A recent discussion on the Sex and Psychology podcast frames intense romantic infatuation as a behavioral addiction, offering neurobiological strategies to strengthen executive control and disrupt habit loops.
The study tested how good we are at assessing a stranger’s personality in a few minutes.
Your mindset might be just as important as your diet. A Stanford psychologist discusses groundbreaking research on how our thoughts regarding exercise and food can objectively change our physical health.
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Do you prefer a heavy Cabernet or a light Pinot Grigio? Your answer might depend on your psychological makeup. New research utilizing AI analysis suggests your personality traits drive preferences for alcohol strength in wine.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-026-00538-1 :Cat-PS
Researchers found that cognitive flexibility—the ability to switch perspectives—partially explains why satisfied couples view marriage positively. The study surveyed 436 young adults to map this psychological pathway.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44400-026-00061-3 :Cat-PS
A new study suggests sex hormones influence personality. Research published in Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology found that gender-affirming hormone therapy moves personality traits in transgender individuals toward patterns typical of their identified gender.
IntroductionFollowing the uses and gratifications theoretical framework, the objectives of the present study were to employ a person-centered approach to identify patterns of digital media use based on motivations, activities, and content, and to examine the role of personality traits in differentia
