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Psychology of Hate: What Motivates White Supremacists?
Nascent supremacists are like atoms missing a proton. They're lacking something socially or emotionally, and white supremacist groups step in to fill the void.
Reputation Study Asks, Would You Rather Cut Off Your Hand or Be Known as a Nazi?
A new study reveals just how far people may be willing to go to protect their reputations.
Watching Porn at an Early Age Linked to Poor Attitudes Toward Women
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
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
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
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
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
Could drugs or devices make people more moral?
