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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on learning-induced plasticity, whether risky drinking is also characterized by stimulus generalization, comprehensive social trait judgments, self-esteem, and much more.
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Are AI Faces ‘More Human’ Than Real Ones? See if You Can Tell the Difference
Face the facts. AI-generated faces look more “real” than some humans, according to a new study — at least, when it comes to white people. Published in the Psychological Science journal this week, researchers found that AI
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Your Brain Looks for ‘Winning Streaks’ Everywhere—Here’s Why
Basketball players, coaches, and fans agree: a person is more likely to make a shot after they’ve successfully completed one or multiple consecutive shots than after they’ve had a miss. Players therefore know to “feed” the teammate who’s
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Silence Is a ‘Sound’ You Hear, Study Suggests
The hush at the end of the musical performance. The pause in a dramatic speech. The muted moment when you turn off the car. What is it that we hear when we hear nothing at
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Public May Overestimate Pushback Against Controversial Research Findings
Do researchers overestimate the risk that certain research findings will fuel public support for censorship, defunding, and other harmful actions?
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2 Eye-Opening Findings That Challenge Our Perception of Loneliness
We don’t need science to tell us that being around our loved ones is good for our health, but it’s nice when research confirms our experience. A 2023 paper published in Science Advances found that people who had stronger