157 news posts in Psychology

Psychology

07 Feb 2018

How expectations impact actual exam scores

Given similar academic results, students who expect higher scores actually attain them: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

07 Feb 2018

Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance

The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

02 Feb 2018

Moving pictures, feeble words: Emotional images sway people more than emotional words

Researchers find that emotive images alter people’s behavior, while emotive words do not

Psychology

17 Jan 2018

Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature

Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

05 Dec 2017

Xenophobia strongly linked to Brexit, regardless of voter age, gender or education

A Frontiers in Psychology study shows British citizens who fear immigrants were more likely to have voted to leave the EU, and identifies collective narcissism as a new voting variable.

Psychology

01 Dec 2017

Autonomy and alcohol consumption may go hand in hand

Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

21 Nov 2017

Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving

Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

03 Nov 2017

Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader

New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace

Psychology

31 Oct 2017

Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality

Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Psychology

04 Oct 2017

Why don’t students use learning strategies?

Many university students don’t use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Psychology

28 Sep 2017

“We need to depict women as victors rather than victims”

Interview with Tolulope Jolaade Adeogun on a new Research Topic in Frontiers in Sociology & Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

21 Sep 2017

Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles

Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world.