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Watching Porn at an Early Age Linked to Poor Attitudes Toward Women
By Rachael Rettner published
The age at which men first looked at porn appears to be related to their views on women later in life, but in surprising ways.
Psychopaths' Brains Reveal Secrets of Their Immoral Behavior
By Charles Q. Choi published
Known for their superficial charms but lack of empathy, psychopaths behave in impulsive ways. Now, a new brain scan study may reveal why.
Knowing Yourself: How to Improve Your Understanding of Others
By Cari Nierenberg published
Gaining a better understanding of yourself may also improve your capacity to better understand other people, a new study suggests.
Shopping Hungry? Psychology Trick Could Stifle Bad Food Choices
By Sara G. Miller published
It's a scenario you've probably experienced: You go to the supermarket hungry, and you end up with a shopping cart filled with foods you probably wouldn't buy if you weren't feeling famished.
Why Bad Moods Are Good For You
By Joseph Paul Forgas published
Bad moods and sadness are a normal, and even a useful and adaptive part of being human, helping us cope with many everyday situations and challenges.
Why We Probably Can't Use Tech to Become More Moral
By Charles Q. Choi published
Could drugs or devices make people more moral?
Don't Worry If You're a Worrier … It Could Be Good for You
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The right amount of worrying might be good for you.
Why Narcissists Want to Make Their Partners Jealous
By Stephanie Pappas published
Narcissistic people have their reasons.
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