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A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups
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Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8
What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?
Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 1
Study uncovers the biological signs of human attraction
Researchers found that when two people are attracted to one another, their heart rates tend to synchronize and their palms sweat together.
Joseph Shavit
- May 6
This kind of flirting works best
Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 23
This is what fifteen food choices say about you, according to a psychologist
How we prepare and eat our food can directly correlate to our true personalities, according to new national research.
Joshua Shavit
- Apr 19
Are people more willing to empathize with animals or with other humans?
Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans? A new Penn State study suggests the answer may be complicated.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 19
Analysis shows why people shout during Zoom calls
If you find yourself shouting and gesticulating wildly if others can’t hear you during a Zoom call, you’re not alone.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 7
Tell-tale signs you’re in dire need of a vacation, according to new poll
The poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Apple Vacations, aimed to uncover the tell-tale signs of people needing a getaway.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 5
Study finds link between accountability to God, psychological well-being
Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 18
Celebrities vs influencers: New research determines a winner
New research looks at who we trust more for product marketing: celebrities or beauty influencers.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15
It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick
2020 surveys show huge numbers of Americans perceive that politics exact a chronic negative toll on their health.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 11
Virtual Reality could help make therapy easier
New research shows many people are more comfortable speaking to an avatar than a real person.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 7
Does checking your credit score help or hurt?
A new study sought to identify root causes for information avoidance, particularly around consumer finance matters.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 3
Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 27, 2021
New therapy found to swiftly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to research.
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 24, 2021
New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
Research to tackle psychiatric conditions where maladaptive decisions are observed through exposure to ultrasound neuromodulation.
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 20, 2021
Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study
Stories reveal the emotional toll of prolonged separation across geographical distances when loved ones are no longer ‘just one flight away’
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 6, 2021
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 29, 2021
Shopping carts save shoppers money as pushing reduces spending, finds new study
Shoppers are likely to save money in the run up to the holiday season if they use standard shopping carts, new research has found.