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- The Illusion of Moral Decline https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/psychologists-have-identified-a-pervasive-illusion-that-has-existed-for-at-least-70-years-166017 2 comments
- Caffeine can compromise working memory function and brain activity patterns https://www.psypost.org/2023/10/caffeine-can-compromise-working-memory-function-and-lead-to-changes-in-brain-activity-patterns-214165 10 comments
- Psychological experiences underlie psilocybin therapy's success: Mystical experiences and ego dissolution identified as key mediators https://www.psypost.org/psychological-experiences-underlie-psilocybin-therapys-success-mystical-experiences-and-ego-dissolution-identified-as-key-mediators/ 131 comments science
- Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to heightened risk of ADHD symptoms in children, according to a new study. https://www.psypost.org/prenatal-cannabis-exposure-linked-to-heightened-risk-of-adhd-symptoms/ 130 comments science
- Sarcasm, a form of verbal irony often used to express disapproval, has been a part of human communication for centuries. A new study suggests that sarcasm can trigger guilt or embarrassment in recipients, which has been shown to increase their ability to take others’ perspective. https://www.psypost.org/2023/12/the-surprising-connection-between-sarcasm-and-perspective-taking-215230 116 comments science
- The surprising connection between sarcasm and perspective-taking https://www.psypost.org/2023/12/the-surprising-connection-between-sarcasm-and-perspective-taking-215230 10 comments science
- A study in Political Research Quarterly found that partisan biases, fueled by Trump's false 2020 election fraud claims, significantly impact U.S. voters' confidence in elections, overriding objective measures of election administration quality https://www.psypost.org/2023/11/troubling-new-research-sheds-light-on-the-actual-impact-of-trumps-big-lie-214560 176 comments science
- New research suggests that nail care, whether done at a salon or at home, can boost positive emotions and relaxation among women | The depth of personal sharing during manicure appointments also influenced these psychological effects. https://www.psypost.org/2023/10/new-study-sheds-light-on-the-impact-of-manicures-on-womens-psychological-well-being-214211 7 comments science
- I want to strongly put up for public consideration we blacklist psypost from r/science. It had turned the sub into another social media feed for outrage. https://www.psypost.org/ 3 comments science
- New research identifies distinct masturbation–satisfaction patterns among women and men https://www.psypost.org/2022/08/new-research-identifies-distinct-masturbation-satisfaction-patterns-among-women-and-men-63712 403 comments science
- A single dose of psilocybin has long-lasting antidepressant-like effects in fruit flies https://www.psypost.org/2022/07/a-single-dose-of-psilocybin-has-long-lasting-antidepressant-like-effects-in-fruit-flies-63542 541 comments science
- Sexualized video games are not causing harm to male or female players, according to new research https://www.psypost.org/2022/06/sexualized-video-games-are-not-causing-harm-to-male-or-female-players-according-to-new-research-63388 38 comments upliftingnews
- Higher testosterone levels reduce men's risk of becoming or staying unemployed, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2022/06/higher-testosterone-levels-in-men-reduce-the-risk-of-becoming-or-staying-unemployed-study-finds-63286 251 comments science
- Moral echo chambers increase the likelihood of radicalism, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2022/04/moral-echo-chambers-increase-the-likelihood-of-radicalism-study-finds-62951 101 comments science
- Virtual reality can induce mild and transient symptoms of depersonalization and derealization, study finds. https://www.psypost.org/2022/04/virtual-reality-can-induce-mild-and-transient-symptoms-of-depersonalization-and-derealization-study-finds-62831 161 comments technology
- Having your pain invalidated is associated with increased shame and, in turn, an increased risk of depression https://www.psypost.org/2022/02/having-your-pain-invalidated-is-associated-with-increased-shame-and-in-turn-an-increased-risk-of-depression-62626 735 comments science
- Men discuss heartache on Reddit's relationship forum more than women, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2022/01/men-discuss-heartache-on-reddits-relationship-forum-more-than-women-study-finds-62339 13 comments science
- Hormone levels in the womb before birth have been potentially linked to the risk of developing migraine in adulthood, reveals a new study of genetic and environmental information from the world’s largest database of twins. https://www.psypost.org/2021/12/hormone-exposure-in-the-womb-potentially-linked-to-migraine-risk-in-later-life-62279 7 comments science
- A naturalistic study published in the journal Scientific Reports provides evidence that the ceremonial use of ayahuasca can lead to significant reductions in neuroticism, a personality trait associated with depression and anxiety https://www.psypost.org/2021/12/study-links-the-ceremonial-use-of-ayahuasca-to-robust-reductions-in-neuroticism-62250 10 comments science
- Gun ownership is not associated with male sexual dysfunction, according to new research https://www.psypost.org/2021/10/gun-ownership-is-not-associated-with-male-sexual-dysfunction-according-to-new-research-62024 784 comments science
- Dark personality traits positively associated with COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs https://www.psypost.org/2021/10/dark-personality-traits-positively-associated-with-covid-19-conspiracy-beliefs-62009?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook 20 comments science
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- People tend to incorrectly assume that psychological disorders "in the brain" are immutable and innate. This bias can help explain why some people shun psychiatric patients and view their condition as a fixed trait. https://www.psypost.org/2021/08/people-tend-to-incorrectly-assume-that-psychological-disorders-in-the-brain-are-immutable-and-innate-61773 395 comments science
