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·October 26, 2021·4 min read

Sex, Drugs, and Genes: Moral Attitudes Share a Genetic Basis

A new study reveals there may be a common underlying genetic basis underlying a person's disapproval of non-committal sexual behaviors and condemnation of recreational drug use. Findings shed light on how heredity may relate to some of our deepest moral stances.

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·August 19, 2021·4 min read

The Brain’s ‘Prediction Machine’ Anticipates the Future When Listening to Music

When it comes to anticipating how a song will progress, the human brain considers the rhythm and beats that came before.

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·July 7, 2021·3 min read

Faulty Memories of Our Past Whereabouts: The Fallacy of an Airtight Alibi

People's recollections of events are wrong approximately 36% of the time, especially if the events are similar.

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·April 7, 2021·3 min read

Brain Regions Respond to Familiar and Unfamiliar Music, Even Without Musical Training

Passive exposure to music is enough to drive the development of music selectivity.

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·April 2, 2021·2 min read

Toddler TV Time Not to Blame for Attention Problems

Contrary to popular belief, exposure to television does not, in itself, raise the risk for toddlers developing attention-deficit problems.

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Featured Psychology

·March 9, 2021·3 min read

Opinions and Attitudes Can Last When They Are Based on Emotion

Attitudes and opinions based on emotion can last a lifetime, a new study reports.

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·February 27, 2021·3 min read

‘Explicit Instruction’ Provides Dramatic Benefits in Learning to Read

Those who received explicit instructions about the relationship between sound and spelling experienced dramatic improvements in their reading ability.

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·December 23, 2020·4 min read

Why an Early Start Is Key to Developing Musical Skill Later in Life

Study supports the theory that learning to play music early in life is associated with higher levels of musical skill and achievement as adults.

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·November 25, 2020·4 min read

Memories of Past Events Retain Remarkable Fidelity Even as We Age

People can recall memories of previous events with up to 94% accuracy, even as they age.

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·October 30, 2020·4 min read

Haunted House Researchers Investigate the Mystery of Playing With Fear

Haunted house experiment shows "just the right" amount of fear is key to maximizing enjoyment.

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·September 10, 2020·4 min read

Children Will Wait to Impress Others: Another Twist on the Classic Marshmallow Test

In a twist on the classic marshmallow test of delay of gratification, researchers found children will wait almost twice as long for a reward if they are told another person will find out how long they have waited.

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·August 22, 2020·5 min read

Your In-Laws’ History of Drinking Problems Could Lead to Alcohol Issues of Your Own

Study reveals a previously unrecognized family connection to alcohol use disorder, the drinking habits of a person's in-laws. People married to those who experienced parental alcohol misuse as a child are more likely to develop an addiction to alcohol, even if the spouse has no history of a personal battle with alcohol use.

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