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People Prefer Products That Help Them ‘Save Face’ in Embarrassing Moments
Feelings of embarrassment can be alleviated by using so-called ‘restorative’ products — effectively helping people to “save face.” ... More>
Clean Hands = Clean Conscience for People with OCD
Cleaning one’s hands is associated with an alleviation of anxiety from moral misconduct, and this effect is even more pronounced in people with OCD. ... More>
Advancing Science Through Critical Discussion
The July 2013 issue of Perspectives builds upon recent discussions and initiatives in psychological science, featuring a special section devoted exclusively to advancing the field. ... More>
Damned Spot: Guilt, Scrubbing, and More Guilt
Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most complex characters, and by far the bard’s most obsessive. Immorally ambitious, she prods her husband to murder Scotland’s king, and then deludes herself […]... More>
