New study finds women have more sensitive hearing than men, regardless of age or environment
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-women-have-more-sensitive-hearing-than-men-regardless-of-age-or-environment/
https://redd.it/1jmxpgq
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These are the biggest concerns facing teen boys and girls | CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/health/teen-gender-data-wellness
https://redd.it/1jlyslf
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PET Imaging Confirms Direct Involvement of Dopamine in Cognitive Flexibility
https://snmmi.org/Web/News/Articles/PET-Imaging-Confirms-Direct-Involvement-of-Dopamine-in-Cognitive-Flexibility
https://redd.it/1jm20ta
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The Silent Erosion of Our Critical Thinking Skills
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/202503/the-silent-erosion-of-our-critical-thinking-skills?amp
https://redd.it/1jlyi8s
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A new study has found that a kid who has suffered a concussion – even a mild one – is 15% less likely to go on to higher education in adulthood. It highlights the long-term impact of traumatic brain injury on learning, regardless of severity.
https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-education/
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Study finds intelligence and education predict disbelief in astrology. Spirituality, religious beliefs, or political orientation played surprisingly minor roles in astrological belief. Nearly 30% of Americans believe astrology is scientific, and horoscope apps continue to attract millions of users.
https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-intelligence-and-education-predict-disbelief-in-astrology/
https://redd.it/1jivldm
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Believing you’re working with a machine lowers your confidence — even if you’re right | Moreover, confidence dropped when people believed they were interacting with a machine instead of another person, even when both “partners” performed identically.
https://www.psypost.org/believing-youre-working-with-a-machine-lowers-your-confidence-even-if-youre-right/#google_vignette
https://redd.it/1jiozim
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Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success | Notably, men and women valued these traits in nearly identical ways, challenging long-held beliefs about gender differences in mate preferences.
https://www.psypost.org/physical-attractiveness-far-outweighs-other-traits-in-online-dating-success/
https://redd.it/1jin43r
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High Levels of Oxytocin May Increase Sexual Drive in Some Men to the Point of Sex Addiction
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/high-levels-of-oxytocin-increase-sexual-drive-in-some-men-to-the-point-of-sex-addiction/
https://redd.it/1jij6ps
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Pornography-induced arousal predicts declines in relationship satisfaction and stability, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/pornography-induced-arousal-predicts-declines-in-relationship-satisfaction-and-stability-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1jhzx5u
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Feeling forgiven by God can reduce the likelihood of apologizing, study finds. Divine forgiveness can actually make people less likely to apologize by satisfying their internal need for resolution. The findings were consistent across Christian, Jewish, and Muslim participants.
https://www.psypost.org/feeling-forgiven-by-god-can-reduce-the-likelihood-of-apologizing-psychology-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1jhximo
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Traffic Noise Increases Stress and Anxiety, and Reduces the Stress Relief of Nature Sounds
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/traffic-noise-increases-stress-and-anxiety-and-reduces-the-calming-effects-of-nature-sounds-study-shows/
https://redd.it/1jhrx1b
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People with psychopathic traits feel less pain—and assume others do too. Individuals with heightened psychopathic traits exhibited reduced sensitivity to pain caused by electrical stimulation and tended to underestimate the amount of pain others experience.
https://www.psypost.org/people-with-psychopathic-traits-feel-less-pain-and-assume-others-do-too/
https://redd.it/1jhk387
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Study identify 2 key neurotransmitters at different phases of sex. In male mouse brains, acetylcholine is released up to insertion of penis into vagina. Dopamine and acetylcholine then oscillated in brain with mouse’s thrusting motions. On ejaculation, dopamine release slowed before rising quickly.
https://www.popsci.com/science/mouse-sex-dopamine-receptors-neurotransmitters/
https://redd.it/1jhdo6m
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People with psychopathic traits feel less pain—and assume others do too | In turn, those who were less sensitive to their own pain of this kind tended to underestimate the amount of pain others experience.
