Want to Lose Friends? Make Tough Choices
A new study finds people forced to decide between two unpalatable choices are judged harshly, no matter which option they pick.
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Black Male Faces More Likely to Be Seen As Threatening
Seeing an angry face on a black man makes whites more likely to view other African-American males as threatening, a new study finds.
Sharing Intense Emotions Motivates Maestros
The stereotype of the self-absorbed orchestra conductor appears to be off-key.
The Potential Militant Extremist Inside Each of Us
The fanatical thinking that leads to militant extremism is a seductive narrative that may have a surprisingly widespread low-level resonance in the general population, finds one study.
Apparently Wallflowers Will Not Pollinate
It takes two to tango, but do it poorly and you end up dancing with yourself.
New Evidence Links Stress With Racism
Study shows that encounters with perceived racial discrimination caused high levels of stress and depression in highly educated African Americans.
Faith-based Language Key to Accessing Fundamentalists’ Compassion
New research conducted in the U.S. and Iran suggests religious hard-liners' positions can be softened if the appeal is couched in a respect for their beliefs.
Breaking Through the Angry Minority’s Roadblock to Peace
Opinion: A psychologist regrets that angry minorities from all sides of the Mideast conflict seem intent on drowning out calls for peace supported by the majority of the communities they claim to represent.
The Marriage of Mozart and Mindfulness
A pinch of passion goes a long way: Researchers are showing that paint-by-numbers performances, from symphony halls to training grounds, are less well received than mindful renditions.
Suicide Rate Linked to High Unemployment
A new study finds a strong relationship between a nation's unemployment rate and the percentage of its citizens who take their own lives. But surprisingly, the link can be either positive or negative, depending upon the wealth of the individual country.