The Mating Game

Alcoholism

Sexual Interest or Sexual Harassment?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 29, 2020

We know a fair bit about sexual harassment but there a still a fair few question marks

We know a fair bit about sexual harassment but there a still a fair few question marks

Persuasion

Are You a Copycat?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 25, 2020

When you're sizing up a potential date, how much do you think about their romantic past?

When you're sizing up a potential date, how much do you think about their romantic past?

Bias

Sexual Racism

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 23, 2020

Everyone knows about racism, but how much do you know about sexual racism?

Everyone knows about racism, but how much do you know about sexual racism?

Gender

Is There a Gender Hierarchy?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on June 30, 2020

How many genders are there? Which has the most social power?

How many genders are there? Which has the most social power?

Sex

What Makes Someone Desirable?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on April 23, 2020

What you should and should not do to be more desirable to the opposite sex.

What you should and should not do to be more desirable to the opposite sex.

Sex

Gender Differences in Casual Sex

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on April 2, 2020

Obviously men and women both enjoy casual sex, but are they doing it for different reasons?

Obviously men and women both enjoy casual sex, but are they doing it for different reasons?

Personality

Do Women Find Bald Men to Be More Attractive?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 22, 2016

There is an ongoing debate about what exactly is conveyed by male baldness. Scientific research suggests there are some surprising advantages to being bald.

There is an ongoing debate about what exactly is conveyed by male baldness. Scientific research suggests there are some surprising advantages to being bald.

Cognitive Dissonance

How Cognitive Dissonance Relates to Relationships

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 14, 2016

Just why is it that people choose to stay in abusive relationships? The psychological concept of cognitive dissonance can explain a lot of our seemingly bizarre behavior.

Just why is it that people choose to stay in abusive relationships? The psychological concept of cognitive dissonance can explain a lot of our seemingly bizarre behavior.

Sex

Do You Have the "Right" Number of Ex-Partners?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 8, 2016

A recent study found surprising results regarding an individual's sexual history. Neither men nor women want someone with too much, or too little, sexual experience.

A recent study found surprising results regarding an individual's sexual history. Neither men nor women want someone with too much, or too little, sexual experience.

Play

The Psychology of Why We Play Lotto

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on December 4, 2016

Why do people engage in such 'curious' behaviour as playing the lottery? Don't they know that it's staggeringly unlikely that they'll win? Often, they do know, but play anyway

Why do people engage in such 'curious' behaviour as playing the lottery? Don't they know that it's staggeringly unlikely that they'll win? Often, they do know, but play anyway

Memory

7 Ways to Enhance Your Memory

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on September 13, 2016

Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to improve your memory? This article gives you seven evidence-based techniques you can use to get better at retaining information.

Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to improve your memory? This article gives you seven evidence-based techniques you can use to get better at retaining information.

Memory

How to Remember Everything

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on September 13, 2016

Learning the basics of the Method of Loci technique is possibly one of the most effective ways to spend the next 15 minutes of your life

Learning the basics of the Method of Loci technique is possibly one of the most effective ways to spend the next 15 minutes of your life

Mating

The Ugly Truth About Online Dating

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on September 6, 2016

Have you ventured into the world of online dating? Or are you thinking about it? Before you do, there are a few things you need to know.

Have you ventured into the world of online dating? Or are you thinking about it? Before you do, there are a few things you need to know.

Sleep

3 Easy Things You Can Do to Be More Successful

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on July 25, 2016

Are you wondering how to be successful? Greatness is within everyone. A few simple adjustments to your life can go a long way.

Are you wondering how to be successful? Greatness is within everyone. A few simple adjustments to your life can go a long way.

Health

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: The Poké-Demic of 2016

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on July 18, 2016

In 2016, the mobile gaming world has thus far been defined by one thing above all others: Pokemon Go. This article looks at some of the ingenious psychology behind the app

In 2016, the mobile gaming world has thus far been defined by one thing above all others: Pokemon Go. This article looks at some of the ingenious psychology behind the app

Sex

Are You Having Enough Sex?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on April 25, 2016

People often wonder what other people do in the bedroom. The evidence might surprise you.

People often wonder what other people do in the bedroom. The evidence might surprise you.

Social Life

16 Research-Based Hacks for Your Social Life

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on April 18, 2016

Psychology really is one of the most important things to know about, especially for social interaction. Some of these techniques can help you to navigate your social world.

Psychology really is one of the most important things to know about, especially for social interaction. Some of these techniques can help you to navigate your social world.

Friends

How to Be More Likable

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on April 5, 2016

With a few of these tricks, you can become the person everyone wants to be friends with.

With a few of these tricks, you can become the person everyone wants to be friends with.

Play

7 Reasons to Play Computer Games

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on March 21, 2016

Playing computer games can be good for you in a number of ways.

Playing computer games can be good for you in a number of ways.

Sex

How Do You Define What Is Sexually Normal?

Ryan Anderson Ph.D. on March 14, 2016

Do you ever wonder if what you do or think about is "normal"? New evidence suggests that some of what we once thought was sexually unusual is actually reasonably common.

Do you ever wonder if what you do or think about is "normal"? New evidence suggests that some of what we once thought was sexually unusual is actually reasonably common.