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·June 8, 2017·2 min read

Does Your Name Match Your Face?

Researchers investigate whether if a person's name matches their face they would be judged more positively than those with more incongruent names.

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·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Altruism Changing Western Society

A rise in individualism helps create generations of people with more altruistic mindsets, researchers report.

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·March 27, 2017·4 min read

People Who Watch Entertainment TV Are More Likely to Vote for Populist Politicians

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.

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·March 27, 2017·3 min read

Is Personal Adversity Contributing to Political Polarization?

According to a new study, unexpected life events ranging from relationship stress to illness can lead to political polarization, pushing moderate thinkers to more extreme wings of their parties and political views.

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·March 18, 2017·4 min read

For A Modest Personality Trait, ‘Intellectual Humility’ Packs A Punch

Being intellectually humble improves ability to make decisions and increases tolerance, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

The Power of Perception: How Information Sources Affect Voters

People's opinions of political figures influence how plausible they believe the information they provide to be, even when the information is incorrect, a new study reports.

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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate Change

While 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.

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·December 26, 2016·5 min read

The Incorrigibles: How the Brain’s Circuitry is Hardwired For Political Beliefs

A new study reports the more we are provided with contradictory evidence, the more stubborn we become about our political beliefs.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

How Ballot Design Impacts Voter Behavior

Researchers report the design of voting interfaces can have a significant impact on voter behavior.

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·August 29, 2016·4 min read

Calm or Fiery? Language of Political Candidate Should Match the Times

A new study reports language intensity and economic conditions are tied when it comes to how people respond to candidates.

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·July 11, 2016·12 min read

Brexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in Europe

A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.