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Reporting research on human behavior and cognition. #PsychSciSky #Psychology #SciComm
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 5h
New study uncovers key psychological link between childhood experiences and adult grit
New study uncovers key psychological link between childhood experiences and adult grit
New research published in Psychological Reports has identified a key connection between childhood experiences and adult perseverance. The study found that a person's ability to manage emotions entirely accounts for the association between their upbringing and their grit.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 7h
Secure friendships may protect single men from shame and depression linked to porn use
Secure friendships may protect single men from shame and depression linked to porn use
Findings from a new study indicate that morally conflicted pornography use among single men is associated with greater sexual shame and depressive symptoms. Supportive friendships seem to reduce the strength of these associations.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 8h
Researchers studied psychopathy and mind-reading ability. One result was particularly surprising.
Researchers studied psychopathy and mind-reading ability. One result was particularly surprising.
How well can people with psychopathic traits understand what others are thinking or feeling? A recent study examined this question using a film-based test—and found that one trait, in particular, was linked to stronger performance.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 9h
Scientists discover our bodies react differently to AI-generated music
Scientists discover our bodies react differently to AI-generated music
A new study sought to determine if AI-generated music is as effective as human compositions when paired with video. While the emotional experience felt surprisingly similar, researchers discovered curious physiological signals suggesting our brains process the two very differently.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 10h
Frequent laughter linked to lower risk of depression in older adults
Frequent laughter linked to lower risk of depression in older adults
New research indicates that older adults who laugh often face lower odds of developing depression. The results suggest a potential relationship between spontaneous laughter and emotional resilience in later years.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 11h
The nocebo effect, not gluten, may trigger symptoms for many with IBS
The nocebo effect, not gluten, may trigger symptoms for many with IBS
For many IBS patients, gluten may not be the real culprit behind their symptoms. A new study found a gluten-free sham caused symptom flare-ups at nearly the same rate as challenges with actual wheat and gluten.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 12h
Scientists identify neural pathway underlying contagious aggression
Scientists identify neural pathway underlying contagious aggression
A new study published in JNeurosci suggests that aggression can spread socially among mice through brain activity in the medial amygdala. Witnessing familiar peers act aggressively increased later aggression, pointing to a neural pathway involved in socially learned violence.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 13h
Conscious breathing appears to synchronize brain and body activity
Conscious breathing appears to synchronize brain and body activity
New research in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience suggests that slow, controlled breathing strengthens communication between the brain and body. This frequency-based synchronization may enhance self-regulation.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Elon Musk’s political persona linked to waning interest in Teslas among liberals
Elon Musk’s political persona linked to waning interest in Teslas among liberals
New research finds liberals’ intentions to buy a Tesla are declining, an effect tied to perceptions of Elon Musk. Meanwhile, conservatives’ already low interest in the brand has not increased, according to the study.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Prenatal exposure to common “forever chemicals” linked to changes in children’s brain structure
Prenatal exposure to common “forever chemicals” linked to changes in children’s brain structure
A study in The Lancet Planetary Health reports that prenatal exposure to common industrial chemicals, known as PFAS, is associated with specific alterations in children's brain structure and function years later.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Long-term ayahuasca use linked to distinct emotional brain activity and higher resilience
Long-term ayahuasca use linked to distinct emotional brain activity and higher resilience
People who regularly use ayahuasca in ceremonial settings may develop more resilient psychological traits and altered emotional brain activity, according to new research exploring how long-term use of this psychedelic affects the mind and brain.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Negativity drives engagement on political TikTok
Negativity drives engagement on political TikTok
TikTok users are more likely to interact with political videos that target out-groups, express negative emotion, or call for action. Engagement patterns differ by political leaning, but conflict-driven and emotionally charged content consistently performs better across the ideological spectrum.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Lower IQ in youth predicts higher alcoholism risk in adulthood
Lower IQ in youth predicts higher alcoholism risk in adulthood
A large study published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that lower IQ scores at age 18 are linked to increased risk of alcohol use disorder. Genetic factors and societal conditions both appear to influence how this risk develops over time.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 1d
Cannabidiol may ease Alzheimer’s-related brain inflammation and improve cognition
Cannabidiol may ease Alzheimer’s-related brain inflammation and improve cognition
Inhaled CBD reduced inflammation and improved cognition in mice with Alzheimer’s, according to a study in eNeuro, pointing to a promising immune-based approach for treating the disease beyond traditional amyloid-focused therapies.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
This happens in your brain when you change your mind, according to neuroscience
This happens in your brain when you change your mind, according to neuroscience
Scientists can predict if you will change your mind by reading brain activity—even before you make an initial choice. This process of self-evaluation, or "metacognition," begins earlier than previously thought.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
Vegetarians tend to value achievement and power more than meat-eaters, study finds
Vegetarians tend to value achievement and power more than meat-eaters, study finds
New research in PLOS One suggests vegetarians prioritize values of independence and personal achievement. Their dietary choice may be an expression of individuality, placing less importance on tradition and conformity than non-vegetarians do.
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Fabian Guy Neuner @fabianneuner.bsky.social · 5d
Nice + accessible overview of my @jepsjournal.bsky.social paper on validating populism treatments, showing that some “thin” populism treatments also affect perceptions of host ideology. Also makes broader point about validating conjoint treatments #Openaccess paper: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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koenfucius @koenfucius.bsky.social · 2d
Researchers have developed a new chemogenetic tool that can remedy mitochondrial dysfunction in the brain, and reverse memory loss in mice with early-stage dementia-related impairments:

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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
Common viruses may directly affect mental health risk
Common viruses may directly affect mental health risk
New research using genetic data has uncovered causal links between common viral infections and several psychiatric disorders. The study suggests certain viruses directly raise or lower the risk for conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness
Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness
A recent study suggests that visiting natural spaces can enhance daily happiness. Whether walking through a park or by a river, people reported better moods on days spent in nature, including those with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
What your reasons for having sex might say about your emotional life
What your reasons for having sex might say about your emotional life
Why do people have sex? Beyond attraction or love, the reasons can be surprisingly complex. A new study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy explores how emotional patterns and relationship dynamics relate to sexual motivation in adults.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
Cannabis compound THC disrupts communication between brain networks
Cannabis compound THC disrupts communication between brain networks
Researchers have found that a moderate dose of THC lowers connectivity between key brain networks in young adults. These changes, seen on brain scans, could help explain how cannabis use affects mood, attention, and perception during intoxication.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 2d
Cyberdelics: Virtual reality can replicate cognitive effects of psychedelics, new study finds
Cyberdelics: Virtual reality can replicate cognitive effects of psychedelics, new study finds
New research in Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience shows that virtual reality can induce psychedelic-like cognitive benefits. By simulating visual hallucinations, the technology was able to improve participants’ creative thinking and problem-solving abilities without any chemical compounds.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 3d
Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms
Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms
According to new findings, women with ADHD face a delayed diagnosis and more severe outcomes compared to men. They report greater disability and higher levels of anxiety and depression by the time they are diagnosed.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 3d
New study finds no evidence linking antidepressant use to mass shootings
New study finds no evidence linking antidepressant use to mass shootings
A large-scale analysis of U.S. mass shootings finds little support for claims that antidepressants cause violent behavior, suggesting most perpetrators were not taking psychiatric medication at the time of their attacks.
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