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Sound Amplifies Suspense in Horror Films Without Altering Time Perception, Study Suggests
Mon Feb 05 2024
A groundbreaking study conducted by German researchers explores the effect of suspense on our perception of time in horror films, finding that while sound amplifies suspense, it does not alter time perception. The study sheds light on the role of sou...
Factors Influencing American Adoption of Climate-Friendly Behaviors
Tue Nov 28 2023
New research reveals factors shaping Americans' adoption of climate-friendly behaviors, aiding development of effective policies and interventions.
Link Between Anxiety, Autism Traits, and Disordered Eating
Fri Nov 24 2023
Pioneering study links anxiety, autism traits, and adult eating habits, shedding light on under-researched area.
The Psychology Behind Rejected Monetary Handouts
Fri Nov 24 2023
Unraveling the Mystery: Regret & Rational Punishment in Rejected Money Offers. New study challenges traditional economic theory. #Psychology #Behavior
Autistic People Both Express and Interpret Emotions Differently
Tue Nov 14 2023
Unmasking facial expression diversity: How autism challenges emotions & communication. Study reveals nuances in expression styles & their impact.
Some Addiction Psychologists Dislike "Preaddiction” Label
Wed Nov 01 2023
Examining the Pros and Cons of the Proposed 'Preaddiction' Label: What it could mean for Substance Use Disorder.
How to Reduce Pain From Weight-Based Rejection and Discrimination
Sat Oct 14 2023
New research reveals the causes of weight-based rejection and proposes strategies for positive social change. Find out more.
Extreme Misogyny in Incels Probably Not Caused by Sexual Frustration
Fri Sep 29 2023
New Study Challenges Link Between Sexual Frustration and Extreme Misogyny in Incels: Understanding the Psychology behind Misogynis
Study Challenges Prevailing Theory: Infants Grasp Language Through Overhearing Conversations
Mon Sep 11 2023
New research finds infants can understand words even without direct speech, suggesting they learn language by overhearing conversations.
How People Navigate Dating After Rejection
Mon Sep 11 2023
New research reveals how individuals navigate new romantic relationships after rejection, displaying prosocial behavior rather than aggression.
Simulating a Bad Trip With VR Used to Treat Anxiety
Mon Sep 04 2023
Researchers propose a new aesthetic, "numadelic," to create transformative VR experiences similar to near-death and psychedelic encounters.
How Ambiguity and Noise Increase Pro-majority Sentiment
Sun Sep 03 2023
Discover how new research explains how noise and ambiguity can actually foster consensus and overcome confirmation bias in opinion formation. #research #consensusbias #opinions
Holistic Face Processing in Humans
Wed Aug 16 2023
New study uncovers different aspects of holistic face processing: facilitation and interference effects explored.
Do Public Pools Increase Prejudice?
Wed Aug 16 2023
New research reveals interethnic contact at public pools increases prejudice and far-right support, highlighting the need for better policy solutions.
How Metacognition Drives Confidence and Uncertainty
Mon Jul 10 2023
A new unpublished paper titled "Metacognition and Confidence: A Review and Synthesis" explores the neural basis of confidence and uncertainty and its impact on metacognition. The paper provides a roadmap for bridging the gap between the neuroscience...
Detecting Depression With Deep Learning and Brain Scans
Mon Jul 10 2023
New research has found promising results in using deep learning models to identify biomarkers in children and adolescents diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The study, titled "Resting-state EEG Classification of Children and Adolescents...
New Method Predicts Drug-Target Interactions with Unparalleled Accuracy
Sun Jul 09 2023
Researchers have developed a new method for predicting drug-target interactions, according to an unpublished paper titled "Meta-Path-based Probabilistic Soft Logic for Drug-Target Interaction Prediction." The goal of the method is to automate and sp...