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September 5, 2026 - 16:55
Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't just fans:...Most people have a favorite actor, athlete, or political figure they admire. But psychology suggests that when admiration turns into worship, something deeper is happening. It stops being about...
September 4, 2026 - 23:18
Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't just fans: WPsychology suggests that intense devotion to celebrities in sports, politics, film, or business goes far beyond ordinary fandom. While a healthy interest in a successful person can be motivating,...
September 4, 2026 - 16:58
Psychology explains how deep-rooted shame from childhood, failure, or bullying can unknowingly drive chronShame is often confused with guilt, but psychology draws a clear line between the two. Guilt is about what you did. Shame is about who you are. When someone feels guilt, they can apologize and move...
September 3, 2026 - 21:01
reVolver Podcasts Introduces Dinero Consciente, a New Spanish-Language Podcast Exploring the Psychology of MoneyreVolver Podcasts has announced the launch of Dinero Consciente, a new Spanish-language podcast that digs into the psychological side of personal finance. The show is hosted by Darla Sierra, a...
September 3, 2026 - 15:04
Psychology says people who make their bed the moment they get up - even in hotelsThis small act often points to a deeper need for order and predictability in everyday life. People who do it consistently, even when staying in a hotel, tend to value structure over spontaneity....
September 2, 2026 - 19:32
Who hears you say “thank you”? It matters more than you might thinkA quick thank you can do more than brighten someone`s day. New research from Northeastern University suggests that expressing gratitude makes the speaker appear more trustworthy to others. The...
September 2, 2026 - 02:29
Why do we trust chatbots and how can we use them more wisely? A psychologist explainsPeople tend to trust chatbots far more than they should, and the reason has less to do with the technology itself and more with how our brains process language. A psychologist who studies this...
September 1, 2026 - 11:30
Using AI Personas To Explore The Psychological Landscape Underlying The Langer Mindfulness ScaleA recent experiment involving 1,000 simulated AI personas has turned up a curious finding: the digital subjects consistently scored higher on a standard mindfulness assessment than the average...
August 31, 2026 - 22:02
Nobel economist explains the dark psychology behind Trump’s inner circlePaul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, has offered a blunt psychological reading of Donald Trump`s inner circle. In a recent column, Krugman argues that the former president`s worldview...
August 31, 2026 - 00:14
The Dark Side of Parent Support GroupsParent support groups are often seen as lifelines, places where exhausted mothers and fathers can share struggles and find validation. But beneath the surface of empathy and shared experience, a...
August 30, 2026 - 06:47
Harry Bryant On EAST, Big-Wave Psychology & Fin-GateBryant does not hold back when talking about the so-called `fin-gate` controversy. He explains that the backlash around his fin choice was blown out of proportion, but he also admits it forced him...
August 29, 2026 - 18:35
Trend Persistence and the Psychology of the Trailing Exit for GoldThe idea behind the Nick Rypock Trailing Reverse framework is not entirely new, but its application to the gold market offers a fresh lens on an old problem. The framework belongs to a family of...
August 29, 2026 - 02:39
Eric Morris Trying to Solve Oklahoma State Football’s ‘Psychology Problem’The numbers are stunning when one considers how good Oklahoma State had been for the past 20 years. But this season, the Cowboys have stumbled into a pattern that looks less like a talent gap and...
August 28, 2026 - 16:05
Psychology says spilling your coffee in front of people can make them like you more, not less — researchers call it the pratfall effect, and the fumble humanizes you, but only if they already thought you were competentMost people dread messing up in public. Spilling coffee on your shirt, tripping on a step, or mispronouncing a name feels like a social disaster. But psychology suggests the opposite might be true....
August 27, 2026 - 19:19
Why Hybrids Finally Won Us OverI love hybrids. I own one. In my view, most vehicles should either be fully electric or hybrid, with the exception of heavy-duty trucks and lightweight sports cars. And based on the news this week,...
