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New Research From Psychological Science
Read about the latest research published in Psychological Science. Within-Cohort Age-Related Differences in Cognitive Functioning Timothy A. Salthouse People born within the same range of birth years are often categorized as belonging to the same birth
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In Places Red, Not Blue, a Preference for the Tried and True
The Wall Street Journal: Bringing a new product to market? You’ll have a harder time in conservative parts of the country, a new paper implies. A trio of business professors studied six years of supermarket
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Relax! You’ll Be More Productive
The New York Times: Think for a moment about your typical workday. Do you wake up tired? Check your e-mail before you get out of bed? Skip breakfast or grab something on the run that’s
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The Power of One: The Psychology of Charity
Mother Teresa famously said: “If I look at the mass, I will never act. If I look at the one, I will.” There are worse people to turn to for lessons in human charity, and
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Name-Brand or Generic? Your Political Ideology Might Influence Your Choice
Conservatives and liberals don’t just differ when it comes to politics, they may also make different purchases at the grocery store, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for
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The Best Day to List a Home Is…
The Wall Street Journal: T.G.I.F. One day of the week can mean an extra $5,000 in a home-seller’s pocket. … What makes Fridays so special (other than a six-pack and takeout pizza)? Adults who have