Psychology : Science World Report

Jun 25, 2013 02:25 PM EDT

Desk Size May Make You Dishonest: A Larger Space Means Less Honesty

Could the size of your desk affect how honest you are? Apparently, it can. New research reveals that a person's physical environment affects their likelihood of dishonest behavior.

Jun 17, 2013 10:40 PM EDT

I Bet It's Biased: One Easy Step to Squash Expert Opinions

Accusations of scientific bias are the new catch-all weapon for anti-science commentators and climate deniers. Why are they effective? New research shows they may exploit part of our psychology.

Jun 06, 2013 04:50 PM EDT

Researchers Found Out How to Manipulate Existing Memories

A series of studies conducted by an Iowa State University research team shows that it is possible to manipulate an existing memory simply by suggesting new or different information. The key is timing and recall of that memory, said Jason Chan, an assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State.

Jun 04, 2013 05:37 PM EDT

Online Dating Leads to High Amount of Marriages, and Usually Better Ones

More than a third of marriages between 2005 and 2012 began online, according to new research at the University of Chicago, which also found that online couples have happier, longer marriages.

Apr 05, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

Sexuality Greatly Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological and Psychological Effects Cause Loss of Identity

More than three million Americans are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, a condition associated with physical, cognitive and emotional problems that can affect sexual and marital stability, identity and self-esteem. Deciphering the impact of TBI on sexuality, an investigative team c...

Jan 28, 2013 05:14 PM EST

Watching Cat Videos and Puppies Can Lead to "Cute Aggression" Behavior [Pictures!]

A Yale University study claims that looking at cute things, like cat videos and puppies, invokes not just an urge towards gentleness and care, but also a response dubbed "cute aggression," in which people respond to cuteness in a physical way.

Dec 27, 2012 03:41 PM EST

Expressing negative emotions could extend lifespan

German researchers just published a study that shows statistically that people who constrain themselves and don't express anger live on average 2 years shorter than individuals who do.