New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring creativity during mind wandering, object representation in infants’ working memory, and factors that influence cultural adaptation… More
Social Norms
Girls Are More Engaged When They’re ‘Doing Science’ Rather Than ‘Being Scientists’
A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls’ persistence in science activities… More
How Social-Class Norms Impact Disparities in Education and Work
The social-class disparities prevalent in US institutions of higher education and professional workplaces are influenced by many factors, including access… More
New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring predictors of hallucination proneness, psychopathy and persuasiveness, and decision tree learning as a method for examining marijuana outcomes… More
How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms
When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed… More
Why Your Kid Should Be a Rebel
Most parents dread the day their child is labeled “rebellious.” But Francesca Gino, a professor at Harvard Business School, hopes… More