A Psychologist Explains What the Crowds at the Inauguration Say About America
We spoke to Stephen Reicher, an expert in crowd psychology. Continue reading A Psychologist Explains What the Crowds at the Inauguration Say About America
Category Archives: psychology
Seasonal Affective Disorder Might Not Be A Real Thing, Some Researchers Say
About six percent of the US population reports suffering from SAD. Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder Might Not Be A Real Thing, Some Researchers Say
A Scientific Explanation for Why Everyone Hates New Year’s Eve
There’s some truth to the adage that happiness equals reality minus expectations. Continue reading A Scientific Explanation for Why Everyone Hates New Year’s Eve
Virtual Reality Makes Avatars More Important Than Ever
Immersing yourself in an alternative universe is VR’s selling point. But how do the avatars that populate these worlds impact our experiences and our behaviour? Continue reading Virtual Reality Makes Avatars More Important Than Ever
Most People With Depression Go Without Treatment
A survey of 50,000 people in 21 countries paints a grim picture. Continue reading Most People With Depression Go Without Treatment
Scientists Are Worried About ‘Peer Review by Algorithm’
A researcher scanned 50,000 papers for statistical errors using an automated system. Continue reading Scientists Are Worried About ‘Peer Review by Algorithm’
French Media Stopped Publishing Terrorists’ Photos. Research Says They’re Right.
If we’re careful to print and consume media that promotes empathy, it could change what we’re experiencing on the ground. Continue reading French Media Stopped Publishing Terrorists’ Photos. Research Says They’re Right.
Oh My God, Ducklings Are Capable of Abstract Thought
A new paper shows newborn ducklings can distinguish between the concepts of “same” and “different.” Continue reading Oh My God, Ducklings Are Capable of Abstract Thought
Why Can’t Scientists Reproduce a Definition of ‘Reproducibility’?
Everyone wants reproducible results, but no one can say what that actually means. Continue reading Why Can’t Scientists Reproduce a Definition of ‘Reproducibility’?
How VR Could Be Used to Treat Severe Paranoia
“The best way to deal with a fear is to go into the situation. And learn that you are safer than you think.” Continue reading How VR Could Be Used to Treat Severe Paranoia