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Do Broader Faces Signal Antisocial Traits? Maybe Not
Data from over 135,000 people show no link between broad faces and antisocial traits, in contrast with previous studies.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
Read about the latest research published in Clinical Psychological Science: Investigating an Incentive-Sensitization Model of Eating Behavior: Impact of a Simulated Fast-Food Laboratory Michelle A. Joyner, Sally Kim, and Ashley N. Gearhardt The incentive-sensitization theory suggests that compulsive eating behaviors are driven more by "wanting" (the motivation to consume a substance) than by "liking" (hedonic pleasure). "Wanting" and "liking" are hypothesized to be distinct only in the presence of substance-related cues -- cues that may affect other motivations to consume food, such as hunger.
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New Tools for Designing Powerful Studies
Psychological scientists offer open-source tools to help researchers ensure their studies are adequately powered.
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Update on AMPPS: APS’s Newest Journal to Feature a Range of Empirical Articles and Topical Issues in Research Methods
The new APS journal devoted to research methods and practices is receiving a steady flow of submissions and has already accepted a number of papers for publication.
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Why Introverts Shy Away From Leadership
Introverted people don’t expect to enjoy being in charge — but research suggests these predictions are often wrong.
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Sleep and Social Stress: A Two-Way Street
Which social skills go out the window when folks become groggy? What stressors make for lousy sleep?