From the Association of Psychological Science press release: The visual system constantly takes in ambiguous stimuli, weighs its options, and decides what it perceives. This normally happens effortlessly. Sometimes, however, an ambiguity is persistent, and…
From the University of Michigan press release by Jared Wadley: New University of Michigan research indicates that people in higher-ranked positions tend to exhibit facial expressions that are perceived by others as less cooperative, influencing…
From the Duke University press release: In a Duke University study out Tuesday, researchers found that pre-teen girls may not be any better at friendships than boys, despite previous research suggesting otherwise. The findings suggest…
From the Monash University press release: Australia’s first guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of problem gamblers highlight the importance of professional help for the thousands of Australians who struggle to control their gambling. State…
From the Yale University press release: Experienced meditators seem to be able switch off areas of the brain associated with daydreaming as well as psychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, according to a new…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: If you want people to change the current system, or status quo, first you have to get them to notice what’s wrong with it. That’s the idea…
From the Kansas State University press release: Whether you love the “Harry Potter” series or despise it, there may be a psychological explanation behind your opinion. Russell Webster, Kansas State University doctoral student in psychology,…
From the Association of Psychological Science press release: We’re not always aware of how we are making a decision. Unconscious feelings or perceptions may influence us. Another important source of information—even if we’re unaware of…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Addictions, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder—such painful and harmful problems are recalcitrant to treatment. In the clinic, a person may suppress the association between the stimulus and the…
From the Clemson University media release: Your ability to recognize emotional content in faces and texts is linked to your blood pressure, according to a Clemson University researcher. A recently published study by Clemson University…