in The Modern Heart

When do cats sit where they fit? Researchers investigated whether cats are drawn to a 2D illusion called the Kanizsa square.

Miscarriage

Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Increase Maternal Mental Illness

Charles Hebert M.D. on June 26, 2022 in Health Examined

The miscarriage, stillbirth, and mental illness implications of the SCOTUS decision.

Sleep

The Trouble with Trying to Achieve Perfect Sleep

Elizaveta Solomonova Ph.D. on June 25, 2022 in Mind States

Are you relying on apps to help you sleep? Good sleep may not be what your app thinks it is.

Sleep

Why We Can Misperceive Being Awake or Asleep

Michelle Carr Ph.D. on June 25, 2022 in Dream Factory

Some people feel they hardly ever sleep, even though their sleep recording looks normal. This is the phenomenon of sleep misperception.

Gratitude

3 Things You Can Do Today to Feel More Fulfilled

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2022 in Social Instincts

You do not have to wait for years to live a fulfilling life, new research shows.

Fantasies

Do Fantasy Role-Playing Games Promote Racism?

Scott A. McGreal MSc. on June 25, 2022 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

Despite hand-wringing about problematic content, evidence that games like D&D enable racism are lacking.

Anxiety

The Myth of Mental Health Diagnosis

William Hwang Psy.D. on June 25, 2022 in Flex Your Feelings

There is more to a diagnosis than meets the eye.

Dark Triad

How Master Manipulators Hide Their Dark Side

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on June 25, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Impression management is a valuable skill, especially for high-stakes situations. New research on Machiavellianism shows who’s best at putting on a false front.

How COVID‐19 Affected Anorexia Nervosa Treatment

Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D. on June 25, 2022 in Eating Disorders: The Facts

Patients with anorexia nervosa given intensive CBT-E during the COVID-19 pandemic had significantly improved, albeit to a lesser extent than pre-pandemic patients.

Pregnancy

How Anti-Abortion Laws Affect Women With Schizophrenia

Sarah A. Myers on June 24, 2022 in Living As An Outlier

Women with schizophrenia are at a heightened risk of sexual assault and may face serious complications if they do become pregnant.

Relationship Non-Starters: The Top 7 Least Desirable Traits

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on June 24, 2022 in Meet, Catch, and Keep

Research reveals what most people don't want in a romantic partner.

Fear

"Will My Cancer Come Back?"

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 24, 2022 in Evidence-Based Living

The most common unmet medical need among cancer survivors is the fear of cancer returning. Research tells us the consequences of this problem and how to treat it.

Paranormal Experiences Are the Norm, Not the Exception

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 23, 2022 in Social Instincts

Building a better understanding of paranormal phenomena.