23+ hour, 40+ min ago   (340+ words) Theoretical models suggest that narcissistic individuals use different strategies to navigate social situations. Grandiose narcissism is often linked to overt, status-seeking behaviors like extraversion and social charm. In contrast, vulnerable narcissism is associated with more covert attempts to gain inclusion,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (962+ words) A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap PsyPost A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (420+ words) Buhl and her colleagues focused on New Zealand. Over the past decade and a half, the country has achieved high levels of gender equality, including reaching gender parity in its parliament. The researchers wanted to see if this measurable increase…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (891+ words) Scientists and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the modern digital landscape. Smartphones operate as gateways into algorithmically curated digital environments. These algorithms are designed by artificial intelligence (AI) programs to maximize user engagement, often by presenting content that keeps…...

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5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (921+ words) Previous studies have generally found that romantic nostalgia strengthens current relationships. Recalling happy memories with a present partner typically increases emotional connection. The effects of ex-partner nostalgia are less predictable. Some evidence suggests that longing for an ex harms current…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (189+ words) Emotionally charged AI-generated images may encourage social media users to respond before they critically assess whether the images are real, according to a study published in Computers in Human Behavior. AI-generated images can now be produced quickly and cheaply, making…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (583+ words) People who have previously used their imagination to harm others or who possess highly narcissistic traits tend to generate more original and malicious ideas for revenge. These findings indicate that past actions and personality shape how individuals apply their problem-solving…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (793+ words) Alcohol is frequently consumed in social settings, prompting scientists to explore how it might alter these empathic abilities. Prior research has yielded mixed results, leading researchers to wonder if the type of beverage matters. For example, a 2018 study found that…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (767+ words) Researchers Tianxin Shu and Delong Zhang from South China Normal University, along with their colleagues, designed an experiment to explore this phenomenon. They aimed to see if artificial neural units would naturally respond to varying degrees of facial beauty. The…...