A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where ...

From the hidden influence of gut bacteria on social anxiety to the surprising linguistic agility of older adults, researchers ...

The Observer has compiled a list of 2025 guides, tutorials, and manuals designed to support psychological scientists as they expand their toolboxes of research practices and methods.

Until now, studies have shown that doubting one’s own decisions when unsure about pursuing a long-term goal, such as New Year ...

In the years before Ted Kaczynski's name became synonymous with his title as the "Unabomber," he was tapped for an intense psychological experiment that has left experts with questions regarding its ...

Some scientists are hesitant to submit nonsignificant results to journals, citing reputation as a major factor.

A pair of studies published in 'Nature' and 'Science' both point to the perils of chatbots. Readers are advised to use new ...

This program was updated from an MA in General Psychology to an MS in Psychological Research in Fall 2024. Students in the Psychological Research program can create individual programs in conjunction ...

Shame and silence can deepen distress when the experience isn’t named or integrated.

The topic of work has long been the subject of academic study. Indeed, from their beginnings in the 18th and 19th centuries, the disciplines of economics and sociology accorded labor, production, and ...