Psychology

Never make big decisions on an empty stomach, new study shows

We all know that food shopping when hungry is a bad idea. In a new study, researchers suggest that people might want to avoid making...

How people with psychopathic personality control their ‘dark impulses’

People with psychopathic traits are predisposed toward antisocial behavior that can result in "unsuccessful" outcomes such as incarceration. However, many individuals with psychopathic traits are...

People with autism can become good social psychologists

In a new study, researchers found people with autism traits are as good or even slightly better social psychologists than people who do not...

Compassion is at the heart of romantic love

In a new study, researchers found it is compassion that sets hearts racing when choosing a partner. The new finding shed light on which traits...

These personality traits linked to phone addiction

In a new study, researchers have identified the personality traits that increase or decrease the degree of vulnerability to so-called “nomophobia”. It is defined as...

Digital detox may not improve your wellbeing, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found a 24-hour period of abstinence from a smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable. The research was...

Algorithms cannot detect liars by facial expressions, says new study

Though algorithms are increasingly being deployed in all facets of life, a new USC study has found that they fail basic tests as truth...

Why do men feel a lower waist-to-hip ratio sexier?

Male turkeys famously will attempt to mate with a head on a stick. In fact, gobblers prize a snug snood over the whole hen. How...

Why narcissists tend to make bad decisions

In a new study, researchers found narcissists are less likely to use critical thinking processes that are important for solving problems and making sound...

Share your goals—but be careful whom you tell

If you want to achieve a goal, make sure you share your objective with the right person. In a new set of studies, researchers found...