Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Getting Wise About Wise Interventions” by C. Nathan DeWall and “The Two-Way Traffic Between Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction” by David G. Myers. More
Sexuality
The Bias Beneath: Two Decades of Measuring Implicit Associations
Since its debut in 1998, an online test has allowed people to discover prejudices that lurk beneath their awareness — attitudes that researchers wouldn’t be able to identify through participant self-reports. The Observer examines the findings generated by the Implicit Association Test over the past 20 years. More
People in Power May Pick Up Sexual Signals That Aren’t Really There
Psychological scientists have found that people in positions of power may have be swayed into misperceiving sexual interest from subordinates. More
A 48-Hour Sexual ‘Afterglow’ Helps to Bond Partners Over Time
A study of newlywed couples indicates that partners experience a sexual ‘afterglow’ that lasts for up to two days and is linked with relationship quality over the long term. More
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
CASUAL SEX: EVERYONE IS DOING IT
The New Yorker: Zhana Vrangalova had hit a problem. On a blustery day in early spring, sitting in a small More