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Social anxiety (SA) frequently co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but it remains unclear whether SA in ASD reflects greater symptom severity or a distinct subtype. Across two complementary studies, we…
Force of Nature: Understanding Evolution’s Deepest Logic — and Putting It to Use Owen D. Jones W. W. Norton (2026) From antimicrobial resistance and vaccines to drugs design and even policymaking, evolution is…
Physically and visually disabled persons in nursing-home based care face numerous challenges and are a vulnerable population subjected to environmental barriers and restrictions potentially leading to poor quality of…
Historically, personality traits have been viewed as highly stable and âset like plasterâ once people reach adulthood. Although decades of research have refuted this claim, it remains unclear how much personality…
The interplay between sleep, light exposure, and circadian rhythms is critical for health, yet it remains inadequately described in the everyday lives of parents with young infants. Prior work has focused mainly on…
Radical climate protests have been theorized to shape perceptions of moderate climate groups, a dynamic known as the radical flank effect (RFE). We examine this phenomenon through a longitudinal analysis of German media…
As humanoid robots and artificial intelligence technologies advance, people’s concerns about non-human entities becoming like or replacing humans are increasing. However, considering the prospect of coexistence with…
Children and youth face rising mental health challenges in an increasingly digital world. Universal Tier 1 digital mental health interventions (DMHIs)—low-intensity, high-reach supports for non-clinical populations—have…
Speaking remains a persistent challenge for Saudi EFL learners, as large classes, limited exposure, and speaking anxiety restrict opportunities for practice. This quasi-experimental study examined whether…
Peer relationships are closely linked to academic development, but the distinct roles of best friend (BF) and fixed peer groups (PGs) across developmental stages remain unclear. Clarifying these patterns is important for…
This study investigates the differential associations between AI-integrated entrepreneurship education (AIEE), traditional entrepreneurship education (TEE), and college studentsâ entrepreneurial intention (EI) using…
This scoping review maps literature for use of ketamine or esketamine with psychotherapy for depression or depressive symptoms. Forty-seven studies were identified including 4/47 (9%) randomized controlled trials, 4/47…
This study evaluated psychological resilience, COVID-19–related anxiety, and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, together with factors independently associated with these outcomes, among academic professionals during the…
Despite growing public concern regarding the marine discharge of Fukushima treated contaminated water (FTCW), trust aspects related to risk perception remain underexplored. We used a nationally representative survey in…
Our brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine for pleasure.
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Instead of feeling good, your mind immediately responds: For many people, receiving a compliment about their appearance is surprisingly uncomfortable. Rather than…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Initially, any reference to growth only pertained to plants and animals. In the 15th century, growth was defined as a person’s body parts and height. It wasn’t until…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader When my son, Aaron, and daughter-in-law, Lizzie, moved back to Massachusetts in August of 2020, they brought with them their furniture, small appliances, clothes, and a…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Last week, I read two postings on LinkedIn that I’ve thought about every day since. The first was an essay extolling the virtues of social science. The argument went…
Importantly, even if we don’t believe in free will, our sense of accountability stays intact, according to new research.
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Have you ever noticed how working alongside others to protect public lands, clear trails, plant trees, or clean up a park just feels good? When you join in conservation…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Co-authored by Ava Gilmartin, Paul Surlis, and Michael Hogan. A university student opens ChatGPT minutes after receiving a creative problem-solving task. Within…
India, July 27 -- Have you ever wondered why people make irrational decisions, struggle to change habits, or react emotionally in certain situations? Human psychology offers fascinating insights into ...
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina When my son was in college, one of his classmates developed scurvy. Yes, you read that right: scurvy—the disease we associate with 18th-century sailors. But it turns out…
Immunity is about more than vitamins and diet: your daily habits, moods and thoughts directly rewire how your body fights disease.
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Not long ago, a friend was traveling and decided to get a haircut at the airport during his layover. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband, so when the new barber…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Here's a puzzle I've spent most of my career trying to solve. About 95% of the conflicts in our lives: with our spouses, coworkers, neighbors, even other nations, eventually…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader A new study, currently in preprint, reports on what Americans think about. Using a technique called the experience sampling method (ESM), the researchers surveyed 258…
Updated July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina We all have voices within, however faint they may be, left over from parents, teachers, lovers, and, these days, from the Internet. Many of us have a voice that functions…
Posted July 26, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Further education, whether at the university level or as professional ethics training, is thought to curb corruption, but it doesn’t always work. Social psychologists…
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