‘Power Hungry’ Females Less Likely to Get Votes
The perception that a politician is hungry for power apparently lessens support for female, but not male, candidates.
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Corruption Leads to More Corruption
A legacy of corruption leads the citizenry more toward resignation and connivance than to activism, a new study looking at Mexico reports.
Full-Time Students, Part-Time Education
Parents and grandparents lecturing the "Me Generation" how easy they have it get research to support their argument (at least when they're talking about college).
Chinese Audiences Give Two Thumbs Up
Looking for lesson in cross-cultural psychology? Look no further than the different ways Americans and Chinese react to good, bad movies.
To Understand Evolution, Try Focusing on Humans
A researcher finds focusing on humans rather than animals helps students grasp some of the fundamental concepts of evolutionary theory.
Today’s College Students Lacking in Empathy
A new meta-analysis finds that today's college students have far less empathy than their forebearers.
Studying Abroad or Drinking Abroad
Researchers find that heavier-drinking American college students are more likely to study abroad or intend to study abroad.
Celebrity Product Endorsements on the Brain
Brain-scan research suggests celebrity faces evoke specific happy memories, and those positive feelings rub off on the products they endorse.
Video Games and Aggression: Context Matters
Assuming the role of a violent policeman in a video game softens one’s judgment of police brutality in real life.
Money Makes You Less Likely to Savor Small Pleasures
Again, money can't buy happiness. New research finds having money, or just thinking about it, impedes our capacity to savor the joys of everyday life.