Why You Rarely Notice Major Movie Bloopers
The visual field accounts for the recent past in order to prevent us from feeling like we've gone mad.
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Are Picture Books Warping How Kids Understand Animals?
Anthropomorphizing animals is a bad strategy for education, a new study suggests.
How Can Hotels Get People to Reuse Dirty Towels?
When it comes to driving pro-environmental behavior, provincial norms are the most effective.
Are Male Professors More Collaborative?
Senior female psychology professors are less likely than their male counterparts to cooperate with their junior, same-gender colleagues on research.
The Psychological Need the Wealthy Can’t Fulfill
And why you can expect more off-color and out-of-touch commentary like Tom Perkins’ op-ed in the Wall Street Journal that warned of a “Progressive Kristallnacht.”
Which of the U.S.’s 3 Distinct Psychological Regions Best Suits You?
An analysis of state-level data confirms some things you already know—basically everyone in the Midwest is friendly and conventional—but also suggests ways to use our psychological characteristics to spur economic development.
Your Moderately Narcissistic Boss Might Be a Great Leader
A meta-analysis of previous studies shows that moderate self-obsession is positively correlated with effective leadership.