New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found that believing others' opinions won't easily change reduces mental ...

When choosing a partner, do you value wealth or kindness? A new study finds that while humans have a default preference for ...

Most people struggle to tell real faces from computer-generated ones. However, a British Journal of Psychology study provides ...

Individuals who exhibit dark personality traits spend more time consuming violent pornography. A recent study suggests this ...

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This ...

A new study published in Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that excessive smartphone use and feelings of disconnection fuel a daily cycle. When college students reach for their phones for relief, ...

Discover how the massive Ashley Madison data leak allowed psychologists to study the real reasons people seek affairs and how society judges them.

A recent study in the Journal of Business and Psychology suggests a man’s workplace fulfillment is deeply connected to his ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

A new cross-cultural study reveals that people living in societies with strict social norms are less skilled at creating humor. This suggests that comedic ability is heavily shaped by our cultural ...

A recent study reveals that people who are highly open to new experiences tend to have fewer children. Scientists attribute this to delayed parenthood, shorter romantic relationships, and a lower ...

A recent paper sheds light on the psychological forces that motivate people to spend thousands of dollars on robotic companions customized with their own physical traits. A fragile identity and a need ...