Mental Morsels: Serving Up Sweet and Savvy Psychology News
June 24, 2026 - 09:55
Can Food Improve Mood? UCSC Professor Explores Nutritional PsychologyA University of California, Santa Cruz professor is digging into a question many people have wondered about: can the food you eat really change how you feel? Andrea Cook, a faculty member at UCSC,...
June 23, 2026 - 23:30
Psychology says people who constantly lose their handkerchiefs aren't forgetful, their brains may be overwNew research in cognitive psychology suggests that repeatedly misplacing a handkerchief is not a sign of a failing memory. Instead, it may indicate that a person`s brain is operating under a high...
June 23, 2026 - 11:50
Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patientsA new study suggests that stable personality traits like neuroticism and loneliness may be tied to specific molecular subtypes of Alzheimer`s disease, offering a deeper look into why the disease...
June 22, 2026 - 17:26
Psychology suggests that people who fear AI are often not only afraid of the technology itself — they’re afraid of what it threatens to erase: the status, competence, identity, and sense of usefulness they spent years building.In late 2024, the Pew Research Center surveyed more than 5,000 employed Americans and found that 52 percent were worried about how AI might be used in their workplaces. That number alone is...
June 22, 2026 - 16:50
The Nervous Laugh: What Psychology Reveals About This Awkward HabitYou know that moment. Someone delivers genuinely terrible news and you laugh. Or you`re in a tense meeting and a joke escapes your lips at the worst possible time. It feels wrong, but it happens to...
June 21, 2026 - 22:08
Psychology says fathers who call their children when they are out to know about their well being aren't coA common stereotype paints the father who calls his child while they are out as overbearing or controlling. But psychology offers a different view. According to research on parental bonding and...
June 21, 2026 - 16:12
Psychology explains why you keep dozens of browser tabs open and why closing them feels surprisingly diffiDozens of open browser tabs might be more than just a messy habit. Psychologists suggest they represent unfinished tasks and postponed decisions, creating a mental loop that is surprisingly hard to...
June 20, 2026 - 19:27
Psychology says people who forget names almost immediately after meeting someone may not be rude, scattered, or bad with people — their brain may simply never have encoded the name before the conversation moved onForgetting a name seconds after hearing it is usually an encoding failure, not a character flaw. According to cognitive psychology, people who blank on a name almost immediately after an...
June 20, 2026 - 01:15
Psychologist warns DNA testing kits can bring unexpected risksDNA testing kits have become a popular gift choice for Father`s Day, Christmas, and other special occasions. The promise of uncovering fascinating details about your ancestry or discovering...
June 19, 2026 - 01:20
The psychology and logistics of “late-in-life” movingAmber Freeman, host of the podcast Bloom, recently explored the often-overlooked struggles of moving for older adults. She sat down with Dr. David Bernstein, a retired physician, author, and public...
June 18, 2026 - 12:33
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological AssociationThe U.S. Department of Education has opened a formal investigation into the American Psychological Association following a series of complaints from Jewish and Israeli psychologists. The...
June 17, 2026 - 20:46
The Psychology & Logistics of "Late-in-Life" MovingMoving is never easy, but for older adults, the decision to relocate later in life brings a unique blend of emotional weight and practical hurdles. Experts say the process is about far more than...
June 17, 2026 - 03:06
Loneliness drives cognitive impairment, can lead to shorter life, study suggestsA new international study suggests that loneliness, not just physical isolation, may speed up cognitive decline in older adults and even shorten their lifespan. Researchers analyzed data from 18...
June 16, 2026 - 01:30
The marshmallow test, redone with ten times as many children, found that a four-year-old's willpower mostly stopped predicting teenage success once family background was taken into accountA landmark 2018 study has cast new doubt on the famous marshmallow test, the classic experiment that seemed to prove a child`s ability to delay gratification predicted their future success. The...
June 15, 2026 - 15:17
Nazareth's psychology school to offer grad students stipends for school district internshipsThe School of Psychology at Nazareth University has launched a new financial incentive aimed at graduate students who commit to working in local school districts. Under the program, eligible...
June 14, 2026 - 21:57
Psychology says talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign of loneliness, it’s one of the brain’s most effective tools for regulating emotion and rehearsing decisionsYou might catch yourself muttering a reminder about groceries or whispering through a tough conversation in the shower. Many people assume that talking to yourself when no one else is around points...
June 14, 2026 - 03:39
What Counselors Need to Know About Prediction MarketsIf a client told you they were struggling with their use of prediction markets, would you know how to respond? That question is becoming more urgent as these platforms grow in popularity, blending...
June 13, 2026 - 03:02
The Blogs: The Psychology of Jewish Fear After October 7Understanding the Roots of Jewish Anxiety After October 7 The events of October 7 have left a deep psychological scar on the Jewish world, one that goes beyond the immediate trauma of violence...
June 12, 2026 - 07:01
Forensic psychology faces bias claims in risk tools and courtroom testimonyA new academic paper is raising serious questions about bias within forensic psychology, challenging the objectivity of tools and testimony that often shape courtroom decisions. Published in the...
June 11, 2026 - 20:37
Why Watching Sports Makes People HappyWhether you are sitting in a packed stadium or lounging on your couch, watching sports can actually make you feel better. Recent studies show that the experience goes beyond simple entertainment....
June 11, 2026 - 05:14
How TROY alum Katie Byrd turned a love of math and psychology into a career of impactFor many students, picking a college major can feel like locking in a life path. But for Troy University alumna Katie Byrd, the decision was less about choosing one direction and more about finding...
June 10, 2026 - 22:46
EOU Psychology Honor Society Recognized as Model ChapterLA GRANDE, Ore. - Eastern Oregon University`s chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, has been recognized as a 2025-26 Model Chapter. The designation honors the group`s...
June 10, 2026 - 01:05
This Potluck Psychology Trick Gets People To Try My DishIf you have ever watched your carefully prepared potluck dish sit untouched while the store-bought cookies vanish, you might be missing one simple psychological trick. The secret is not about the...
June 9, 2026 - 00:17
Sauk Valley-area students graduate from Northern Illinois UniversityMore than 2,300 students earned bachelor`s, master`s, and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University this May, with 21 graduates hailing from the Sauk Valley area. The university held its...
June 8, 2026 - 14:59
New psychological model explains why antisemitism emerges on both the right and the leftResearchers have proposed a new psychological framework to explain why antisemitic attitudes are rising simultaneously among both right-wing and left-wing groups. The model, called the dual-threat...
June 7, 2026 - 20:22
Submechanophobia: The psychology behind the fear of sunken objectsThe sight of a half-submerged shipwreck, the dark mouth of a pool drain, or the silent gaze of an underwater statue can send a shiver down the spine of many people. For some, it is more than just...
June 7, 2026 - 05:45
Seven Habits That Reveal a Lack of Self-Awareness, According to a PsychologistPsychologist Nick Wignall has identified seven common behaviors that tend to signal a person has very limited self-awareness. These habits, he says, get old quickly and can strain relationships in...
June 6, 2026 - 07:08
Psychology says people who reread the same comforting books every year aren’t stuck, the habit is how their nervous system finds a reliably safe place to restThere is a quiet ritual that many readers know well: pulling a worn copy of the same novel off the shelf, year after year, and sinking into a story they have already memorized. Some people see this...
June 5, 2026 - 17:03
Noetism: A Fourth School of Thought in PsychologyA recent paper in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Research has introduced a fresh framework for understanding the human mind. The article presents Noetism, a proposed fourth school...
June 5, 2026 - 03:30
After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first weekWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even avoided. This process, known as counterfactual thinking,...