Researchers are using psychology and neuroscience to better understand political behavior. Read More
Researchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate. Read More
While people believe advertising and political campaigns exploit psychological research to control their unconscious behavior, many still feel the choices they make are their own. Read More
Study links acceptance of violent attitudes toward women and more tolerance to 'rape culture' with a person's presidential candidate support in the 2016 election. Read More
Researchers report on the social and psychological consequences exposure to mass shootings have on survivors, first responders and the community as a whole. Read More
In the spirit of the recent political debate, a new study reports the pitch and tone of a candidate's voice can influence whether they win office in an election. Read More
According to a PLOS ONE study, political bias isn't all that helps shape how we perceive truth and news, trusting intuitions also plays a part. Read More
A new study reports the emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivates how the people seek and process information about election races and climate change. Read More
California governor allocates an initial grant of $2 million to the Cal-BRAIN initiative to help map the brain. Read More
Researchers report people who were frequently exposed to entertainment television were more likely to vote for populist politicians and parties. Additionally, less educated people and those exposed to entertainment TV as children were more likely to vote for populists than their non-exposed peers. Read More
Researchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false. Read More
A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
