social psychology
Sexual Fantasies About Partner Benefit Relationship
A study examined the consequences of sexually fantasizing about current partners or other people.
Louder Music Makes You Order Unhealthier Food
Music volume can affect whether we choose healthy or unhealthy foods, according to a new study.
Siblings Make You More Empathic
In a new study, we were able to remove the influence of parents.
Black Friday: Why Shoppers Love Dishonest Marketing
Do you have any idea how much synthetic down winter coat is actually worth? What about a toaster? Of course not. No one does.
Doomsday Is Postponed Again: Here's Why We're Obsessed
Doomsday predictions are nothing new and will likely continue until one comes true. Here's why.
Power Posing Doesn't Make You Powerful
But the verdict is a sign of strength for science.
Could Fake News Fight Fake News?
Exposing people to a few "alternative facts" in a controlled setting could build up their immunity to serious misinformation.
Why Many Bernie Supporters Won't Defect to Hillary
New research on why people vote the way they do says voters scorn policies in favor of making a statement about who they are.
Chimpanzees Form Trusting Friendships Not Unlike Humans
Chimps beat us to the friendship game.
Rudeness Is Contagious and Spreads Like a Disease
Don't be rude. Others may follow your example.