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·January 25, 2020

Silicon Valley’s latest fad is dopamine fasting – and that may not be as crazy as it sounds

Advocates of dopamine fasting claim it can help curb addictive behaviors and make daily life more pleasurable. Researchers explore the potential benefits of this new Silicon Valley trend. Read More

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·January 11, 2020

The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

Study investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be. Read More

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·December 26, 2019

Why some people distrust atheists

25% of the population in the US identify as non-religious, with 3% actively identifying as atheist. Researchers investigate why many people distrust those who identify as being atheist. Read More

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·September 30, 2019

Study identifies psychology of attraction to religious deities and super-heroes

A new 'god' template distinguishes between religious and secular supernatural beings by exploring the attributes people associate with them. Religious figures were considered to be more helpful and more ambiguous in their abilities. Superheroes were considered to be less ambivalent. The findings suggest religious figures are psychologically attractive because people are more motivated to believe in them. Read More

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·August 3, 2019

Music was a form of resistance for women during Civil Rights Movement

While freedom songs were key for providing motivation and comfort during the Civil Rights movement, a new study reports such songs could have helped empower Black women to lead others when formal leadership positions were unavailable. Read More

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·July 18, 2019

How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

Study suggests those who feel in awe of scientific discoveries are more likely to believe in a god, while those who are more inclined to logical thinking were less likely to believe in a deity. Read More

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·January 2, 2019

Why Are People Religious? A Cognitive Perspective

Researchers investigate both the cognitive and neurobiological basis of why so people have religious beliefs. Read More

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·June 30, 2018

Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression

Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report. Read More

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·June 11, 2018

Psychologists Asked Americans “What Does God Look Like?”

According to researchers, people perceptions on God depends upon their political stances and own demographic characteristics. Psychologist say liberal Christians tend to imaging God as looking more feminine and younger than conservatives, who see God as more Caucasian and powerful. Read More

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·January 29, 2018

Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?

A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions. Read More

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·December 2, 2017

How the God You Worship Influences the Ghosts You See

A new study looks at the psychological impact of religious teachings on death and reports the types of 'spiritual encounters' believers have differ, depending on their faith. Read More