Want to Feel Powerful? Pump Up the Bass
New research finds listening to certain types of music can increase one’s feelings of power, which can in turn influence thinking and behavior.
‘Relatable’ Indeed: Fictional Stories Are More Moving Than We Predict
New research finds people mistakenly believe real-life stories will be more emotionally gripping than those that are the products of an author’s imagination.
Violent Video Game Play Triggers Risky Real-World Behavior for Teens
A large new study links the playing of violent video games among teens with not only increased aggression, but also smoking and drinking.
The Idea of Racial Hierarchy Remains Entrenched in Americans’ Psyches
New research finds white faces are most closely associated with positive thoughts and feelings.
Medical Dramas Produce Misinformed, Fatalistic Viewers
New research suggests TV doctor dramas leave viewers with skewed impressions of important health-related topics.
The Declining Wage Gap for Gay Men
New research finds gay men in America are rapidly catching up with straight married men in terms of wages.
Harry Potter and the Battle Against Bigotry
Kids who identify with the hero of J.K. Rowling’s popular fantasy novels hold more open-minded attitudes toward immigrants and gays.
A Belief in ‘Oneness’ Is Equated With Pro-Environment Behavior
New research finds a link between concern for the environment and belief in the concept of universal interconnectedness.
Men Find Caring, Understanding Responses Sexy. Women, Not So Much
For women looking to attract a man, there are advantages to being a caring conversationalist. But new research finds it doesn’t work the other way around.
How Stereotypes Take Shape
New research from Scotland finds they’re an unfortunate product of the way we process and share information.