https://www.psypost.org/people-with-psychopathic-traits-feel-less-pain-and-assume-others-do-too/
https://redd.it/1jh9pwm
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Narcissists have an inflated sense of self-importance and a strong need for admiration. A new study found that narcissists show increased physiological arousal with heightened skin conductance when talking about themselves, especially when describing experiences of being admired by others.
https://www.psypost.org/narcissists-show-heightened-physiological-arousal-when-talking-about-themselves/
https://redd.it/1jl2lgl
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Researchers found that, contrary to popular belief, reduced exposure to male hormones during early development in males might actually be linked to traits often associated with autism, such as heightened sensory sensitivity and specific talents.
https://www.psypost.org/reduced-male-hormone-exposure-may-be-linked-to-autism-like-traits-in-males-study-suggests/
https://redd.it/1jltgl6
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Exposure to Media Violence and Emotional Desensitization
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-crime-and-justice-doctor/201905/exposure-media-violence-and-emotional-desensitization
https://redd.it/1jmh82v
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Twin study uncovers heritable roots of moral thinking
https://www.psypost.org/twin-study-uncovers-heritable-roots-of-moral-thinking/
https://redd.it/1jm6pm0
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Prioritizing Pedophile Rehabilitation Over Victim Recovery
https://www.scsaorg.org/pedophile_rehabilitation
https://redd.it/1jiw5ne
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It is estimated that up to half a million children in the U.S. may experience educator sexual abuse. Coaches and gym teachers were found to be the perpetrators of educator sexual abuse in one third of the cases. All (100%) cases of educator sexual abuse involved child sexual grooming.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/protecting-children-from-sexual-abuse/202503/how-can-child-sexual-abuse-in-schools-be-stopped
https://redd.it/1jip1u4
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Adult ADHD and Perfectionism: Higher overall ADHD symptom scores (including inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptom scores separately) were associated with higher levels of perfectionism. The results showed that even having low standards results in harsh self-views when falling short.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/rethinking-adult-adhd/202503/adult-adhd-and-perfectionism
https://redd.it/1jinmul
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By end of 6 week trial, both microdose LSD (20 micrograms) and placebo groups showed significant reductions in ADHD symptoms. Those who believed they took LSD reported greater symptom improvement, regardless of what they actually received. This suggests expectations may have played a large role.
https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-microdosing-lsd-is-not-effective-in-reducing-adhd-symptoms/
https://redd.it/1ji5yta
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Spending time on social media, whether you are simply scrolling through posts or actively engaging with others, may contribute to increased feelings of loneliness over time. Online interactions may not adequately replace the social fulfillment gained from face-to-face relationships.
https://www.psypost.org/social-media-may-be-trapping-us-in-a-cycle-of-loneliness-new-study-suggests/
https://redd.it/1jhxptb
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Shared genes explain why ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often occur together, study finds. This shared genetic basis helps explain why children with ADHD are more prone to experience difficulties in reading, spelling, and mathematics.
https://www.psypost.org/shared-genes-explain-why-adhd-dyslexia-and-dyscalculia-often-occur-together-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1jhvx00
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Parents’ insecure attachment styles linked to harsh discipline of children. Parents who feel insecure in their romantic relationships—either because they fear abandonment or prefer emotional distance—are more likely to use harsh discipline.
https://www.psypost.org/parents-insecure-attachment-styles-linked-to-harsh-discipline-of-children/
https://redd.it/1jhk46l
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[NY Times Magazine, The Interview] Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson Thinks Compassion for Our Parents Can Be a Trap
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/magazine/lindsay-gibson-interview.html
https://redd.it/1jhgpek
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Narcissists feel left out more often—but are they misreading the room?
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250220/Narcissists-feel-left-out-more-oftene28094but-are-they-misreading-the-room.aspx
https://redd.it/1jhakp3
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Transgender people prescribed gender affirming hormones are at significantly lower risk of depression, a new study shows. The researchers suggest that this happens because of the physiological changes caused by hormones, as well as reductions in gender dysphoria leading to better social functioning.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/hormones-help-trans-people-with-depression
https://redd.it/1jdumla
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