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Planet in a Jar: Studying Behavior on a Worldwide Scale
No jar exists that is large enough to contain Planet Earth. Most social and behavioral scientists who study the planet as a whole concede that they can’t set up controlled experiments like scientists who study
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Facebook and Smartphones: New Tools for Psychological Science Research—News Brief
WASHINGTON — Whether you’re an iPerson who can’t live without a Mac, a Facebook addict, or a gamer, you know that social media and technology say things about your personality and thought processes. And psychological
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The Scientific Flaws of Online Dating Sites
Scientific American: Every day, millions of single adults, worldwide, visit an online dating site. Many are lucky, finding life-long love or at least some exciting escapades. Others are not so lucky. The industry—eHarmony, Match, OkCupid
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This Swag Says Psychological Science
You’ll talk the talk when you present your research at the 24th APS Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois, May 24-27, 2012. So walk the walk too, in the latest APS swag!
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Survey: 1 in 4 users lie on Facebook
CNN: About one out of every four Facebook users lies on their profile, and not just to impress that guy or gal who wouldn’t date them in high school. Sometimes, it’s about privacy. That was
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On Pinterest, it’s share and share alike
Los Angeles Times: Americans spend upward of 30 hours a month staring at their computer screens, shopping and browsing and seeking. We relish the efficiency, the expanse of information, the anonymity and the freedom. But