Whether a conversation seems to last forever or is cut prematurely short, researchers say it is incredibly common to experience conversational disappointment. Read More
Researchers conclude the mind of an extremist is marked by a mixture of conservative and dogmatic psychological signatures. Extremists tend to be cognitively cautious, slower at perceptual processing, and have weaker working memory. This is compounded by impulsive personality traits that seek sensation and risky experiences. Read More
The use of social media, specifically to drive "likes" to our content, follows a pattern of "reward learning", much like when an animal is trained to seek food rewards. Read More
Study reveals that group normative behavior is reflected in a person's writing style. Researchers say people alter their writing style to impress their audience and this may be based on the group identity that is influencing them at the time. Read More
A significant number of people report feeling anxious when they hear their phones ring. Researchers explore why so many people experience phone call anxiety and address how to limit anxious reactions. Read More
Researchers say including social and behavioral factors in addition to biological mechanisms is critical for improving research on aging. Read More
Study reveals the stereotype that a given society has of a first name can influence the way people look. Read More
From increasing the risk for depression and stress, to impacting a person's social and family lives, researchers explore the detrimental effects of work addiction. Read More
A new study reveals why we tend to prefer music from our teenage years as we age. Findings suggest songs from our youth may be entangled with positive memories of experiences from that time. Read More
One child's behavioral traits drive another child's friendship experience over time. Children with mean friends report an increase in friendship negativity over time, while those with nice friends report a decline in negative relationship emotions. Read More
A new study sheds light on personality traits in marmoset monkeys. Read More
Even when people adjust their view as a result of social influence, their brain activity shows traces of prior disagreements. Read More
