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Study uncovers a gendered double standard for interracial
WEBJan 31, 2021 · The study, “ Gendered Racial Boundary Maintenance: Social Penalties for White Women in Interracial Relationships “, was authored by Amelia Stillwell and Brian S. Lowery. New research provides evidence that there is greater prejudice toward interracial relationships involving a White woman and a Black man than relationships.
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WEBPsyPost is an independent science news website dedicated to reporting the latest research on human behavior, cognition, and society. The publication covers the latest discoveries in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, sociology, and similar fields. Our mission is to spread objective and reliable information about psychology and neuroscience ...
REM sleep and the science of dreams: A deep dive into the
WEBSep 24, 2023 · Dreams and nightmares, most vivid during REM sleep, are influenced by factors like age, exercise, temperature, and cortisol levels, serving physiological and cognitive purposes like brain "cleaning" and memory consolidation. While scientific understanding of the mechanisms behind dreaming is progressing, the deeper …
The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · The exploration into the psychology of love spans various disciplines, including social psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, each contributing unique perspectives to our understanding of romantic connections. These studies collectively reveal how aspects such as relationship quality, partner preferences, humor, …
The neuroscience of greed: A glimpse into our brain’s ... - PsyPost
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · In a recent study published in Behavioral and Brain Functions, scientists have delved into the interplay between fear and greed, revealing intriguing insights into our brain’s workings.By examining how individuals’ brains react to negative emotional faces, the research sheds light on the neurological underpinnings of dispositional greed, offering a …
Understanding priming in psychology: An overview - PsyPost
WEBDefinition of Priming. Priming occurs when an individual’s exposure to a specific stimulus influences their response to a subsequent stimulus, without their conscious awareness. This effect can impact various cognitive processes, such as memory, perception, and decision-making. The concept of priming was first rose to prominence into the ...
The psychology of sugar dating: New research dives deep into the ...
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The study, “ ‘I Was Worshiped and in Control:’ Sugar Arrangements Involving Transactional Sex from the Perspective of Both Sugar Babies and Sugar Benefactors,” was authored by Kate B. Metcalfe, Lauren A. Cormier, Pascale J. Lacroix, and Lucia F. O’Sullivan. New research highlights the complexity of sugar dating, blending elements of ...
Study provides evidence that DMT is produced naturally from
WEBJul 15, 2019 · New research published in Scientific Reports indicates that the rat brain is capable of synthesizing and releasing a powerful psychedelic drug called dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Scientists suspect that the same could be true in humans. “I was initially interested in pineal DMT because I thought DMT may contribute to melatonin …
Scientists revisit Solomon Asch’s classic conformity ... - PsyPost
WEBDec 6, 2023 · In a replication and extension of Solomon Asch's 1950s experiments, researchers found that group pressure significantly affects decisions, including political opinions, with monetary incentives only slightly reducing conformity. This study also reveals that openness is the only personality trait among the Big Five significantly correlated with ...