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People Are Inclined to Hide a Contagious Illness While Around Others, Research Shows

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.
29-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Detention Fails to Help Young Lawbreakers Avoid Further Offenses, Report Shows

Youth who are caught stealing, using illegal drugs, or committing other moderate crimes are far less likely to reoffend when they receive therapy, life-skills training, and other rehabilitative help rather than legal punishment, a growing body of...
23-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment in Various Ways, Scientists Say

Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new scientific report.
15-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Artificial Intelligence Systems Excel at Imitation, but Not Innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are often depicted as sentient agents poised to overshadow the human mind. But AI lacks the crucial human ability of innovation, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found.
12-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Caution: Content Warnings Do Not Reduce Stress, Study Shows

Trigger warnings are designed to help people avoid or emotionally prepare for encountering disturbing content. But those warnings heighten distress rather than alleviate it, a new research analysis shows.
12-Oct-2023 11:15 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction Deserve More Attention, Health Scientists Say

Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction, but researchers often overlook these psychological contributors and their treatments in favor of biological causes, according to a new research...
27-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Association for Psychological Science (APS) Statement on Looming U.S. Government Shutdown

The Association for Psychological Science calls on Congress to promptly fund the US government for the coming fiscal year to sustain important scientific programs and initiatives.
26-Sep-2023 10:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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In the “I” of the Beholder: People Believe Self-Relevant Artwork is More Beautiful

New research shows how we prefer art that speaks to our sense of self. The findings could lead to more effective forms of art therapy, but can also lead media companies to generate addictive content online.
14-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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The Littlest Linguists: New Research on Language Development

How do children learn language, and how is language related to other cognitive and social skills? Psychological scientists have researched these questions for many decades. Here’s a look at some recent research (2020–2021) on language...
1-Sep-2021 3:55 PM EDT

APS Backgrounder Series: Psychology and COVID-19

Through an ongoing series of backgrounders, the Association for Psychological Science (APS) is exploring many of the psychological factors that can help the public understand and collectively combat the spread of COVID-19. Each backgrounder...
30-Mar-2020 2:50 PM EDT

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