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ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder
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A recent study finds that more extreme or eccentric ideas tend to gather more “likes” on social media platforms. The results showed a clear trend: ideas that deviate significantly from the norm are more likely to capture attention and engage interactions.
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Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, new study finds. Compared to those without this disorder, individuals with ADHD face almost three times the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.
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A new study found that individuals with stronger psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment tended to have more pronounced social appearance anxiety | Individuals with more pronounced narcissism, on the other hand, tended to have lower social appearance anxiety.
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ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood, with some surprising impacts on life success: The study found that ADHD symptoms not only persisted over a 15-year period but also were related to various aspects of life success, including relationships and career satisfaction.
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A recent study provides evidence in favor of strength training as a potential complementary strategy to combat depression.
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Orthorexia nervosa is linked to low self-esteem and high levels of obsessive perfectionism. It is an eating disorder that may not be as widely recognized as anorexia or bulimia, and is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with eating food that one considers healthy.
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Psychological experiences underlie psilocybin therapy's success: Mystical experiences and ego dissolution identified as key mediators
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Time spend playing video games is not associated with anxiety or stress among college students
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Researchers embarked on a journey to understand how constructed languages (conlangs) in popular fantasy culture evoke specific impressions in listeners | The results, uncovered several factors that influence perceptions of conlangs, irrespective of the context in which it is presented.
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Individuals who spend considerable time on social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, and those who engage with photo-editing apps, are more likely to consider undergoing cosmetic surgery.
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People with pronounced psychological entitlement were more likely to have visited non-essential venues such as buffets, spas, and casinos during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and these risky behaviors were related to heightened belief in conspiracy theories.
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New research finds how societal norms and expectations related to gender roles influence individuals’ sexual behaviors within intimate partnerships | The adherence to traditional gender roles is associated with a decrease in sexual desire but an increase in the frequency of sexual activities.
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Psychological predictors of openness to sugar dating: Massive global study reveals key insights. Sugar dating attitudes are linked traditional gender roles, sociosexual orientation, parasite stress, economic inequality, and dark personality traits
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Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education | Specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that ‘play is under siege’ for US children. Kids were playing less, and – it was feared – with a lesser quality.
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Research suggesting men are superior to women in certain aspects is often viewed less favorably than research showing the opposite. A recent study examined this issue, finding evidence that perceived harm to women is a key factor driving negative reactions to male-favoring findings.
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People see two distinct types of nonconformists: mavericks and contrarians. Mavericks are seen as competent, suited for leadership, more likely male and older. Contrarians are seen as social, low in warmth, neurotic, suited for creativity and self-expression, more likely to be female and younger.
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High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation reduces craving for cocaine
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Discomfort with men displaying stereotypically feminine behaviors, or femmephobia, was found to be a significant force driving heterosexual men to engage in anti-gay actions, finds a new study.
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New research suggests that getting married can affect men’s earnings differently depending on the country: German men tend to earn more after marriage, while U.S. men with children see a decrease in their earnings, and U.K. men experience a slight increase.
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Psychopathic tendencies are linked to a psychological predisposition towards populism. Populism can manifest across the political spectrum, from left to right, and has been a driving force behind various political movements and leaders around the world, including Donald Trump in the United States.
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New research provides evidence that the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, may have the unique ability to enhance emotional responses to positive (but not negative) social interactions.
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Recent US presidential elections triggered religious and spiritual struggles, new study finds, suggesting that the divisive and polarizing nature of these elections not only affected societal and communal relationships but also deeply impacted individuals’ internal spiritual and moral landscapes.
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A study of working adults found that males are 91% more likely than females to be invested in the stock market. With every year of age, the odds of being invested in the stock market increased by 3%.
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Hearing relaxing words during sleep slows down your heart rate: Study finds hearts respond to different types of words heard during sleep, with relaxing words causing a slow down in cardiac activity, reflecting a deeper state of sleep compared to neutral words
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Psychology study: Men are more likely to choose riskier tasks, especially when paired with women
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Female Trump supporters exhibit slightly elevated subclinical psychopathy, study finds
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New study reveals that the physical attractiveness of male entrepreneurs and venture capitalists significantly impacts financial decision-making in venture capital investment.
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Children living in surroundings with more greenspace tend to have lower anxiety, study finds
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Dopamine isn't just a "feel good" chemical: New study reveals its role in reversal learning in helping us learn from our mistakes and adjust our decisions accordingly.
