Adults judge children who tell blunt polite truths more harshly than they do liars

Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages they send about how they value the truth.

Laure Brimbal, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas State University • conversation
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~4 min

Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence, study suggests

Early-life adversity has long-term effects on children’s mental health, which in turn affects cognitive functioning as teenagers, say researchers. However, if

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~5 min

Women can reliably remember if they gave sexual consent when intoxicated, new study suggests

It’s wrong to doubt a woman’s claim she was attacked simply because she was drinking before it happened.

Heather D. Flowe, Professor of Psychology, University of Birmingham • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min

How preschoolers process possibilities

Researchers uncover pattern in developmental psychology of 3-year-olds: a struggle to weigh competing options.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~6 min

Sports betting apps' notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked

Sports wagering apps bring in-play betting right to the palm of your hand. Easy, ever-present access can lead to excitement and fun – or problem gambling.

Meredith K. Ginley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, East Tennessee State University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~9 min

Scammed: why the rich, famous and experts get duped more often than you think

We can all learn from high-profile frauds that have reeled in experts and celebrities alike, such as FTX and Theranos.

Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Professor of Psychology, Scripps College • conversation
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~7 min

Scammed: why the rich, famous and expert get duped more often than you think

We can all learn from high-profile frauds that have reeled in experts and celebrities alike, such as FTX and Theranos.

Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Professor of Psychology, Scripps College • conversation
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~7 min

People blame and judge parents for children's heavier weights

While excess weight arises from a complex interplay of genes, environment, diet and activity, new research finds Americans hold parents responsible for excess weight in their kids.

Devanshi Patel, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Jan. 26, 2023 • ~6 min

A laugh a day keeps the doctor away?

Psychologist Natalie Dattilo says she uses laugher in her practice to help people manage their depression.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~7 min

Deepfakes: faces created by AI now look more real than genuine photos

People often struggle to distinguish between real faces and artificial ones made by a computer.

Manos Tsakiris, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Centre for the Politics of Feelings, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
Jan. 23, 2023 • ~6 min

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