A new study published in Personal Relationships suggests that a person’s level of relationship jealousy remains fairly steady over time with a specific partner, but can shift significantly when they enter a new relationship.
New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found that believing others’ opinions won’t easily change reduces mental exhaustion and helps socially anxious people navigate interactions with ease.
Most people struggle to tell real faces from computer-generated ones. However, a British Journal of Psychology study provides evidence that highly skilled face recognizers have a slight advantage because they subconsciously detect unnatural facial averageness.
A new study published in Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that excessive smartphone use and feelings of disconnection fuel a daily cycle. When college students reach for their phones for relief, they tend to feel more detached the following day.
Opportunities for students and early career researchers are dwindling as the U.S. political landscape shifts. How can researchers navigate these challenges?
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Congrats to APS Fellows Deanna Barch, M.J. Crockett, Tor Wager! Deanna M. Barch, Washington University in St. Louis, and Tor D. Wager, Dartmouth College, will each receive an Atkinson Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences. With these awards, the Academy
The findings challenge a core assumption about how compulsive actions arise.
New research reveals a small but consistent link between early physical attractiveness and adult personality. Using decades of data, scientists found that attractive children tend to develop highly cooperative and socially effective traits by middle age.
