The Black Mamba Effect: Psychological Science Says Adopting an Alter Ego...
For years, whenever we asked each other for advice, my daughters and I often replied, “What would Granddaddy Haden do?” Usually, that would end the problem-solving: My dad would have chosen the hard...
View ArticleLinking Developmental Delays and Parenting Strategies With Inclusivity in Mind
How do parents adjust their behavior in the context of neurodiversity? Under the Cortex features Alexandra Sullivan (University of California, San Francisco), a psychological scientist who studies...
View ArticleSimine Vazire Hopes to Fix Psychology’s Credibility Crisis
… A movement to try to fix things began more than a decade ago. Now, one of its leading lights has ascended to one of the most powerful positions in the field. On January 1st Simine Vazire took over...
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New Research in Psychological Science
Social Concepts Simplify Complex Reinforcement LearningLeor M. Hackel and David A. KalksteinPeople often generalize rewarding experiences with individuals (“Lisa”) to abstract social roles...
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People Are Inclined to Hide a Contagious Illness While Around Others,...
A startling number of people conceal an infectious illness to avoid missing work, travel, or social events, new research at the University of Michigan suggests. The findings are reported in...
View ArticleWe All Love to Be Loved, But Women May Experience Love More Frequently than Men
Conventional wisdom holds that men and women approach romance differently. But new research suggests that love is important for well-being regardless of gender—and the differences that do exist may...
View ArticleWhat Comes Next? The Joy of Anticipating Melodies
Are you passionate about music? As we explore new songs, part of the excitement comes from successfully predicting their outcomes, as suggested by scientific research. In this episode of Under the...
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Driving Simulation and AI Deepen Insights into Impulsivity
Psychological research often relies on participants to report or reflect on their own behavior, but these perceptions don’t always align with how they act in the real world or even during experiments...
View ArticleDiscerning Discoveries
People make ill-informed decisions every day. They buy costly food supplements that have measurable but minimal health benefits. They reject medicines that carry the slightest of safety risks. Many...
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Talking Politics With Strangers Isn’t as Awful as You’d Expect, Research...
Many of us avoid discussing politics with someone who holds an opposing viewpoint, assuming the exchange will turn nasty or awkward. But having those conversations is far more gratifying than we...
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