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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on number-to-space mapping, linguistic cues of lies in real life, stress and inflammation, fear responses, visual perception, group membership and copy of behaviors, how a narrative can change support for extremism, and object perception.
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Haunted-House Experience Scares Up Interesting Insights on the Body’s Reaction to Threats
Dilated pupils, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat are some of the physiological responses that people experience when faced with a threatening situation. New research used the immersive experience of a haunted house to reveal that these responses differ depending on the social context and other factors.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research on COVID-19 and mental health, early peer relations and psychopathology, cognitive behavioral therapy, machine learning to classify risk of suicide, intelligence and psychopathology, threats, anxiety, and aggression.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Reflecting on 5 Years of Teaching Current Directions” by C. Nathan DeWall and David G. Myers and “Teaching Students Why Warmth and Competence Matter” by Beth Morling.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Strength and Perceived Threat in Numbers: Teaching Students How to Celebrate Racial Diversity“ by C. Nathan DeWall, “Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories“ by David G. Myers
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Not Quite Human: Teaching Students Why Blatant Dehumanization Exists” by
C. Nathan DeWall and “Say It Out Loud: The Production Benefit in Human Memory” by Cindi May and Gil Einstein
