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Go Ahead, Ask for Help. It Makes People Happy
People's concerns about asking others for help are "oftentimes exaggerated and mistaken," says social psychologist Xuan Zhao.
Study Gauges Americans’ Views on Military Intervention
The United States public prefers when the country works with other military powers, protects civilians, and resolves conflict peacefully, research on military intervention finds.
People Think They Should Talk Less to Be Liked, but New Research Suggests You Should Speak up in Conversations with Strangers
The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.
Women Are Reentering the Workforce, but Black Women Face Continued Hurdles
Women may be reentering the workforce, but the numbers are uneven, with more Black women leaving.
COVID-19 Distress Upped Vax Rates, but not Distancing
People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.
The Perks of Positivity May Depend on Race and Culture
"There may be nuance in terms of what positive psychological factors protect people, depending on their race and their culture...""
Many People Lost Sense of Time During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic altered many people's sense of time, leading to trouble keeping track of days and feeling that hours either rushed by or slowed down.
Human Nature Can Steer People Away from New Things – and that Can Blind Them to Novel Threats
Those who seek to cause harm are as capable of generating creative ideas as anyone else. Two psychologists and counterterrorism scholars suggest how not to overlook a new danger.
Language Patterns Reveal People’s Hidden Feelings About Others
New research digs into how patterns in the language people use to describe their feelings can reveal what they really think about other groups of people.
Just 1 Hour of Lost Sleep Saps Our Generosity
New research links lack of sleep to reduced generosity, suggesting a link between lost rest and broad social problems.
People Doubt Their Actions Affect Climate Change. Is That a Bad Thing?
More Americans are blaming corporations, not individuals, for the climate crisis, a new poll shows.
Politicians Seek to Control Classroom Discussions about Slavery in the U.S.
Lawmakers are seeking to downplay the role that slavery played in the development of the United States, but history tells a different story.
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