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FeaturedPsychology·June 28, 2018·3 min read‘Lower Status’ People More Likely to Share Wealth Than ‘Higher Status’ PeopleA new study reports lower status individuals are more likely to share wealth than those considered to be of higher status.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2019·5 min read‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partnersNeurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner's decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·September 11, 2017·4 min read‘Power Poses’ Don’t Work, Studies SuggestA popular TED Talk argues power poses helps to boost confidence and increases chances of success. A number of new studies challenges the assertions, reporting that power poses may make people feel more powerful, but that is where the effect ends.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2022·7 min read“Hey, Alexa! Are You Trustworthy?”: The More Social Behaviors AI Assistants Exhibit, the More We Trust ThemPeople tend to think voice-user AI interfaces such as Siri or Alexa are more competent and emotionally engaging if they exhibit social cues.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2021·4 min read#Foodporn: People Are More Attracted to Social Media Content Showcasing Fatty FoodSocial media influencers take note, posting images of fatty foods increases follower engagement, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 10, 2026·10 min read71% Explosion in Social Anxiety DisorderSocial Anxiety Disorder (SAD) now affects nearly 1 in 7 Canadian adults, marking a 71% surge since 2002.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2022·4 min readA ‘Social’ Gene in Fish Could Contain New Clues to AutismMutations to the EGR1 gene disrupt social behaviors in zebrafish models of ASD. Additionally, the mutation disrupts dopamine signaling from specific neurons, contributing to mood and social behavior disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·July 16, 2022·5 min readA Brain Network for Social AttractionA special network that runs from the retina deep into the brain may help mediate social attraction, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 18, 2023·4 min readA Brain Network for Social PerceptionDifferent people have similar neural activity when processing social information. Researchers reveal the occipital and temporal lobes are important hubs for social information processing.Read More
