People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.

Quinn Hirschi, Principal Researcher at the Center for Decision Research, University of Chicago • conversation
Sept. 7, 2022 • ~5 min

Fervent fans keep faith with heroes even after ‘immoral acts’, study finds

Analysis of posts from thousands of social media users either side of a scandal – the dramatic fall of YouTube celebrity Logan Paul – shows how hard it is for

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~5 min

Robots can be used to assess children’s mental wellbeing, study suggests

Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 1, 2022 • ~7 min

'Are we nearly there yet?': why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids

Car journeys combine many of the factors that make time pass so agonisingly slowly for children.

Ruth Ogden, Reader in Experimental Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Aug. 26, 2022 • ~6 min

Dolphins use signature whistles to represent other dolphins – similarly to how humans use names

Using urine and signature whistles from other dolphins, a team of scientists has shown that dolphins use signature whistles like names and hold mental representations of other dolphins in their minds.

Jason Bruck, Assistant Professor of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University • conversation
Aug. 23, 2022 • ~9 min

Tiredness can change how generous you are – new research

A new study found the amount of sleep you had last night can even overwhelm people who have a tendency for kindness.

Laura Boubert, Principal Lecturer in Psychology, University of Westminster • conversation
Aug. 23, 2022 • ~6 min

Does entitlement make you more likely to cheat? New research challenges popular psychology idea

People who have a strong sense of fairness are less likely to cheat.

Marta Mangiarulo, Teaching Fellow, Research Assistant, School of Psychology, University of Leicester • conversation
Aug. 16, 2022 • ~7 min

How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress - new research

Thinking about who you are and your purpose can help you move on from trauma.

Catrin Eames, Reader in Psychology , Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 • ~5 min

Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds

Here are some reasons for the natural human tendency to avoid or reject new information that runs counter to what you already know – and some tips on how to do better.

Keith M. Bellizzi, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~8 min

How America’s ageism hurts, shortens lives of elderly

Becca Levy ‘92, Ph.D. ’95 examines hidden stereotypes of aging, their insidious effects in an excerpt from her new book, “Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live.”

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~12 min

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