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The Pandemic has Caused Nearly Two Years of Collective Trauma. Many People are Near a Breaking Point.
An airplane passenger is accused of attacking a flight attendant and breaking bones in her face. Three New York City tourists assaulted a restaurant host who asked them for proof of vaccination against the coronavirus, prosecutors say. Eleven people
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The Pandemic-Fueled Feeling Called ‘Languishing’; Elvis Costello’s New Album
In a The New York Times op-ed, psychologist Adam Grant puts a name to that feeling borne out of the pandemic — showing up for life, but living without purpose and aim. Emory University sociologist
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Psychic Numbing, Explained; Oneida Indian Nation Uses Art for COVID-19 Remembrance
More than 800,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. But the number of deaths barely seems to register for many. Psychologist Paul Slovic has studied a phenomenon he calls “psychic numbing” for years. And, in response
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New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
A sample of articles on evolutionary psychology, longitudinal research, climate change, social media an well-being during the pandemic, the importance of olfaction for relaxation, risk surveys, reduction of social inequalities, and research on gender and sex.
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Bilingual Children, Jealous Dogs, and Gender Stereotypes: Our Most Impactful Articles in 2021
Top 10 articles of 2021, according to Altmetrics Attention Scores.
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Teaching: Stereotypes About Age / Cultural Norms and COVID-19 Mortality
Lesson plans about looking past stereotypes to communicate to older people and the link between cultural tightness and COVID-19 mortality.
