In an article published in Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science, researcher Jeffrey Rouder of the University of California, Irvine and colleagues use principles drawn from high-risk fields to propose best practices for minimizing mundane mistakes in psychology labs… More
Craving is challenging to measure because it is visceral and difficult to express in words or numbers on a scale. To address this challenge, researcher Crewell and colleagues investigated the effectiveness of a nonverbal measure of craving in heavy smokers… More
Teenagers and young adults who intentionally hurt themselves engage in such behavior based, in part, on how they experience pain… More
Cross cultural studies suggest that the positive link between detailed recall of autobiographical experiences and wellbeing may not be universal… More
Showing love for your nearest and dearest is a hallmark of Valentine’s Day, but research suggests that you may want to save some of that love and compassion for yourself… More
Memory research explains why a few US presidents remain so profound in the national consciousness while most others are destined to fade from our collective memory. … More
