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·December 26, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·September 30, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·August 3, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·July 18, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·January 2, 2019·3 min read

Why Are People Religious? A Cognitive Perspective

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

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·June 30, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·December 2, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·November 8, 2017·4 min read

Religious Belief Not Linked to Intuition or Rational Thinking

Researcher report religious beliefs are likely to be rooted in culture and spurred on by nurture, rather than primitive gut intuition.

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Studies Help Understand Why Some People Are So Sure They’re Right

Higher levels of critical thinking is associated with lower levels of dogmatism in both the religious and non-religious. Those who are most dogmatic are less likely to be able to look at issues from the perspective of others, a new study reports.

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·June 2, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of Another

Researchers have rewired the neural circuits of one species and given its connections to a new species. The study answers a number of questions about evolution of neural circuits and behavior.

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neurotheology

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

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

Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression

Psychologists Asked Americans “What Does God Look Like?”

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

How the God You Worship Influences the Ghosts You See

Studies Help Understand Why Some People Are So Sure They’re Right

Researchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of Another

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness

Redefining Myelin Damage

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