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Social Support Is Most Effective When Provided Invisibly
New research by University of Minnesota psychologists shows how social support benefits are maximized when provided “invisibly”—that is without the support recipient being aware that they are receiving it. The study, “Getting in Under the
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Motivation to End Racism Relies on ‘Yes We Can’ Approach
If you’re trying to end racism, it’s not enough to get people to understand that racism is still a problem. You also have to make them feel like they can do something about it, according to a study published in Psychological Science.
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New Research From Psychological Science
Effects of Adult Attachment and Emotional Distractors on Brain Mechanisms of Cognitive Control Stacie L. Warren, Kelly K. Bost, Glenn I. Roisman, Rebecca Levin Silton, Jeffrey M. Spielberg, Anna S. Engels, Eunsil Choi, Bradley P.
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Upper-Class People Have Trouble Recognizing Others’ Emotions
Upper-class people have more educational opportunities, greater financial security, and better job prospects than people from lower social classes, but that doesn’t mean they’re more skilled at everything. A new study published in Psychological Science
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New Research From Psychological Science
Interpersonal Sensitivity, Status, and Stereotype Accuracy David A. Kenny, Amanda Snook, Eliane M. Boucher, and Jeffrey T. Hancock Previous studies have suggested that subordinates are more accurate in judging how their bosses view them than
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Dire Messages About Global Warming Can Backfire, Study Shows
Scientists and environmental advocates may have more success convincing people about the dangers of global warming if they communicate those risks in less apocalyptic ways, research suggests.