Aggression Not As Attractive As Men Believe
New research finds males mistakenly believe aggressive behavior is admired.
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How Could They Have Stayed Behind?
A group of psychologists argue that during Hurricane Katrina, those who stayed in New Orleans had a very different sense of their options than those who oversaw the evacuations or those watching from afar.
It Ain’t Heavy — It’s My Brain Enhancer
Weighty new research suggests holding a heavy object engages the mind.
Five Words In and You’ve Decided
New research suggests our brains react almost instantaneously to statements that challenge our moral values.
Putin’s Pecs: Linking Strength and Anger
A sense of entitlement, whether through beauty or brawn, goes hand in clenched fist with anger, a provocative new study suggests.
Immersion In Nature Makes Us Nicer
New research finds those who feel a strong connection to the natural world have a more caring attitude toward others.
Visual Cues Make Children More Helpful
A new study finds 18-month-olds who were subtly introduced to the concept of togetherness were far more likely to help someone in need.
Simply Irresistible
Ancient Greek wanderers knew something modern mortgage agents and serial snackers don't: It's easy to overestimate your willpower to resist.
Is That Behavior Ethical? The Powerful Have a Different Perspective
Power tends to bend a person's moral outlook, making one less likely to believe bending the rules is acceptable behavior.