August 27, 2026 - 00:36
Psychology Says Women Who Stay Sharp at 80 Share These Daily Habits — Most of Us Still Skip ThemBut psychologists who study cognitive aging keep pointing at something else. It is not luck. It is not a magic supplement. It is a set of daily habits that most of us hear about, agree with, and...
August 26, 2026 - 07:47
Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasonsThe debate over where work should happen is far from settled, but psychology offers a clear answer on why so many people resist the daily commute. It is not simply about avoiding traffic or wearing...
August 25, 2026 - 20:16
Practicing gratitude may boost health and well beingResearchers from the Department of Psychology have released findings suggesting that a simple daily practice of gratitude may lead to meaningful improvements in physical health. The study, which...
August 25, 2026 - 13:15
Frontiers | A study on the impact of college students’ employment-oriented social media use on employment anxiety: a dual mediation effect based on social capital and risk perceptionA new study digs into how college students` use of social media for job hunting affects their anxiety about finding work. The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, looks at the...
August 24, 2026 - 21:30
Armenuhi Sargsyan’s path from law to psychology and support for seniors in GyumriLife rarely follows the script we write for ourselves. For Armenuhi Sargsyan, the path she imagined as a teenager, one leading to a law degree and a career in Yerevan`s courts, took a sharp turn....
August 24, 2026 - 03:34
SCCC Psychology Professor Presents Research at National APA ConferenceA Garden City community college professor recently took the stage at the American Psychological Association`s annual convention to share new insights into why some students hold themselves back...
August 23, 2026 - 04:45
This specific type of positive emotion predicts life satisfaction better than the restWe often chase the big, flashy emotions. We want the thrill of a promotion, the rush of a new romance, or the excitement of a spontaneous trip. But a new analysis of nearly 30,000 people suggests...
August 21, 2026 - 17:55
An existential psychologist on making a meaningful lifePsychologist Clay Routledge is raising a concern about how we talk about mental health these days. He argues that our increased focus on psychological well-being has a downside, which he calls the ...
August 21, 2026 - 15:36
Psychologist testifies on abuses Xandria Harris faced from Darius SullivanA day after Xandria Harris took the stand to describe the terror she lived under with her boyfriend, Darius Sullivan, a clinical psychologist testified that the pattern of behavior Harris described...
August 20, 2026 - 18:29
Psychology says people who feel genuinely restored after time in nature aren't indulgent or avoidant —they're often carrying a sensitivity that the built world was never designed to accommodate and the natural world never asks them to hideNew research in psychology suggests that people who feel deeply restored after time outdoors are not being lazy, dramatic, or逃避现实. Instead, their reaction points to a specific trait: high...
August 20, 2026 - 11:29
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy thinks of her children 'every single day' after 2023 killingsA forensic psychologist who evaluated Lindsay Clancy following the 2023 deaths of her three children took the stand this week, offering a rare glimpse into the accused mother`s current mental state...
August 19, 2026 - 22:41
German bishop steps down early, citing ‘psychological strain’A German diocesan bishop stepped down Wednesday at age 66, citing the psychological strain of his office. He becomes the latest in a series of German prelates to resign well before the usual...
August 19, 2026 - 00:16
Why We Can't Look Away: The Psychology Behind True Crime ObsessionA couple of weeks ago, Netflix released The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, a documentary revisiting the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students. The series quickly climbed the...
August 18, 2026 - 07:52
Opinion | What That $20 Burrito Says About the Psychology of InflationWalk into any trendy fast-casual spot these days and you might see it: a single burrito priced at twenty dollars. The reaction is almost universal. People snap photos, post them online, and vent...
August 17, 2026 - 18:28
The Psychology of Hitting the Wall: How to Clear the Biggest Obstacles on Race DayTriathlon is often described as a physical test, but anyone who has lined up for a race knows the real battle happens between the ears. The body can be trained for months, but the mind is what...