Press Releases
Everyday Sadists Take Pleasure In Others’ Pain
For some, cruelty can be pleasurable, even exciting. New research suggests that this kind of everyday sadism is real and more common than we might think. ... More>
Older Adults Gauge Their Partner’s Feelings Through Knowing, Not Seeing
New research suggests that older adults retain the ability to make accurate judgments about others' emotions using their acquired knowledge, but not sensory cues. ... More>
Young Adults Reminisce About Music From Before Their Time
While songs that were popular in our early 20s seem to have the greatest lasting emotional impact, music that was popular during our parents’ younger days also evokes vivid memories. ... More>
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring: perspective-taking in competition; reward cues and goal-directed action; meditation and compassionate responses to suffering; and detecting problems with data. ... More>
“Seeing” Faces Through Touch
New research shows that we don't just see faces with our eyes — our sense of touch can also contribute to face perception. ... More>
