FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2020How personality predicts seeing others as sex objectsThose with dark personality traits such as psychopathy, sadism, low affective empathy, narcissism, cold-heartedness, and meanness, are more likely to sexually objectify those of the opposite sex. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2019Narcissism might be a dark trait but it can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depressionGrandiose narcissists are more likely to be "mentally tough", experience less stress, and are less prone to depression. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 19, 2019How people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’Neuroimaging reveals 'successful' psychopaths (those who can control their antisocial tendencies) have greater levels of gray matter density between the left and right ventromedial prefrontal cortex. This area of the brain is implicated in self-regulatory processes, including reactive emotions. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2019Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traitsWomen who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 23, 2019How personality affects susceptibility to persuasionStudy reveals our personality types may indicate how susceptible we are to the power of persuasion. Those who are more fearful tend to follow the crowd, while those whose personality traits fall into the dark triad are less likely to be influenced by authority figures. Those who are socially apt are more likely to be persuaded to do something it is consistent with their beliefs or prior actions. Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·January 7, 2019Top 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 20182019 is finally here. We thought it would be a good time to look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2018. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2018Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of HumanityResearchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 2, 2018“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in DreamsResearchers report those with dark triad personality traits tend to dream more about aggression and sex. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 26, 2018Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others. Read More
