Researchers say prevalence induced concept changes cause people to redefine problems as they are reduced. Read More
A new study reveals more liberal minded people drink more lattes because they are more open to globalization. By contrast, those who support right wing ideologies prefer regular coffee due to their nationalistic tendencies and opposition to what they consider to be 'foreign products'. Read More
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
Researchers report people with high levels of confidence in their understanding of public policy are more likely to endorse political conspiracies, especially if they lack accurate knowledge of policy. Read More
Researchers report the outcome of the 2016 election had some unexpected outcomes when it comes to how people from one party affiliation treat people who have opposite views. Read More
A new study reveals an association with the growing number of people who claim no religion and the rise of conservative Christian politics in the USA. Fueling the decline in religious affiliation is opposition by the Christian right to LGBT issues. Read More
People are more inclined to accept information as true and accurate it aligns with their world view, a new study reveals. Read More
A 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
People who think their beliefs are superior to other people's view points are prone to overestimating what they actually know, a new study reports. 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
Valuing our identity over our accuracy leads us to accept incorrect information that aligns with the beliefs of the political party we support, researchers report. Read More
Months after receiving psilocybin treatments for depression, patients report feeling more connected with nature and experience a shift away from authoritarian political views, researchers report. Read More