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A study that analyzed over 1,500 faces discovered that faces with unique facial proportions are perceived as less attractive | Males found the more feminine faces of women to be more beautiful, whereas masculinity had little to no impact on women’s perception of male attractiveness.
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Revisiting the science of attraction: Averageness is key to facial beauty, study finds
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A new study suggests that sleep deprivation could be robbing us of our ability to fully enjoy life’s happier moments. By using emotion-inducing film clips, researchers show that while our negative emotions seem to weather sleepless nights, our positive feelings take a hit, becoming less intense.
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The startling impact of early life adversity. Findings imply that this rapid maturation could limit the window for neuroplasticity, potentially affecting the development of higher brain functions and predisposing individuals to cognitive and mental health challenges later in life
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The “love hormone” holds the key to better memory, according to new neuroscience research
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White Americans who perceive significant discrimination against their racial group are more likely to harbor doubts about the integrity of election outcomes, according to recent research
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Distinct brain systems are altered in depression for natural and monetary reward processing | The study provides the first evidence that reward alterations in depression differ depending on the type of reward.
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New research reveals how mobile sports betting fuels riskier gambling behaviors
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An intriguing psychedelic assessment is back from the dead, thanks to Swiss scientists
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New research has found that individuals with more pronounced borderline personality features are more inclined to experience suspicious jealousy | This jealousy increases their likelihood of engaging in behaviors aimed at retaining their mate, both by providing benefits and inflicting costs.
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High doses of DXM (dextromethorphan) and psilocybin, substances known for their hallucinogenic effects, can lead to significant psychological benefits when administered in a controlled, supportive setting, finds a new double-blind placebo study in healthy volunteers by Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Recent study of toddlers found that children’s screen use time is positively associated with the stress of their parents | Toddlers whose parents reported experiencing more stress tended to use screen media more who had positive attitudes towards screen media.
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The psychology of sugar dating: New research dives deep into the realities of sugar arrangements | Recent study gives a fresh insight into the motivations, benefits, perceived disadvantages, and the nuanced power dynamics at play.
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Individuals with stronger beliefs in Christian nationalist ideology are significantly more likely to oppose reallocating police funding to social services such as mental health, housing, and other areas, according to new research.
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Virtual reality exposure therapy shows promise in treating anxiety in young people
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Individuals who use psychedelic substances like LSD and psilocybin may experience a significant increase in unusual visual phenomena, such as seeing patterns or intense colors that are not there
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Dark personality traits linked to engagement in environmental activism | Research suggests that individuals at the forefront of environmental causes might not only be driven by altruistic motives but also by traits often perceived negatively
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The strength between therapists and patients appears to play a crucial role in the effectiveness of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to new research.
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Ancient brain structure turns out to be more important than realized: The superior colliculus plays a more vital role in how we see and perceive the world than previously understood
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A new study suggests that individuals with a more positive outlook and engaging social behavior tend to have happier marriages. Conversely, negative temperament, characterized by traits such as moodiness and emotional instability, predicted lower marital satisfaction.
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People addicted to sex tend to have more difficulty controlling their emotions when upset, study finds
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A new study has found that both moderate and vigorous physical activities are associated with lower levels of specific depressive symptoms, notably anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure) and fatigue.
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Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that certain brain responses to potential monetary losses can predict the likelihood of relapse in individuals recovering from stimulant addiction
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ADHD symptoms are reduced after ayahuasca retreat experience, study finds
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A recent study found individuals are more likely to remember negative information about sexually active women than men | These findings replicate and extend previous research on the sexual double standard, a societal bias that evaluates men and women differently for similar sexual behaviors.
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Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder severity is associated with vulnerable narcissism, study finds
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Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
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An extra hour of sleep brings multiple health benefits for college students, study finds
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A recent study discovered that adding caffeine to the drinking water of rats exposed to social isolation stress can protect them from developing spatial memory impairments.
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Caffeine use prevents stress-induced impairment of spatial memory
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Study sheds light on how the brain consolidates emotional memories during sleep
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Violent video games decrease stress hormones, study finds
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The size of men’s social networks, particularly their close and extended friendship circles, is related to their mental health. Men with fewer friends in these networks are more likely to experience higher levels of depressive symptoms, both in the present and in the future.
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