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Turns Out, Faking a Smile Might Not Make You Happier After All
By Stephanie Pappas published
A prominent psychological finding fails to hold up in a major replication attempt.
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Getting in Character: The Psychology Behind Cosplay
By Mindy Weisberger published
Cosplay ain't your typical Halloween costume.
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The Most and Least Empathetic Countries in the World
By Laura Geggel published
Which countries are the most empathetic? According to the results of a new survey, people in Ecuador reported having the most empathy, while people in Lithuania reported having the least.
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Rich People Really Do Ignore You When They Walk By
By Rachael Rettner published
Wealthy people appear to spend less time looking at other human beings, according to a new study that used Google Glass headsets to track people's gazes.
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The New Science of Willpower: Can Self-Control Really Get Used Up?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A major idea in psychology might be all wrong.
![Pretty hipster girl taking selfie and making duck face. Sending kisses and holding peace sign.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BuT6JCGhgTebN9bqeqNDbU-320-80.jpg)
Selfie-Esteem: Smartphone Pics Can Boost Spirits
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Selfies may be good for your mental health, a new study finds.
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Changing Face of Science: The Psychology of Face Transplants
By Stephanie Pappas published
Face transplantation is psychologically unlike other transplants because face transplants involve a re-understanding of what it means to be yourself.
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