Press Releases
Infants’ Sweat Response Predicts Aggressive Behavior as Toddlers
Infants who sweat less in response to scary situations at age 1 show more physical and verbal aggression at age 3, according to new research published in Psychological Science. ... More>
Green Spaces May Boost Well-Being for City Slickers
People who live in urban areas with more green space tend to report greater well-being than city dwellers who don’t have parks, gardens, or other green space nearby. ... More>
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring audiovisual speech perception in infants; perseveration errors in memory recall; and how the presence of companions can influence how we size up foes. ... More>
Risk Factor for Depression Can Be ‘Contagious’
A new study with college roommates shows that a particular style of thinking that makes people vulnerable to depression can actually "rub off" on others. ... More>
Teens’ Brains Are More Sensitive to Rewarding Feedback From Peers
A new report in Current Directions in Psychological Science suggests that some teens’ risky behavior reflects the unique effect of peer influence on the still-developing teenage brain. ... More>
