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Gesturing Reduces Effect of a Classic Optical Illusion, Study Finds
New research shows that certain illusions can collapse when we use our hands to describe an action.
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Faulty Memories of Our Past Whereabouts: The Fallacy of an Airtight Alibi
New research published in Psychological Science reveals that our recollections of our past whereabouts are often imperfect.
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A ‘Nudge’ May Not Be Enough to Counter Fake News Online
Can people learn to better identify fake news about COVID-19—and if so, would they be less likely to share that fake story with others? Perhaps, but it may take more than simply priming them to think more critically beforehand.
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Listening to Music Near Bedtime Could Lure Sleep-Disrupting ‘Earworms’
Earworms can sometimes interject themselves into our dreams, where they can negatively impact our quality of sleep.
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Persistent Stereotypes Falsely Link Women’s Self-Esteem to Their Sex Lives
New research finds no significant correlation between a woman’s sexual behavior and her self-esteem.
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New Research Highlights Distinctions in White Audience Associations of ‘Black’ and ‘African American’ Label
A new series of studies to be published by Psychological Science show that White Americans associate the label “Blacks” with being targets of racial bias more than the label “African Americans.”
