Press Releases
Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion, Study Shows
A new study investigates whether training adults in compassion can result in greater altruistic behavior and related changes in neural systems underlying compassion. ... More>
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring cognitive load and judgment; group size and productivity; context effects in decision-making; and word learning in children. ... More>
Study Shows How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages
Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research. ... More>
New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring the frequency, impact, and severity of exposure to traumatic events; mood management interventions and depression; and links between war zone stress, genetics, and attention. ... More>
High-Testosterone Competitors More Likely to Choose Red
Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels. ... More>



