Jun 19 Analysis: Why some people are willing to challenge behavior they see as wrong despite personal risk By Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation They aren’t worried about feeling embarrassed or having an awkward interaction. And they are far less concerned about conforming to the crowd. Continue reading
Jun 10 Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’t usually change minds. But here’s what does work By Betsy Mason, Knowable Magazine Psychologists have yet to find a way to diminish hidden prejudice, but they do have strategies for thwarting discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 25 How removing ‘likes’ from Instagram could affect our mental health By Jamie Leventhal Social media appeals to users through a repetitive rewards system, so what happens when it takes away the likes?… Continue reading
Oct 21 Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words By Zachary Jaggers, The Conversation A linguist explains how your political orientation can influence how you pronounce certain words. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 3:13 Why tackling the opioid crisis requires treating addiction like any other medical condition "The opioid epidemic is the greatest public health crisis of our generation," says clinical psychologist Navdeep Kang. But, he says, a lot of people struggle to get access to care, facing long wait times, when addiction should be treated just… Continue watching
Sep 15 How nine days underwater helps scientists understand what life on a Moon base will be like By Csilla Ari D'Agostino, The Conversation How is NASA preparing astronauts for high-stress living on the moon? Turns out the answer is by living in undersea bases just off the coast of Florida in a lab known as Aquarius Reef Base. Continue reading
May 12 Why your mom may be the mother of all heroes By Scott T. Allison, The Conversation Psychology researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for their offspring. Continue reading
Apr 17 Coverage of mass killings is bad for mental health — yet makes people seek more By Nsikan Akpan Consuming media coverage of mass killings, whether via news or social media, creates a self-perpetuating cycle of mental distress, according to a new study. Continue reading
Mar 29 You may not believe the Mueller report no matter what it says By Nsikan Akpan Research shows that most people prefer (and potentially have always preferred throughout history) their partisan leanings over weighing things objectively. Continue reading
Feb 14 Why that one song will always remind you of your ex By Nsikan Akpan This Valentine’s Day, three neuroscientists explain why music-evoked memories are so potent -- and whether we can let them go. Continue reading