The Latest Breaking News from Psychology

Australian university brings in AI chatbot to help teach psychology classes

Academics say using AI for teaching may create ‘damaging issues’

The Independent UK · Sep 2

If Blue Is Your Favorite Color, Here's What It Probably Says About How You Want Your Home to Feel, According to a Color Psychology Expert

If you keep returning to blue in your home, this is what it might mean about the experiences you value and how you want your home to support them

Livingetc · Sep 2

The Stress Test That Reliably Spikes Cortisol Is Also Wearing on the People in the Lab Coats

Forty six scientists who run psychology's best known stress test describe what the procedure costs the panel, not just the volunteers.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

Psychology says if you cannot put a book down mid-chapter, your brain may hate leaving stories unfinished

Psychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitrary point can create a sense of incompleteness, making it more satisfying to finish a chapter, section or natural break before putting the book down.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Grandparents love grandkids more than their children? A 2021 psychology study explains why they shower their grandchildren with more affection, attention and warmth

Psychology behind grandparents loving their grandchildren more than their children: Grandmothers' brains show heightened emotional empathy when they look at their grandchildren, while viewing their adult children triggers greater activity in areas associated with cognitive empathy. Neuroscience suggests this difference may help explain why grandparents often appear more relaxed and…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Psychology says people who break eye contact while explaining something complicated may be protecting their attention

Eye contact carries powerful social information. When you look directly at someone, your brain is taking in more than their eyes, it is also reading their facial expressions, emotional reactions and other subtle cues that help you understand the interaction.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Psychology says people who save screenshots they never look at may be collecting a sense of future security

People may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, worry they might need it again, feel emotionally attached to the content, or simply find comfort in knowing it's safely stored for future access.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Psychology says people who avoid listening to voice notes may not dislike the person sending them

The next time someone leaves your voice note unopened, it may have far less to do with rejection than you think. They could be caught up with work, somewhere they can't listen comfortably, or simply waiting until they have the mental space to focus. Some people process written words more…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Psychology says people who feel compelled to finish every puzzle they start may be responding to the same psychological desire for resolution that researchers call the need for cognitive closure

The need for cognitive closure describes a psychological trait driving task completion. This trait influences how individuals approach uncertain situations and make decisions. Research shows higher need for closure leads to greater effort when tasks require sustained mental work. Completing puzzles and solving problems provides a satisfying sense of resolution.…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Psychology reveals why some people rarely initiate conversations - These personality traits may explain their quiet behavior

Some individuals feel more at ease allowing others to initiate discussions, a preference that is not inherently unfriendly. This tendency can be rooted in introversion and a yearning for deeper relationships. Personal caution and introspective tendencies also shape their timing in conversations. Research has highlighted that personality traits significantly affect…

The Economic Times · Aug 31