158 news posts in Psychology

Psychology

13 Aug 2018

Training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering

As little as two weeks of compassion meditation training may reduce the distress a person feels when witnessing another’s suffering: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

31 Jul 2018

Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think

A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein’s body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

18 Jul 2018

Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct

Frequently being the target of workplace aggression not only affects the victim’s health but can also cause them to behave badly towards others: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

12 Jun 2018

Sports teams playing for survival in critical games are more likely to lose

The first study using data from real games shows teams are more likely to lose when losing means elimination: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

11 Jun 2018

Football coaches: an untapped resource in assessing and developing player psychology

Researchers give practical tips to help football coaches reliably assess player characteristics important for performance: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

28 May 2018

Virtual avatar-to-avatar interviews may improve eyewitness testimony

Interviews in virtual reality may increase the accuracy and amount of recalled information: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

17 May 2018

Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence

While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

15 May 2018

The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

The gruesome new field of neuro-parasitology could provide insights into the neurological basis for behavior and decision-making: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

02 May 2018

Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls

Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

17 Apr 2018

Award for article on understanding and promoting mental health in athletes

Research on the application of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to sport, published by Dr Martin Turner in Frontiers in Psychology, has won the 2018 Albert Ellis Award for Research

Psychology

14 Mar 2018

We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction

New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

12 Mar 2018

Challenges of food allergies connected to personality traits for first time

Openness, but not neuroticism, associated with more issues in managing food allergy: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

01 Mar 2018

Perceptions of old age change as we age

The largest-ever study of age perceptions finds skewed views of aging — particularly among young adults: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

01 Mar 2018

Color of judo uniform has no effect on winning

Study finds significant win bias for first called judo athlete, regardless of the color of their outfit: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

28 Feb 2018

Phishing success linked to incentives and sticking to an effective strategy

Research on attacker motives — a crucial aspect of phishing — identifies effective strategies and the role of early and high rewards: Frontiers in Psychology