PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Why AI Can’t Be Creative (Yet)
Last night, I suddenly got an idea. I opened up Claude, the overly-friendly neighborhood AI bot, and asked it: “Hey buddy ...
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PsychologyJul 23, 2026
No matter your age, you can always enjoy a rave | Letters
Brian F Nattrass went to a festival to celebrate his 80th birthday, started dancing and suddenly felt ageless. Plus a letter from John ParryThanks for an inspiring and timely article (The rave secret: why middle-aged…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says people who inflict pain on themselves in anger aren't seeking attention: What this behavior may mean and the psychology behind it
Psychology says people who inflict pain on themselves in anger aren't always trying to gain attention. Psychology explains that this behavior can be linked to emotional distress, difficulty managing ...
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Anger and Depression: Addressing the Links Between Them
Depression is often linked to hidden anger, guilt, and sensitivity to rejection. Understanding these patterns can help break the cycle of depression.
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says the first person you text during "good news" says a lot about you
Psychology explains why the first person you text after receiving good news may reveal your strongest emotional bond and closest relationship.
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says people who swear a lot may have more going on than just a foul mouth
Psychology says people who swear frequently may be using strong language to express their emotions, manage stress, fit into their social environment, or communicate in a way that feels natural and ...
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says people who make fun of others aren't just mean, they may be revealing a lot about themselves
While playful teasing among trusted friends can build closeness, repeated ridicule often reflects unhealthy communication patterns and can negatively affect the person being targeted.
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Psychology says people who constantly crack jokes may be hiding more than you think, here's why
Psychology suggests people who constantly crack jokes may be easing emotional tension, coping with stress or hiding discomfort while helping others feel more at ease.
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Childhood trauma, specifically emotional abuse, is associated with psychiatric symptom severity in drug‑naïve first‑episode patients with schizophrenia
Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a highly heterogeneous disorder. Childhood trauma (CT) is a well‑established risk factor, although the contribution of specific CT dimensions remains incompletely understood. This study…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
When AI enables and undermines: dual mechanisms linking AI usage to task performance
While AI usage is increasingly embedded in employees’ core work tasks, its implications for task performance remain inconsistent in the literature. Drawing on self-determination theory and regulatory focus theory, this…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Work family conflict, marital quality and fertility intention in a sample of employed Iranian women
To examine the direct and indirect pathways among work–family conflict, marital quality, generalized anxiety disorder, and fertility intention among employed Iranian women with one child, using structural equation…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Gender predicts Tai Chi motivational profiles and participation among college students
Physical inactivity remains a pressing public health challenge among college students. Tai Chi is an accessible low-intensity exercise for campus settings, but research on its motivational drivers remains limited. Most…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Evaluating conditioned place preference in calves 0 and 20 days after hot-iron disbudding
Hot-iron disbudding, a routine procedure that prevents horn bud growth through cauterization, is painful for calves. The resulting burns remain sensitive to touch for weeks, but it is unclear whether calves experience…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Distinct affective and impulsivity-related profiles are associated with facets of state boredom in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Boredom is an aversive human experience, driving individuals to change their current action in order to acquire new information from their environment and engage in meaningful activity. While boredom under healthy…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Promoting help-seeking using e-technology for adolescents with mental health problems: Results from a RCT within the ProHEAD Consortium
Mental health problems (MHP) are common in adolescents. Help-seeking behavior (HSB) in this age group is low. An online intervention promoting HSB in adolescents with MHP (ProHEAD-Online) was evaluated in a randomized…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
A correlational study on the factors influencing burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among emergency department nurses in the hail region of Saudi Arabia
Emergency department nurses play a critical role in providing quality care to patients, and gauging the degree of their burnout and its root causes holds significant importance. This study investigated the demographics…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Generative AI mental health chatbots: a scoping review of intervention design and user experience
Generative AI (GenAI) mental health chatbots offer scalable, on-demand support with the potential to address persistent gaps in mental healthcare access. Yet evidence on how these interventions are designed and how users…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Designing social media to promote productive political dialogue
Social media are frequently blamed for exacerbating ideological divides. We evaluate whether it is possible to design a social media platform that instead promotes productive, open-minded dialogue among users. We…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Learning proximal cyclic sighing buffers anxiety across learning moments and boredom across days
Emotions during language learning fluctuate rapidly, but intervention studies often miss when change occurs. In a two-arm randomized ecological momentary trial, 84 university foreign-language learners completed a 20-day…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Behavioral adaptation to noise is independent of age and cognitive inhibitory control
Behavioral adaptation to noise helps mammals maintain perceptual acuity in challenging acoustic environments by dynamically adjusting to background sound, thereby enhancing speech recognition. Many older adults report…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Curious behaviors in times of uncertainty: dynamics of student question-posing in online educational discussion
Curiosity is linked to uncertainty and is a powerful driver of human functioning, yet little is known about how it manifests collectively in naturalistic social settings across multiple timescales. To address this gap…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Exploring the roles of growth mindset, self-compassion, job crafting, and resilience among university-level ELT teachers
The existing literature indicates an increasing interest in the emotions of teachers within the context of second language (L2) acquisition. However, it is important to note that there remains a considerable gap…
PsychologyJul 23, 2026
Anxiety emotional reactivity social camouflaging and burnout mediate the relationship between autistic traits and mental well-being in medical students
Mental health problems among medical students represent a major global concern. This study examined the statistical mediating associations of anxiety, emotional reactivity, social camouflaging, and burnout in the…
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Psychology explains how people with small imperfections may seem more attractive and why being 'too perfect' may actually work against you
Psychology suggests minor flaws make capable individuals more relatable and likable. Small imperfections can increase approachability and make people seem more authentic. Distinctive features help ...
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
The Emotions That Make You Look More Attractive (M)
The way we respond to others’ emotions can influence how we are perceived physically.
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
We must reject any notion of AI consciousness | Letters
Artificial intelligence systems won’t become conscious for the same reason they won’t become pregnant, says Dr John PickeringAnil Seth is right to point out that to overestimate artificial intelligence is to…
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Psychology says people who don't like to take a bath every day aren't lazy: What this behavior may actually mean according to psychology
Psychology says people who don't like to take a bath every day aren't always avoiding hygiene or responsibility. Human behavior is influenced by personal habits, culture, climate, skin health, ...
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
People who hide their anger often repeat these 6 innocent-sounding phrases: Psychology reveals why
Not everyone slams doors, raises their voice or starts an argument when they're angry. In fact, psychology suggests that many ...
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Psychology reveals why some people happily choose a 10-hour train journey over a two-hour flight
Many travellers prefer train journeys for their enjoyable experiences. Psychology suggests choice and independence enhance engagement during rail travel. Control and predictability reduce stress, ...
PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Psychology says people who rarely compliment others don’t always have bad intentions, they may be struggling with more than you realize
While some individuals naturally express appreciation through words, others show it through actions or struggle to communicate positive emotions. Like any communication skill, expressing appreciation ...