Understanding the role of pareidolia in early human cave art
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art.
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art.
Archaeology
Sep 21, 2023
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Consumers are not always predictable when it comes to choosing products online—a concept that lies at the core of Cornell's latest research in consumer psychology.
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2023
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People have fairly consistent preferences when it comes to judging the beauty of things in the real world—it's well known, for example, that humans prefer symmetrical faces. But our feelings about art may be more personal, ...
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2023
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In a new study conducted by Prof. Raanan Sulitzeanu-Kenan from Hebrew University and Dr. Taher Abofol and Prof. Ido Erev from the Technion, evidence has emerged regarding the profound influence of group conformity on task ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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Australian teens need adults to help them recognize red flags for potentially abusive relationships.
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2023
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Australia's employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economics & Business
Sep 8, 2023
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Are you spending more and more time at work doing paperwork and filling in forms rather than the thing you were trained and hired for? Does this busy work often seem to resist rational purpose or questioning? Does it kill ...
Economics & Business
Sep 7, 2023
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There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into—everything from committed monogamous relationships to a one-night stand. But friends with benefits (FWB) situations are often still seen as controversial, perhaps ...
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2023
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Breaking up, making up, or waking up to the fact that your partner is thinking about leaving you have long been grist for songwriters, but the ups and downs of romantic relationships have also fueled psychology research.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2023
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Just watched a rom-com on Netflix? Well, now there are "top picks" just like it in your queue, thanks to the streaming service's matching system.
Social Sciences
Aug 21, 2023
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