Jesse Marczyk Ph.D.

About

Jesse Marczyk, Ph.D., studies evolutionary psychology and is the author of the blog Pop Psychology.

Recent Posts

Is Makeup a Valid Cue Of Sociosexuality?

Does more makeup mean more interest in sex? Maybe.

Keep Making That Face and It'll Freeze That Way

Research had suggested that holding a pen between your teeth made you find comics more funny. It turns out that's probably wrong.

Maybe It’s Not The Money; Maybe It’s What Money Represents

Students at private schools tend to do better academically than those at public schools. But this may have little to do with the school itself.

Getting Off Your Phone: Benefits?

Taking pictures may be preventing you from living in the moment, so to speak

The Distrust Of Atheists

When it comes to being trusted, having some religion is better than none. Why?

The Beautiful People

The world seems less fair to the unattractive and poor.

Making a Great Leader

To understand what makes a great leader, you need to first understand what followers are shopping around for.

Doesn't Bullying Make You Crazy?

A recent paper claimed that bullying causes psychosis, and that's probably wrong.

My Father Was A Gambling Man

As younger children play more games with in-game purchases available, debates have begun to arise over whether games with loot boxes should be banned from their hands.

Sinking Costs

Human irrationality is often more rational than it looks. You just need the right context