Category: Psychology

The human mind, emotions, and behavior for a deeper insight into ourselves.

Gender and influence

Dominance benefits men and prestige benefits women in social influence

A study explores how dominance and prestige affect social influence for men and women, revealing that gender stereotypes and time shift their effectiveness.
The power of asking for help

Asking for help as a flirting strategy

A recent study reveals that seeking help can signal romantic interest, suggesting that dependency-oriented requests may enhance attraction in relationships.
Navigating masculinity

Strategic disinvestment from masculinity linked to poor psychosocial outcomes

A study highlights that men distancing themselves from traditional masculinity experience increased distress and anger, revealing complex ties between identity and mental health.
Insights on decision-making

Men exhibit stronger sunk cost bias than women when mating motives are activated

Research shows men are more likely than women to maintain decisions based on prior investments in romantic contexts, suggesting evolution shapes these biases across situations.
AI for mental health

Generative AI chatbots as emotional sanctuaries for mental health

A study reveals that generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT provide emotional support, insightful guidance, and joy, acting as a unique tool for mental health care.
AI personas and social media

Meta explores AI characters on social media

Meta's experimental AI characters on Facebook and Instagram were quickly removed after facing backlash due to surreal and concerning content. Insights reveal the shortcomings of such AI profiles.
Understanding fatigue bias

Women tend to report greater fatigue than men, yet observers see them as less tired

A study reveals gender bias in fatigue perception: observers underestimate women’s fatigue and overestimate men’s, reflecting stereotypes that affect health views.
Shifting landscapes of belief

Modern social conditions do not decrease religiosity, study finds

A study analyzing data from 1989 to 2020 highlights that modern social conditions do not lead to a decrease in religiosity, challenging common assumptions.
Understanding sleep and memory

Bad sleep leaves the brain more vulnerable to intrusive thoughts

Sleep deprivation heightens the brain's struggle with unwanted thoughts, revealing links between memory processes and mental health.