Sleep selectively strengthens memory for the sequence of real-world events while allowing many of the perceptual details to fade

Learning biographical details—such as someone’s job, mental health history, or political views—can significantly change how their face is rated in terms of attractiveness

Sexual compliance is sexual activity with a partner when the personal desire to do so is not present. Unlike coercion, it is usually voluntary

Psychopaths Are More Attractive, Study Warns: A new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences examined how people perceive strangers' trustworthiness based on facial appearance alone.

Why people reject new rules, but only until they take effect

Conservatives are more likely to prefer dominant-looking leaders, possibly because they can enforce hierarchies or defend against threats

Alcohol use has particularly negative impact on individuals with ADHD

Discourses of contemporary masculinity among Estonian manfluencers

Almost all forms of narcissism are associated with symptoms of social networking site addiction

Most people believe they deserve good karma more than others

American conservatives tend to rate their mental health more positively than their liberal counterparts

Women With Both High Math And Verbal Ability Appear Less Likely To Choose Science Careers As Their Broader Skill Set Lends Them More Career Choices

Older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults, study finds

Overcoming Stigma in Neurodiversity: Toward Stigma-Informed ABA Practice

Moral insights from Reddit’s “r/AITA?”: Relational obligations were the most common dilemma - eg. spouses worried about being disloyal

New study found that men tend to fixate on women’s mouths when rating their attractiveness, while women focus more on men’s eyes and hair.

Avoidant attachment to parents linked to choosing a childfree life, study finds

New research finds that high school factors predict adult body weight, especially for women

Higher emotional intelligence is associated with better sexual satisfaction, study finds

Men with lifelong premature ejaculation show higher impulsivity and psychological distress, study finds, suggesting that difficulties with self-control may contribute to the severity of this common sexual dysfunction

Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple…

Parents’ responses during conflict may predict suicidal thoughts in adolescent girls

Study finds connection between support for far-right political parties and belief in genetic essentialism (genes determine who we are, including social traits/ behaviors)

Some narcissists may not be as confident as they seem

Everyday actions and behaviours linked to better mental well-being: Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health…

The experiences we have in our early years, from religious practices to family bonds, can shape our spiritual views in adulthood

Boy reported feeling kinder during in-person interactions as opposed to online exchanges, while girls rated themselves as significantly kinder than boys, finds study of how students aged 14–18 conceptualize kindness and how they express it in their everyday interactions.

Social media content focused on muscularity linked to muscle dysmorphia among boys and men

Scientists use brain activity to predict StarCraft II skill in l new neuroscience research

Neighborhood stress may impact kids’ brains—and increase depression risk

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