- Scientists have started to investigate whether psilocybin, the primary substance responsible for the effects of “magic” mushrooms, could be helpful to those who suffer from migraine headache. Their new findings provide evidence that the drug could provide long-lasting benefits to migraine sufferers https://www.psypost.org/2021/05/a-single-dose-of-psilocybin-has-a-lasting-therapeutic-effect-on-migraine-headache-according-to-a-new-placebo-controlled-study-60793 3 comments science
- Study finds that people who demonstrate compulsive internet use score higher in psychopathy, narcissism and machiavellianism https://www.psypost.org/2021/03/dark-personality-traits-linked-to-compulsive-and-aggressive-online-behaviors-59924 43 comments science
- Considering the poor research and the propaganda found in several articles from psypost.org, its about time that this website is banned on this sub http://www.psypost.org/ 3 comments science
- Conservatives are more sensitive to the violation of social norms than liberals.Social norms are underlying rules that guide our social behavior. A person’s sensitivity to social rule-breaking is linked to their political orientation. https://www.psypost.org/2021/01/conservatives-are-more-sensitive-to-the-violation-of-social-norms-than-leftists-study-finds-59071 432 comments science
- The belief in the “Madonna-Whore Dichotomy”, that being nurturing and being sexual are mutually exclusive options for women (e.g. attracted to cleavage but repulsed by breastfeeding), is associated with patriarchal views and reduced relationship/sexual satisfaction in men, finds a new study. https://www.psypost.org/2019/06/madonna-whore-dichotomy-associated-with-patriarchal-views-and-reduced-relationship-satisfaction-for-men-53827 79 comments science
- How a person sleeps is partially reflective of their personality, suggests a new study, which found that more neurotic and less conscientious individuals tended to have more disturbances during their sleep. More neurotic individuals also tended to have greater variability in how long they slept. https://www.psypost.org/2019/05/study-finds-how-a-person-sleeps-is-partially-reflective-of-their-personality-53752 13 comments science
- Parents are more comfortable with girls partaking in gender-nonconforming behavior than boys and attempt to change their sons’ behaviors more frequently, suggests a new study (n=236). https://www.psypost.org/2019/04/parents-more-uncomfortable-with-gender-nonconforming-behaviors-in-boys-study-finds-53540 6594 comments science
- Long-term meditation practitioners have a faster cortisol recovery from stress, finds a new study, which suggests the practicing meditation can improve the psychophysiological response to stress by reducing self-conscious emotions. https://www.psypost.org/2019/04/long-term-meditation-practitioners-have-a-faster-psychophysiological-recovery-from-stress-study-finds-53468 93 comments science
- Good-looking people are more likely to believe that life is fair http://www.psypost.org/2018/03/good-looking-people-likely-believe-life-fair-50979 1505 comments nottheonion
- Study finds smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face social interactions http://www.psypost.org/2017/11/study-finds-smartphone-use-undermines-enjoyment-face-face-social-interactions-50239 6 comments science
- Humans have evolved a disproportionately large brain as a result of sizing each other up in large cooperative social groups, researchers have proposed. http://www.psypost.org/2016/08/large-human-brain-evolved-as-a-result-of-sizing-each-other-up-44354 1224 comments science
- Study finds link between yeast infections and mental illness http://www.psypost.org/2016/05/yeast-infection-linked-mental-illness-42604 3 comments science
- Extremely premature babies run a much higher risk of developing autism in later childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex. http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-differences-in-premature-babies-who-later-develop-autism-39930 4 comments worldnews
- Children in foster care are three times more likely to have an ADHD diagnosis http://www.psypost.org/2015/10/children-in-foster-care-three-times-more-likely-to-have-adhd-diagnosis-38722 75 comments science
- Mental disorders as a risk factor for chronic pain in teenagers: study finds that mental disorders often precede the onset of chronic pain disorders in young people http://www.psypost.org/2015/10/living-in-fear-mental-disorders-as-risk-factors-for-chronic-pain-in-teenagers-38314 13 comments science
- Neuroscientists uncover brain abnormalities responsible for tinnitus and chronic pain http://www.psypost.org/2015/09/neuroscientists-uncover-brain-abnormalities-responsible-for-tinnitus-and-chronic-pain-37985 7 comments science
- The congruency effect: Study shows walking can boost your math abilities http://www.psypost.org/2015/05/the-congruency-effect-study-shows-walking-can-boost-your-math-abilities-34589 39 comments science
- Study: Anti-abortion views linked to sexist attitudes towards women http://www.psypost.org/2015/04/study-anti-abortion-views-linked-to-sexist-attitudes-towards-women-33638 1277 comments science
- Neuroimaging study shows how being in love changes the architecture of your brain http://www.psypost.org/2015/03/neuroimaging-study-shows-how-being-in-love-changes-the-architecture-of-your-brain-32330 5 comments science
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- Religion is a driving force behind the gender wage gap, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2021/04/religion-is-a-driving-force-behind-the-gender-wage-gap-study-finds-60278/amp 7 comments
- Tweets with moralized language are more likely to get replies that use hate speech. https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/tweets-with-moralized-language-are-more-likely-to-get-replies-that-use-hate-speech-65277?amp=1 4 comments
- Alteration to brain node topology in persons with autism spectrum disorder starts at early age https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/alteration-to-brain-node-topology-in-persons-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-starts-at-early-age-64691?amp=1 2 comments