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Power Can Literally Go to Your Head

Power, whether in the form of a big promotion or other rewards, apparently carries some cognitive pitfalls. A Canadian psychological study shows that feeling powerful can actually impede the brain’s […]... More>


New Research From Psychological Science

A sample of new research exploring: suppressing negative emotions and relationship quality; electrophysiological signatures of scene processing; conception risk and color choice; and serial order in working memory. ... More>


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Diet or Exercise: Which Matters More for Weight Loss?


According to Kids, the Moral Obligation Against Harm Doesn’t Apply Equally

Research shows that we tend to show an in-group bias, favoring the interests of our own social group over those of another group. But how do we perceive these biases when they occur in other people? ... More>