Toilet paper stockpiling linked to these personality traits
In a new study, researchers found that people who feel more threatened by COVID-19 and rank highly on scales of emotionality and conscientiousness were...
Why ‘playing hard to get’ may actually work
In a new study, researchers examined the effects playing hard to get, a mating strategy that is likely to instill a certain degree of...
These personality traits may affect your risk of ‘pre-dementia’
In a new study, researchers found that some common personality traits may affect people’s risk of developing pre-dementia conditions.
The research was conducted by a...
What we can’t see can help us find things
Anyone who's ever tried to find something in a hurry knows how helpful it is to think about the lost item's color, size and...
Web of psychological cues may tempt people to reveal more online
While most people will say they are extremely concerned with their online privacy, previous experiments have shown that, in practice, users readily divulge privacy...
6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development
Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...
Panic buying ahead of coronavirus pandemic: irrational or prudent thinking
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only access one item – would you choose toilet paper?
Fears that coronavirus COVID-19 will...
Men can smell when a woman is sexually aroused
In a new study, researchers found that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women.
The detection of sexual arousal through...
Smelling your lover’s shirt may help you sleep better
In a new study, researchers found that the scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep.
They found study participants who were exposed to their...
Revenge is more enjoyable than forgiveness — at least in stories
We appreciate stories of forgiveness -- but we really like to see revenge, a new study suggests.
When it comes to entertainment, people enjoy seeing...