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Neuroticism May Postpone Death for Some
High levels of the trait neuroticism are linked with lower risk of death for people who say they’re in fair or poor health, data from 500,000 UK residents show.
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Genetic Differences Linked With Social Mobility
Data from over 6,000 twin pairs indicate that genetic differences account for nearly 50 percent of the variation in social mobility in families.
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Highlights from Symposium Sunday
A breadth of Sunday programming included symposia on psychological science in security settings, factors that reduce intergroup bias, and the prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Individualistic Practices and Values Increasing Around the World
Individualism is thought to be on the rise in Western countries, but new research suggests that increasing individualism may actually be a global phenomenon.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring links between alpha-band oscillations and spatial attention and the role of iconicity in learning sign language.
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Visual Illusion Could Help You Read Smaller Font
Visual acuity is thought to be dictated by the shape and condition of the eye but new findings suggest it may also be influenced by perceptual processes in the brain.