From the University of California – Davis press release: In the first research of its kind, a new University of California, Davis, study suggests that for the most part, people formulate goals consistent with their…
From the University of Kansas press release: “She was totally flirting with you,” my friend told me after the hosts left our table. “No, she wasn’t. She was just being polite,” said another friend. Misunderstandings…
From the University of Texas at Austin press release: After months of social distancing mandates, people are leaning heavily on technology for a sense of social connection. But new research from The University of Texas…
From the Wiley press release: Stress associated with job loss can have a host of negative effects on individuals that may hinder their ability to become re-employed. A new study published in the Journal of Employment…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: If you asked people to name a famous psychology study, the “marshmallow test” would probably come out near the top of the list. In this task, young…
From the California Institute of Technology press release: In the first week of the coronavirus pandemic, people living in the United States underestimated their chances of catching the virus, or of getting seriously ill from…
From the Southern Methodist University press release: Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your friends, said SMU psychology professor…
From the University of Arizona press release: Perfectionists often have high standards, not only for themselves but for their children. Yet, in their quest for perfection, they might find themselves with a less-than-ideal label: helicopter…
From the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute press release: Let’s say you want to purchase a camera, and you’re comparing two different advertisements. In one, the font, colors, and layout make the information easy to read. The…
From the Ohio State University press release: While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests. People who took acetaminophen…