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Does subliminal messaging really work?
By Tyler Santora published
Does this advertising technique actually work?
Why Do People Have Different Personalities?
By Marcus Woo published
Where do personalities come from, and why are they so different?
The Science Behind Your (Irrational) Fear of Friday the 13th
By Kimberly Hickok published
Friday the 13th is what you make it, and it's OK if you think it's unlucky.
Does Adversity Really Make Us Stronger?
By Eranda Jayawickreme, Frank J. Infurna published
In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. Here's what the science says.
Wealthy Couple Gives UCLA $20 Million to Find the 'Antidote' to an Unkind World
By Nicoletta Lanese published
UCLA has established a new institute dedicated to studying and promoting kindness.
Men Notice Messes As Much As Women. Here's Why They Don't Clean Up.
By Sarah Thebaud, Sabino Kornrich published
There's a reason men do a third as much housework as women do.
How Accurate Is the Myers-Briggs Personality Test?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Can Myers-Briggs Predict Your Personality?
Dissecting the Bloodthirsty Bliss of Death Metal
By David Noonan published
Fans of this violent music report feelings of transcendence and positive emotions; psychologists want to learn why
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