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Psychology
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Sure, I’m Behind Bars, But I’m Still Morally Superior to You
The belief we’re better than the average person holds true even for convicts.
Why Your Big Move to the Big City May Be Your Last
A new pair of studies helps to explain why city-dwellers seem to fall deeper in love with the urban environment the longer they spend there.
The Psychology of Santa Claus
It's weird, isn't it? Parents lie to their kids about a mysterious, bearded gift-giver, only to set them up for inevitable heartbreak. Except, it's not so simple.
The Emotions That Prosecutors Elicit to Make Jurors Vote Guilty
Jurors experiencing “moral outrage” will be more likely to convict, and changes in technology are making this a bigger factor.
Irony in Our Diets: Stigmatizing Obesity Increases Overeating
New research suggests anti-obesity campaigns that stigmatize heaviness may be counterproductive.
The Unique Needs of Veterans in the Legal System
Vet courts, like drug courts, treat the underlying factors for first-time offenders.
Quick Study: Shop. Feel Bad. Shop More. Feel Better!
Embarrassed consumers tend to spend more money on "appearance-enhancing items," according to new research.
The Secrets We Keep (Are Making Us Sick and Screwing With Our Brains)
Four ways keeping a secret is bad for you.