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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring: language, social categories, and sentencing decision making; genetic and environmental contributors to both math achievement and broader academic achievement; new statistical techniques for exploring links between birth order and personality.
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Hearing an Opinion Spoken Aloud Humanizes the Person Behind It
We attribute more humanlike qualities to people whose contentious opinions we listen to as opposed to those we read.
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Paluck Named 2017 MacArthur Fellow
Psychological scientist Betsy Levy Paluck is recognized for her innovative research investigating behavior change in social groups.
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Better Minds Ahead: Understanding Cognitive Enhancement
Scientists from Europe and North America share the latest findings on the promise and limitations of video games, “smart” drugs, and other tactics that people are turning to for cognitive enhancement.
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Living in Harmony: The Dynamics of Social Coordination
Social scientists outline the affective, social, and environmental cues that promote social coordination among individuals, teams, and entire societies.
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Low-Income Extraverts Spend More on Status Than Introverted Peers
Banking data indicate that the types of goods and services that low-income individuals buy may depend, in part, on personality.
