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‘National narcissism’ contributes to spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories
‘National narcissism’ contributes to spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories
The spread of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 is ongoing and increasingly harmful to public health. Now, psychologists suggest that a…
Yvonne Phan
Dec 18, 2021
America’s Friendship Crisis Explained — Is COVID to Blame?
America’s Friendship Crisis Explained — Is COVID to Blame?
A new study has found that Americans today have fewer friends than previous generations and are unhappy with the size of their friend…
Katherine Chang
Sep 12, 2021
Applying Psychological Concepts to Online Dating and Long-Distance Relationships
Applying Psychological Concepts to Online Dating and Long-Distance Relationships
Online couples can overcome physical distances thanks to a new era of computer-mediated communication.
Phoebe Pham
Aug 2, 2021
The “Baby Bust” Explained by Evolutionary Psychology
The “Baby Bust” Explained by Evolutionary Psychology
The U.S. birth rate in 2020 hit a record low, despite some speculation that COVID stay at home orders might give rise to a “baby boom”.
Yvonne Phan
Jun 14, 2021
The Quick Fix: A Book Talk with Jesse Singal and Paul Bloom
The Quick Fix: A Book Talk with Jesse Singal and Paul Bloom
Journalist Jesse Singal and Yale Psychologist Paul Bloom discussed Singal’s new book, The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can’t Cure our…
Yvonne Phan
Jun 14, 2021
“Media Diets” Influence Mental Health During COVID
“Media Diets” Influence Mental Health During COVID
Opinion-based media channels are found to be linked to poorer mental health
Yvonne Phan
May 5, 2021
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