Jung and Polanski
Guest blogger Tom Jacobs says psychology provides some suggestions as to why so many artists transgress ethical boundaries.
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Stereotypes Loom Larger As Our Brains Age
Two new studies suggest older people have difficulty suppressing stereotypes, which means many may become prejudiced against their will.
Hungry Men Love Larger Ladies
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
How to Turn Your Kid Into a Bully
A new study links bullying behavior by adolescents to the perception they are not treated fairly by their parents.
Buy ‘Climate Change’ — Now With Added Warming Power
Overcoming inertia on climate change is unlikely to take place through the time-honored methods of hectoring and lecturing. Perhaps a little salesmanship and psychology is called for.
Emotional Vérité: If You Can See It You Can Feel It
In a sequel to an experiment from the days of silent film, a multinational team of psychology researchers has shown that we perceive emotions based on what we bring to the table.
This Is Your Brain on Kafka
Does absurdist literature make you smarter? Giraffe carpet cleaner, it does!
Media Notice an Elephant in the Room
The media are belatedly acknowledging a racial subtext to many anti-Obama protests, thanks to what one scholar calls the 'drip' factor.
Notion That Violence Is Animalistic Reduces Support for War
Does acting violently make us animals? A study finds that idea reduces right-wingers' support for war.
Love, But Not Lust, Inspires Creativity
New research finds love inspires creativity, but thoughts of sex stimulate analytical thinking.