Cognition
Are Trigger Warnings Actually Helpful?
New research suggests that trigger warnings are, at best, trivially helpful.
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
Cognition
Podcast Recap (March 2019): Closing the Critical Thinking Gap and Igniting Your Character Strengths
The Psychology Podcast recap for March 2019
Cognition
The Light Triad vs. Dark Triad of Personality
New research contrasts two very different profiles of human nature
Cognition
Podcast Recap (February 2019): The Alter-Ego Effect and the Flexibility of Human Sexuality
The Psychology Podcast recap for February 2019
Cognition
When Does Intelligence Peak?
Maybe that's not even the right question
Cognition
Liberals and Conservatives Are Both Susceptible to Fake News, but for Different Reasons
New research suggests both liberals and conservatives are motivated to believe fake news, and dismiss real news that contradicts their ideologies
Cognition
Are Intellectuals Suffering a Crisis of Meaning?
What is the relationship between intellectual giftedness and meaning in life?
Cognition
Podcast Recap (January 2019): Honoring the Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and a Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
The Psychology Podcast recap for January 2019
Cognition
There Is No Nature–Nurture War
One of the leading behavioral geneticists of our time is promulgating outdated notions about the interplay of nature and nurture
Cognition
Are Psychopaths Attracted to Other Psychopaths?
Psychopathic birds of a feather flock together...
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