Psychology

Scientists unlock the mystery behind “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”

Researchers at Northwestern University have unraveled the mystery behind the age-old saying, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Their findings, published in...

The power of presentation in decision making

When faced with a choice between receiving a smaller amount of money soon or a larger amount later, the way the options are presented...

Scientists find link between ADHD and hoarding behaviors

New research has shed light on a significant association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hoarding behaviors. The study, funded by the British Academy and...

Mathematics unravels the complexity of social dilemmas

In a new study from the Chatterjee group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), researchers have unveiled a new mathematical model...

Why older people are easily harmed by scams

In today's world, financial scams targeting the elderly have become a significant issue, with older adults losing over $28 billion each year. Shockingly, nearly...

Choosing the best candidate may not always be just

A recent study published by the American Psychological Association has unveiled an intriguing insight into how people's perceptions of merit-based hiring change once they...

How do we understand jealousy?

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) embarked on a study to delve into how well we understand the triggers of...

Having a life goal could boost your dating app appeal

New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals an intriguing insight into the dating world: showing a sense of purpose in one's life...

Research shows an important cause of self-destroy behavior

From when we are young, we learn that our actions have outcomes, whether good or bad. But interestingly, some adults might have a hard...

Why social rejection is more painful to some people

When bad things happen, like a tough breakup or an embarrassing moment, it's common for people to keep thinking about it. But for some,...