Mark Travers
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How Psychological Research Can Help Explain Elon Musk’s Leadership Style
A leader’s character is often revealed by the decisions they make in a crisis. → Read More
A Psychologist Tells You How To Ace A Simple But Essential Mental Health Practice: Getting To Bed On Time
Is your me time always past your bedtime? The problem may be deeper than you think. → Read More
A Psychologist Offers 3 Clues On How Long It May Take To Get Over Your Ex
Ending a relationship is always difficult but there is light at the end of the tunnel. It may be closer than you think. → Read More
A Psychologist Breaks Down New Anxiety Screening Guidelines For Parents
Here's what parents need to know. → Read More
Psychedelics May Be Your Ticket To Self-Actualization, Says New Research
Psychedelic substances may take us places that standard treatment hasn’t yet. → Read More
New Psychological Research Says Paranormal Experiences Are The Norm, Not The Exception
Paranormal experiences could make more sense when viewed through the lens of Haunted People Syndrome. → Read More
New Research Explores The Connection Between Sleep Problems And Too Much Exercise
Can too much exercise cause insomnia? → Read More
Risk Aversion And Uncertainty Tolerance Can Explain Covid-19 Fear Levels, According To A New Study
Risk assessments of Covid-19 have more to do with the way we assess risk in general than with specific characteristics of the disease. → Read More
Pro-Environmental Attitudes Are Viewed As ‘Sexy’ By Women And Men, Finds A New Study
Evolutionary psychologists explain the allure of eco-friendliness. → Read More
How Big Is The Covid-19 Fear Gap Between Men And Women? New Research Has An Answer
A new study suggests that men and women worry about Covid-19 for different reasons. → Read More
Compatibility Before Photos? A New Dating App Takes A Personality-First Approach To Online Dating
Birdy, a dating and relationship app, offers a new take on online dating. → Read More
COVID-19 Poses A Major Quandary For The Field Of Moral Psychology
Conservatives should be more worried about COVID-19 than liberals. Why aren't they? → Read More
People In Western Cultures Are More Likely To Endorse Decisions To Sacrifice One To Save Many
Western nations, led by France, appear to exhibit a "deeper" level of moral reasoning. → Read More
37% Of Jobs Can Be Done From Home, According To A New Economic Analysis
To understand the economic impact of social distancing, we first need to know how many jobs can be performed from home. → Read More
Extroverts Are More Likely To Be Romantically Satisfied — That Is, Unless You Are A Woman
New research explores the relationship between personality and life outcomes for men and women. → Read More
Psychology Research Explains Panic Over Coronavirus
Right now, fear of the coronavirus outbreak is out of proportion to the danger. Here's some advice on calming yourself down while still being prudent. → Read More
How Valuable Are Endorsements In Politics? 3 Lessons From Political Psychology
Endorsements act as a “mental shortcut” to help voters make sense of a candidate’s policies and positions. → Read More
Narcissistic Leaders Prefer, And Create, Less Collaborative Company Cultures
New research addresses the organizational consequences of narcissistic leadership. → Read More
For Entrepreneurs, 45 Is The New 25
A new study finds that the optimal age of an entrepreneur is older than commonly thought. → Read More
Stanford Psychologists Entice Students To Eat More Veggies
A new study finds that taste-focused labeling can increase vegetable consumption by up to 39%. → Read More