Teams in Space: It Isn’t Just Rocket Science
A growing cadre of behavioral scientists is helping NASA understand how astronauts will function as teams on long-duration space missions — including a journey to Mars… More
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There’s a Downside to Attending an Academically Selective School, Study Says
When sending their children to school, parents will often aim for schools with high scores and challenging programs, but according… More
The Chronicles of a ‘Me-Searcher’
Sarah Gaither shares how her experiences as a biracial individual have informed her psychological research on identity.
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When Moral Outrage Goes Viral, It Can Come Across as Bullying
People tend to view a social media comment that calls out offensive behavior positively, but not when it’s echoed by several other commenters… More
Republicans and Democrats Generally Agree on Climate Change – But Not With Each Other
Republicans and Democrats may agree on the existence, causes, and risks of climate change more than they think, although their… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring political preferences and self-concept, joint action in marmoset monkeys, serial processing in word recognition, and cognitive processing of asymmetric mixtures… More