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More Career Options May Explain Why Fewer Women Pursue Jobs in Science and Math
Women may be less likely to pursue careers in science and math because they have more career choices, not because they have less ability, according to a new study.
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Experiencing Existential Dread? Tylenol May Do the Trick
Thinking about death can cause us to feel a sort of existential angst that isn’t attributable to a specific source. Now, new research suggests that acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medication,… More>
Our Futures Look Bright – Because We Reject the Possibility That Bad Things Will Happen
People believe they’ll be happy in the future because they discount the possibility that bad things will actually occur, according to a new research published in Psychological Science.
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A sample of new research exploring perceived causality and motion; predictors of personality disorder; molecular genetics and posttraumatic stress disorder; and factors associated with the rejection of science.
More>Most Effective PTSD Therapies Are Not Being Widely Used, Researchers Find
Most people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder don’t receive treatments that have been shown to ameliorate symptoms of PTSD, according to a new report in Psychological Science in the Public… More>
In Sales, Confidence and Charisma May Not Seal the Deal
Think of a stereotypical salesperson and you’re likely to conjure up someone who’s extraverted and assertive. But a new study suggests that person may not bring in the most sales.
… More>Blogs By Wray Herbert
Wray Herbert has been writing about psychology and behavioral science for many years. He has been a staff writer and editor for Science News, Psychology Today, US News & World Report, and Newsweek. He is currently a contributor to Huffington Post and Scientific American Mind. His work has also appeared in the New York Times Sunday Magazine, the Washington Post, and many other national publications.
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