New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring linguistic synchrony in providing emotional support, genetic contribution to variation in risk taking, and the role of biological motion in navigating a crowd… More
Risk Taking
Young Adults Help Parents Instead of Friends When Forced to Choose
Findings from a risk-taking game show that, when forced to make a decision that benefits either a parent or a close friend, young adults are more likely to choose the parent… More
Inequality Squares Up With Brain Function, Behavior
Findings on the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional effects of scarcity and discrimination are detailed by a panel of experts in brain development, addiction, decision-making, and attitudes about wealth distribution… More
Here’s a Better Way to Deal With Life’s Risks
The world is an uncertain and risky place. The news constantly bombards us with scary situations from school shootings to… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring competition and inequality, religiosity and trust, differences between visual memories and visual perception, and confidence and information seeking… More
Redefining ‘Academic Superstardom’
Tilburg University methodology expert Angélique Cramer believes academia, much like a soccer team, should celebrate its stalwart defenders as much as its superstar strikers… More