progscrape: psychology

People consistently judge creative writing more harshly if they believe it was created by AI

33 days ago psypost.org ai psychology

Repeated doses of psilocybin show promise for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Children with ADHD report applying less effort on cognitive tasks compared to their peers

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Short video addiction is linked to lower life satisfaction through loneliness and anxiety

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Intelligence in young men is positively linked to physical traits like grip strength and a masculine body shape

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After President Donald Trump was elected in 2024, Democratic supporters reported decrease in well-being, optimism, personal control, and institutional trust, while also experiencing higher cynicism

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Does what you know affect what you see: « This long-debated question has been investigated in a number of studies, with some suggesting that prior knowledge, emotions…

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Taking a simple sugar pill can boost both the physical and mental health of older adults, even when they know the pill contains no active medicine

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People systematically underestimate how often things go wrong in the world—a bias researchers call the “failure gap.”

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When the pay gap is wide, women see professional beauty as a strategic asset

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Men who identify as incels (involuntary celibates) consume more pornography and experience greater bodily dissatisfaction than other men

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Scientists found that toddlers express more happiness when sharing treats with someone else than when receiving treats themselves

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Feelings of social isolation can drive people to purchase items to soothe their emotions for social validation

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Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests

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Women were more likely to use humor to navigate emotionally sensitive situations or to deflect difficult feelings, while men tended to emphasise its role in social bonding…

38 days ago eurekalert.org psychology

Using Emojis at Work makes you appear less competent according to a study of over 200 men and women

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Personal bonds people form with fictional characters in tabletop role-playing games can lead to noticeable improvements in real-life sense of identity

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Racial profiling and aggressive policing can affect infant health, even when controlling for variables like income and education

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More time spent on social media is linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in young adolescents, areas responsible for attention, memory, and emotional control.

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Anxious young adults are more likely to develop digital addictions

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Political conservatives are more drawn to baby-faced product designs, and purity values explain why

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Hikikomori, extreme social withdrawal, is becoming a recognized issue among young adults around the world

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Study finds people tend to underestimate small talk but is a key to make us feel more connected

25 days ago psycnet.apa.org psychology

People who view their depression or anxiety as the result of a chemical imbalance tend to use antidepressants for much longer periods than those who see their condition as a reaction to life events