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Hope Springs Eternal for NFL Fans
A study of football fans finds that when we desire a given outcome, we are biased to believe it will occur.
Thinner Wife, Happier Marriage
Researchers find marriages tend to be more satisfying for both spouses when the wife is thinner than the husband.
Generic Products Lower Users’ Self-Worth
New research finds using bargain-brand products may deflate your self-image.
Not All Suffering Prompts Equal Generosity
Newly published research finds people give more generously to relief efforts following natural disasters, effectively penalizing the people caught up in man-made catastrophes.
Uplifting Ways to Access Your Better Self
Researchers find physical elevation seems to trigger pro-social behavior.
Secret of Peak Performance: Indispensability
A look at swimmers competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics concludes they gave their best performances when their efforts were essential for a team win.
Uncertainty Heightens Romantic Attraction
Newly published research suggests keeping a potential romantic partner guessing can pique his or her interest.
The Deep Pain of Awkward Silences
Remarks that stop the conversation cold at social gatherings can instantly elicit deep-seated feelings of exclusion.
Victorian Novels Provide Timeless Psychological Insights
A new look at classic 19th-century novels reveals an understanding of behavior that largely mirrors the findings of modern psychological research.