Look Up, See a Masterpiece
New research finds paintings are judged as aesthetically superior if they are hung above eye level.
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The Mental-Health Hazards of Waitressing at Hooters
New research finds heightened levels of anxiety and eating disorders among women who waited tables at restaurants that require skimpier uniforms.
Are Humans Altruistic, or Selfish? Context Is Key
New research suggests we will forgo benefits to help others, but are much less willing to suffer harm.
The Belief That Drives Support for Public Education
Do you think almost everyone has the potential to excel?
Do Unto Others? Sure—If They’re in Our Social Circle
New research reports the moral imperative to help those in need is much weaker if the needy person in question is a stranger.
Non-Racists Are Not Free of Bigotry
New research finds people who are free of ethnic or racial bias still find groups to stereotype and ostracize.
Is Mindfulness Meditation Less Effective for Men?
That’s the unexpected implication of a small-scale study from Brown University. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Afonso Coutinho/Unsplash) There’s…
Why It’s Counterproductive to Call Someone Smart
When it comes to how we learn, much of what we think we know is, in fact, wrong.…
Are Conservatives Happier Consumers?
Researchers tie their reluctance to make a fuss to the fact that they are more invested in the…
How Wearing a Police Uniform Alters One’s Perceptions
New research puts a sartorial spin on the psychology of profiling. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)…