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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring linguistic synchrony in providing emotional support, genetic contribution to variation in risk taking, and the role of biological motion in navigating a crowd.
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Ability to Identify Genuine Laughter Transcends Culture
People across cultures and continents are largely able to tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one.
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People Underestimate the Power of Saying ‘Thanks’
When thanking someone, individuals underestimate the level of happiness their expression of gratitude brings to the recipient, a series of experiments shows.
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Replication Study Shows No Evidence That Small Talk Harms Well-Being
People who engage in more substantive conversations tend to be happier but idle small talk isn’t necessarily negatively related to well-being, researchers find.
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“Myth-Busting” Can Impair, Rather Than Correct, Consumers’ Health Knowledge, Study Suggests
Powell writes that many educational materials are designed with the best intentions but should be tested empirically to ensure people understand the information correctly.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring the dynamics of iconic memory, linguistic cues and policy support, and antisocial punishment of cooperators.