FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 18, 2017·4 min read‘He’s Pavlov and We’re the Dogs’: How Associative Learning Really Works in Human PsychologyResearchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2017·6 min read‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate ChangeWhile misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 15, 2018·4 min read2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some IndividualsA new study reveals the 2016 may have triggered OCD-like symptoms in some people. Researchers report some people are having politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors due to political stressors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2023·4 min readAI’s Powers of Political PersuasionAI-generated arguments about controversial, hot-button political topics can change people's positions on issues.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 7, 2017·4 min readAltruism Changing Western SocietyA rise in individualism helps create generations of people with more altruistic mindsets, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 1, 2018·2 min readAmericans Favor Female Politicians Over MalesAccording to researchers, both males and females favor female politicians, with men rating them significantly higher regardless of the topic they address. The study speculates the current political environment may have re-balanced politics in favor of women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2021·5 min readAngry Politicians Make Angry VotersOrdinary citizens may start to mirror the angry emotions of politicians they are exposed to in the news. The "emotional contagion" may dive people who normally tune out to politics to head to the polls.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 15, 2020·4 min readAttraction to ‘Tyrannical’ Leaders Linked to Dysfunctional Family DynamicsStudy found a correlation between adolescents who reported high levels of family conflict while growing up and those who later identified socially undesirable traits as ideal leadership qualities. A person who experiences high conflict during their teen years was 20% more likely to prefer a tyrannical model of leadership.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 7, 2014·6 min readBipartisan Bill Announced to Boost Alzheimer’s Research and International Action PlanA bipartisan bill has been announced to boost Alzheimer's disease research and create an international action plan.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 16, 2019·5 min readBrain activity of Spanish Popular Party voters triggered by rivalsNeuroimaging study of Spanish voters reveals negative political messages illicit stronger neural responses. Messages about corruption activate brain areas associated with risk and disappointment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2022·5 min readBrain Scans Remarkably Good at Predicting Political IdeologyBrain scans taken while people perform tasks and while resting accurately were able to predict a person's political persuasions. The findings provide evidence that partisan political stances may have biological roots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2016·12 min readBrexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in EuropeA new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
