‘Power Gloat’ Ready to Take the Field
Back in 2010 we told you about how “power poses”—open, expansive positions of the body—actually made test subjects…
Browsing Tag
Psychology
563 posts
Fear, Spiders and the Perception of Threat
A female Mexican red-knee tarantula Kevin Charles Redmon’s piece Tuesday on how spiders so thoroughly put the fear…
Who Needs Dr. Phil When You Have Dr. Fido?
Having pets can build confidence and reduce stress, according to a new study, but you need to love the ol' fleabag to benefit.
Psychologist’s Resignation Throws Results into Question
Lawrence Sanna’s research into embodied cognition may be based on questionable data.
Comic Con on the Couch: Analyzing Superheroes
Robin Rosenberg delves into the inner psyches of superheroes—and the people who dress like them.
Kidding Yourself Is No Laughing Matter
New research finds people who deny their darker impulses laugh less frequently.
Why Jews Make Good Therapy Patients
A study of elderly New Yorkers found Jews are more open to sharing their feelings and concerns, and more confident in a therapist’s ability to help.
Hit By a Pitch: Vicarious Punishment in the Batter’s Box
New research finds a substantial minority of baseball fans disregard their own moral views and support the idea of “beaning” a player in retaliation for an earlier incident.
Sadness Breeds Gratitude: The Value of Tragedy
New research suggests watching a tragic movie or play leads us to reflect on our close relationships, which brings us pleasure.
That’s Disgusting: Researcher Studies Gag Reflex
In a revolting development, research psychologist Rachel Herz has cornered the market on discussing what disgusts us.