Beauty Leads to a Closer Look
New research finds physically attractive people are viewed both more positively and more accurately.
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Bad Parenting? Blame bin Laden
New research links fears of terrorism with authoritarian parenting practices.
Puritan Values Still Resonate in Today’s USA
A new study finds the value system of the early colonists, which links hard work, conservative sexual behavior and spiritual salvation, still has a hold on Americans’ psyches.
The Psychological Seesaw of God and Country
New research suggests that when faith in government decreases, belief in an all-powerful deity rises.
Baby Faces, Product Design and Evolutionary Theory
Cars that share the general traits of a baby's face trigger the 'Isn't it cute' response in consumers.
Income Inequality Linked to Senate Standoffs
New research finds that as income inequality rises in a given state, the voting patterns of that state's senators become more polarized.
Threats to Self-Worth Spur Credit Card Use
New psychological research finds credit cards make people more likely to bolster their fragile egos by purchasing luxury items.
Store’s Lighting Influences Perceptions of Quality
Researchers report that different lighting schemes at stores influences consumer perceptions of the outlet's quality and pricing.
Hotel Guests Become Pawns in LED Lighting Design
When simple things like turning on the lights become too complex, Philips designers decided it was time for them to make a move.
Shouts Banish Doubts
New research suggests one reason our political discourse is so loud and angry: Planting seeds of doubt leads people to more vigorously advocate for their cherished beliefs.