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·April 13, 2023·6 min read

Some People May Be Attracted to Others Over Minimal Similarities

Participants who scored high on self-essentialism, believing that attributes are driven by an "essence," were more likely to be attracted to individuals who shared their views, the study found.

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·March 21, 2023·5 min read

Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction Linked Throughout Adult Lifespan

Emotional stability was the most common trait linked to people's life satisfaction, social connections, and career.

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·January 23, 2023·3 min read

Young Chimpanzees and Human Teens Share Risk-Taking Behaviors

While adolescent chimpanzees may share similar risk-taking behaviors as human teens, they tend to be less impulsive than their human counterparts.

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·October 31, 2022·6 min read

Low Sense of Personal Control Increases People’s Affinity for Tighter, Rules-Based Culture

Those who feel they lack personal control over their lives tend to prefer a culture that imposes order. In turn, these "tighter" cultures perpetuate their existence by reducing a person's sense of individual control and increase their sense of collective control.

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·September 26, 2022·3 min read

Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births

Women who experience anxiety while pregnant are more likely to give birth earlier than women who don't.

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·July 28, 2022·4 min read

Put Down Devices, Let Your Mind Wander

Rather than spending your free time browsing through social media or staring at your cell phone, researchers suggest taking a moment to just sit and think. Spending time alone with your thoughts can help problem-solving, enhance creativity, and improve overall well-being.

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·April 14, 2022·5 min read

Lies That ‘Might’ Eventually Come True Seem Less Unethical

Study reveals people are more likely to believe lies and spread misinformation if they think the disinformation may become true in the future.

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·April 11, 2022·5 min read

Personality Traits May Protect Cognitive Function Later in Life

People who scored high for conscientiousness lived two years longer without a decline in cognitive function than those who were less conscientious. Those who scored lower for neuroticism and higher in extraversion were more likely to regain normal cognitive function following a diagnosis of MCI, suggesting those personality traits may be associated with neuroprotection.

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·March 27, 2022·3 min read

People Underestimate Others’ Desire for Constructive Feedback

People constantly underestimate other people's desire for constructive feedback, which may have harmful results for those looking for feedback.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

An increase in depressive symptoms in adolescence has been linked to ozone exposure as a result of air pollution, even in areas that meet air quality standards.

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·October 28, 2021·5 min read

Menstrual Cycle Impacts PTSD Symptoms

The menstrual cycle may affect how PTSD symptoms are expressed and the severity of symptoms. Researchers found PTSD symptoms were elevated during the first days of the cycle when estradiol levels were low, and fewer symptoms were experienced closer to ovulation.

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·October 1, 2021·4 min read

Getting Beyond Small Talk: People Enjoy Deep Conversations With Strangers

People overestimate feelings of awkwardness when talking to strangers and underestimate the enjoyment of deep, meaningful conversations with those we have just met.