Social Justice Negative Stereotypes Drive Opposition to Gay Rights New research suggests prejudiced beliefs regarding homosexuals’ moral behavior leads people to oppose gay-rights legislation. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Violent Video Games and Bad Behavior: The Evidence Mounts New research from Italy and a meta-study from Austria both connect playing violent video games with antisocial behavior. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Placebo Effect Even Works for Sleep New research suggests we perform better on cognitive tests if we're told we had a good night's sleep. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice For Couples, Mutual Ambivalence Increases Cardiovascular Risk New research finds plaque build-up in the coronary arteries of older couples who expressed mixed feelings about one another. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Be Happier: Spend More Money on Others A round-up of recent research finds spending money on others can satisfy basic psychological needs and boost happiness. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice For Some, Sad Music Can Bring Happiness New research suggests that music can lift you out of a funk—if you can truly immerse yourself in its beauty. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Intuitions of Our Immortality: Visions of Life Before Conception New research suggests children have a strong sense they existed before they were conceived. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Want to Get Rich? Get Fit A new study finds that your long-term income could be closely tied to regular exercise. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Your Racist Relatives May Just Be Feeling Left Out German researchers find feelings of social exclusion breed intolerance of minorities. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Hatred of Outsiders Kicks in Between Ages 6 and 8 New research from Germany suggests love for people we think of as members of our group precedes hatred for those we perceive as outsiders. This may present a teaching opportunity. Tom Jacobs