It was better in the old days.
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Memories are closely linked with music.
Our beliefs about our romantic partner act like a pair of tinted glasses that colour our experience of our partner.
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People create beliefs about their romantic partner that affect how they respond to them and interpret their behaviour. These beliefs can act as rose-tinted glasses, or as a darker lens.
Signs of a fraying relationship can appear in subtle ways.
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Psycholinguistic researchers analyzed more than 1 million Reddit posts a year before and a year after users posted about their breakup.
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Psychological assessment and treatment is based on well-defined rules, which makes it ripe for a robot takeover.
Even our youngest citizens can be won over with empty promises to make the playground great again.
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Does our penchant for unfit but charismatic populists trace back to our playground politics?
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A new study documents the influence of Greta Thunberg on the public’s motivation to act on climate change.
Learning is rewarding.
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Receiving a pay raise will make you feel happier only if it was bigger than what you had expected. Why? Because it helps you learn.
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Studies have shown that highlighting individual responsibility isn’t quite as effective as it seems
Images of death have been used as a scare tactic in public health campaigns for years.
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History holds some lessons about when scaring people to change their behavior works. Two public health experts offer a case for caution right now.
Dangerous speech is a toxic brew of emotion and age-old tropes.
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Scholars who study dangerous speech have identified common themes that can lead to violence.
Presidential pup Major Biden stretches his legs on the White House lawn.
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Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
The lines between political fandom and sports fandom have blurred.
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Researchers find that the most devoted fans take their team’s defeats personally and often blame losses on the refs or cheating. Sound familiar?
Fans of less successful clubs form more of a bond with each other.
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Some fans even said they would be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, giving their own lives to save other supporters of their team.
When minority groups are exposed to stereotypes that deem them inferior, they often underachieve academically, research shows.
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Pointing out the benefits of white privilege has become a racial justice rallying cry, but associating ‘white’ with ‘privilege’ in the classroom can harm academic performance among students of color.
How do we find hope when times are bleak?
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A year of social disconnections, deaths, job losses and political violence may lead some people to feel overwhelmed and sad. A psychologist suggests ways to find and sustain hope.
Even though some people are being vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccines, most of us will need to deal with the stress of the pandemic for months to come.
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Leading minds in behavioural and social sciences share perspectives on changes ahead and give advice how to make it through the pandemic.
Lost love.
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Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, but we shouldn’t let it take over our lives.
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When setting a new year’s goals, look closely at the reasoning behind it. Is it something you want to do, or think you should? The answer can help predict the outcome.
Consider some science-backed ways to keep the home fires burning in 2023.
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Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner.
Pets can develop separation anxiety when their people are suddenly gone.
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Alleviating separation anxiety is about changing the owner’s behavior, too.