Fatherhood Scholars Know Best
For Father's Day, here's research on how dads are faring, how they're portrayed in pop culture and how the increasing frequency of stay-at-home fathers is changing gender roles in society.
Everyone’s a Critic: Babies Prefer Picasso
A study of 9-month-old babies found they prefer the brighter paintings of Picasso to the subtle shadings of Monet.
Accidental Deaths Linked to Macho Code of Honor
Accidental death rates are higher in states where challenges to one's masculinity are taken seriously.
Extraverts More Likely to Believe in Free Will
Philosophers' views on freedom and moral responsibility are influenced by inherited personality traits. If they can’t be objective, can anyone?
Can Watching ‘Jackass’ Turn You Into One?
Did you see that movie about the moron? If so, it may have negatively impacted your own intelligence, according to new research from Austria.
On Immigration Polls, a Lot of People Lie
UC Berkeley sociologist Alexander Janus says social desirability pressures cause some liberals to lie about their true opinion on immigration — even when asked in an anonymous poll.
On ‘Jeopardy!’ Women Take Fewer Risks vs. Men
A study of contestant behavior on the popular game show "Jeopardy!" suggests women tend to hedge their bets when facing male opponents.
Sarcasm Boosts Creativity? Yeah, Right.
New research from Israel suggests exposure to sarcasm may enhance creative thinking.
‘Just Do It!’ Culture Feeds Confirmation Bias
New research finds people primed to think in terms of action are more certain of their opinions and less likely to seek out dissenting views.