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New Research Examines the Reluctance We Feel Before Offering Support to Someone in Need
A new study published in Psychological Science urges us not to think twice about offering support or condolences to a friend or acquaintance in need. The study suggests that we have a tendency to underestimate how positively recipients respond
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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on teaching and growth mindset, human echolocators, children’s knowledge about numbers, deception during 911 calls, mind wandering, depression, and memory.
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Experts Don’t Always Give Better Advice—They Just Give More
For tasks ranging from solving word puzzles to throwing darts, better performers didn’t give better advice—they just gave more of it.
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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on social pain, adolescents’ political attitudes and values, disagreement and accuracy, effects of stress on voice features, learning, grief, and anxiety.
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Embracing Discomfort Can Open Our Minds to New Ideas
When trying something new, discomfort might feel like a sign we’re in over our heads. Embracing these feelings as a part of learning could help motivate personal growth.
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Ruthless Competition, Top-Dog Cultures, and Too Few Women
An organizational emphasis on intellectual superiority can contribute to a “masculinity-contest culture” that may discourage women from jumping in.