The Heightened Sensitivity of Romance Readers
New research finds people who read romantic fiction are good at picking up subtle facial clues revealing a person’s emotional state.
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Texting and the Stressed-Out Freshman
A survey of first-year university students finds a link between heavy texting and poor sleeping.
What Does Being a Vegetarian Say About You?
It largely depends upon where you live. Vegetarians in India and the West are both driven by ethical concerns, but the moral codes that drive their eating choices are very different.
You Call That Aggressive? Not Compared to ‘Grand Theft Auto’!
New research suggests playing violent video games desensitizes people as to what constitutes inappropriately aggressive behavior.
Online, Mozart in Background Boosts Women’s Attractiveness
But a study finds men are more likely to be judged as good-looking if heavy metal is used as background music on their homepage.
Porn Viewing Impacts Attitudes on Women in Workplace
New research finds people who watch pornography are less likely to support affirmative action for women.
Reality TV May Warp Viewers’ Perception of Actual Reality
New research finds that reality television programs that purport to show celebrities’ everyday lives impact viewers’ beliefs about human relationships.
For Many, Playing the Lottery Undermines Self-Control
New research refines our understanding of how materialistic thoughts diminish our ability to restrain our impulses.
The Defensive Message in a Designer Handbag
Two researchers offer evidence that women, consciously or not, use expensive items as a back-away signal to romantic rivals.
Should We Bomb Syria? The Answer Is Easy if You Believe in Evil
Timely new research links the belief that certain people or groups are evil with support for violent responses.