News in Brief For Men, a Fear of Being Judged as Inept Incites Sexual Harassment In a new study, males were more likely to endorse sexually aggressive behavior if they worried they were viewed as incompetent. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Least Analytical 2016 Voters: Democrats Who Supported Trump New research finds liberals and libertarians are particularly prone to reflective thought. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Sexism and Religious Fundamentalism Drive Opposition to Abortion Psychological research provides fresh perspectives on the underlying motivations of anti-choice advocates. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief For Epileptics, Mozart May Be Medicinal New research confirms listening to a much-studied Mozart sonata has an anti-epileptic effect on children. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Passionate Sports Fans Are More Likely to Endorse Right-Wing Policies The outliers are basketball aficionados, who tend to lean leftward. Tom Jacobs
Education For Black Students, Stereotyping Starts Early In a new study, prospective teachers were more likely to judge behavior as hostile if the child was African American. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief David Faris Offers Democrats a Plan for Fighting Back The author and political scientist offers a traditionally timid party some bold ideas. Tom Jacobs
Environment As Americans Age, Their Support for Environmentalism Declines It's not easy staying green. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Why It’s Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief You Can Deny Free Will Exists and Not Be a Jerk New research finds no relationship between ethical behavior and belief—or disbelief—in free will. Tom Jacobs