Psychology
29 Apr 2019
The unbeatable lightness of being
Is fostering our innate capacity for levity the ultimate antidote to stress and unhappiness? Frontiers in Psychology
155 news posts in Psychology
Psychology
09 Apr 2019
Stressed? Take a 20-minute nature pill
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study; Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
05 Mar 2019
Want to save the planet? Stop trying to be its friend
People tend to judge their environmental impact using moral intuition that evolved to handle social exchange — but these tree huggers may be doing more harm than good, say researchers; Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
05 Feb 2019
Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’, study finds
Researchers experiencing the dark and lonely Antarctic winter abandon even passive coping mechanisms like denial and depression; Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
24 Jan 2019
Social exclusion fuels extremism in young migrant men
A neuroimaging study shows that social exclusion can contribute to the development of extremism in those vulnerable to radicalization; Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
04 Jan 2019
Can Superman trigger heroic helping in people?
Priming people with superhero images increases their likelihood of engaging in prosocial behaviors: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
22 Nov 2018
Feminine leadership traits: Nice but expendable frills?
The finding that both men and women prefer leadership traits considered as more masculine could help explain gender inequality in the workplace: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
20 Nov 2018
Top athletes weigh in on perceived effectiveness of anti-doping measures
First-of-its-kind study asked top cyclists and field athletes to rank effectiveness of different anti-doping strategies: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
14 Nov 2018
Why don’t we understand statistics? Fixed mindsets may be to blame
The first study of why people struggle to solve statistical problems reveals a preference for complicated rather than simpler, more intuitive solutions: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
29 Oct 2018
Bad boss? You may be making things better – or worse!
Disagreeable, dishonest and careless leaders can mean bad outcomes for companies – but the employees they work with also play a major role: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
26 Sep 2018
Men place less value on care-oriented careers like nursing
The study also shows both men and women support increasing the gender balance in STEM more than in healthcare, early education and domestic (HEED) careers: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
24 Sep 2018
Age, race or need for instant gratification: which best predicts how much you will earn?
For the first time, machine learning allows researchers to rank the most important factors that predict future affluence: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
13 Aug 2018
Training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering
As little as two weeks of compassion meditation training may reduce the distress a person feels when witnessing another’s suffering: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
31 Jul 2018
Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein’s body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
18 Jul 2018
Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct
Frequently being the target of workplace aggression not only affects the victim’s health but can also cause them to behave badly towards others: Frontiers in Psychology