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Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes
Research has shown time and time again that being grateful is good for your health, mood and general well-being. In fact, it’s one of the easiest things you can do to increase your mental health.
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More social science studies just failed to replicate. Here’s why this is good.
One of the cornerstone principles of science is replication. This is the idea that experiments need to be repeated to find out if the results will be consistent. The fact that an experiment can be
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research articles exploring the role of crowd formation in online ratings and how the composition of police lineups influences eyewitness identification.
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People Pick Gifts That Will “Wow” Rather Than Satisfy Recipients
Gift givers tend to focus on the “big reveal,” choosing the gift that will surprise and delight the recipient in the moment over the one that will bring long-term satisfaction.
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Moral Outrage Can Backfire When It Goes Viral
Moral outrage feels good. If you see a social media post that you view as racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive, a stinging reply can be an irresistible temptation. But if too many people take the
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring linguistic synchrony in providing emotional support, genetic contribution to variation in risk taking, and the role of biological motion in navigating a crowd.
