Severity of Crime Increases Jury’s Belief in Guilt
A new study reports the more serious the crime, the more likely jurors are likely to believe a person is guilty, regardless of the amount of evidence.... Read More...
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The Reason You Can’t Keep a Secret
Researchers investigate why it is so hard for us to retain information given to us in confidence.... Read More...
Prone to Feeling Guilty? You’re Probably More Trustworthy
According to researchers, a person's tendency to anticipate feeling guilty is the strongest predictor of their trustworthiness.... Read More...
Understanding Fear of Guilt Key in Better Treating OCD
Researchers report the fear of guilt can evoke doubt when making decisions. The findings could help develop new treatments for those suffering from OCD.... Read More...
Probing How Americans Think About Mental Life
A new study explores how Americans think about, and categorize, mental life. Most, they report, break 'mental life' into three components, body, heart and mind.... Read More...
Feel Embarrassed? A Glass of Cold Water Could Reduce Uncomfortable Emotions
According to new research, sipping a cold drink can reduce feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment.... Read More...
Depression and Overwhelming Guilt in Preschool Years Linked to Brain Changes
A new neuroimaging study finds the anterior insula is smaller in school aged children previously diagnosed with depression.... Read More...