New study encourages nuanced view of social media’s role in coping with stress | BPS

The current one-size-fits-all approach does not fully capture how teens interact with Instagram in times of stress, say authors.

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What makes a SuperAger? | BPS

Some 80-year-olds' cognitive functioning rivals those 30 years younger. The Northwestern SuperAging program releases insights from its first 25 years that offer clues as to why.

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Growing up gets less scary over time, says new study | BPS

Recent research finds that recent generations’ fear of growing up has disappeared more rapidly than previous ones.

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You can’t punish an AI for wrongdoing – but we still want to | BPS

Enacting punishments for transgressions is still satisfying when the transgressor is a digital entity, says new study.

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Honest placebos aid older adults’ memory more than deceptive ones | BPS

New research puts placebos head-to-head, and finds honest placebos yield greater cognitive and physical improvements.

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A borderline personality disorder diagnosis may positively shape therapists’ expectations | BPS

New research suggests that a BPD diagnosis may carry less stigma than it once did with clinical psychology trainees.

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Do people really believe the conspiracy theories they say they do? | BPS

A recent paper looks more closely at suspiciously high research estimates of conspiracy endorsement.

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Honest placebos aid older adults’ memory more than deceptive ones | BPS

New research puts placebos head-to-head, and finds honest placebos yield greater cognitive and physical improvements.

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Overreliance on AI leaves students distressed | BPS

Studying at university is meant to help you gain skills and confidence — for many, AI usage seems to do the opposite.

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Overreliance on AI leaves students distressed | BPS

Studying at university is meant to help you gain skills and confidence — for many, AI usage seems to do the opposite.

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Why do some people learn languages so easily? | BPS

An investigation of brain networks reveals some intriguing hints.

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New study explores how football chants bring fans together | BPS

Whether home or away, singing creates and strengthens a shared social identity, according to interviews with fans.

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Do geopolitical events affect red card decisions? | BPS

New research investigates through the lens of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Perfectionism in young adults is higher than ever, says new study | BPS

Recent analyses reveal that youth are striving for perfection more and more, leaving the door open to associated mental health troubles.

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New framework broadens the search for unstudied sensory experiences | BPS

A recent preprint organises known sensory experiences in a fresh way – and leads researchers into the unexplored.

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New framework broadens the search for unstudied sensory experiences | BPS

A recent preprint organises known sensory experiences in a fresh way – and leads researchers into the unexplored.

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Forgive and update | BPS

Forgiving someone updates memories of that person to be less negative.

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Perfectionism in young adults is higher than ever, says new study | BPS

Recent analyses reveal that youth are striving for perfection more and more, leaving the door open to associated mental health troubles.

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Got a great social network? Your facial expressivity may be to thank | BPS

Recent research ties facial expressiveness to social network size and richness.

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Episode 47: What’s next for voice hearing therapies? | BPS

From past to present to future, join Tabby Taylor Buck for a PsychCrunch episode exploring the evolving world of voice hearing therapies.

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Living the dual narratives of autism and borderline personality disorder | BPS

Recent research explores the experiences of those who are diagnosed with autism later in life, after an initial diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.

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This mysterious silent noise is giving you the creeps | BPS

Infrasound leads ‘listeners’ to feel their surroundings are aversive, and boosts stress biomarkers, according to a new study.

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Conspiracy believers both resist and adapt in dangerous circumstances | BPS

New study finds that people can both double down and act in opposition to their conspiracy beliefs, highlighting the need for nuanced research.

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Narcissistic and schizoid traits steer fantasy content | BPS

The “first, solid” investigation of how personality traits influence our fantasies publishes its findings.

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Being turned on makes everyone seem a little more into you | BPS

New research finds that sexual arousal makes you less likely to spot rejection cues in potential partners.

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Here’s why you should invite yourself more often | BPS

According to new research, concerns about being unwelcome at a social gathering if not invited are often unfounded.

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Being turned on makes everyone seem a little more into you | BPS

New research finds that sexual arousal makes you less likely to spot rejection cues in potential partners.

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Non-binary hints in applications increase hiring discrimination | BPS

In a recent experiment, people reviewing fake job applications were less likely to hire those from applicants using gender-neutral terms of address.

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Conspiracy believers both resist and adapt in dangerous circumstances | BPS

New study finds that people can both double down and act in opposition to their conspiracy beliefs, highlighting the need for nuanced research.

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