New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring the role of hedonic behavior in risk perception and sexual attraction in cases of autopedophilia… More
Disaster
In the wake of a natural disaster, donation decisions aren’t clear-cut
Ars Technica: On November 8, Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, leaving a trail of disaster in its wake. Since… More
Opferzahl bei Katastrophen bestimmt Spendenhöhe (Number of victims of disasters determine donations)
Die Welt: Die Zahl der Toten nach einer Naturkatastrophe hat mehr Einfluss auf die Spendenbereitschaft als die Zahl der Überlebenden… More
The Problem with Death Tolls
Slate: Pakistani authorities say at least 45 people were killed by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country’s southwestern… More
Disaster Relief Donations Track Number of People Killed, Not Survivors
People pay more attention to the number of people killed in a natural disaster than to the number of survivors… More
Meeting the Mental-Health Needs of Survivors of Large-Scale Trauma
Psychological scientists are leading the way in researching the best way to treat mental health issues arising from traumatic events… More