Psychology

We trust shameful people more

If you blush easily, you don't have to worry. People who feel embarrassed in certain "compromised" situations are also more trustworthy and more generous, according to a new study from the University of California (USA).

Why Do Kind Employees Earn Less?

As shown in a recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, pleasant workers earn significantly lower wages than less pleasant workers. The gap is especially wide for men.

Why does power corrupt?

A new study by three American universities shows that low-status people in positions of power tend to demean others. The results of the investigation would explain why office workers may appear rude or even why guards at Abu Ghraib prison humiliated and tortured prisoners in Iraq.

Do we prefer money or happiness?

If you were given the choice between a well-paid job with a number of working hours that allows you to enjoy your free time or a high-paying job that only leaves you six hours to sleep, what would you choose? A study by Cornell University (USA) reveals that most people opt for the second option, despite giving up their own happiness.

SpongeBob could cause attention deficit in children

An American investigation has set off alarms regarding one of the most famous drawings among children: SpongeBob SquarePants. According to this study, the frenzied yellow cartoon could cause attention and learning problems in children under the age of four. From the television channel that broadcasts it in the United States, they have explained that these drawings are aimed at children between 6 and 11 years of age.

Wearing red makes us more attractive

According to a 2008 study by psychologists at the University of Rochester (USA), the color red makes men more unconsciously attracted to women. Another study conducted two years later reveals that wearing red also makes men more desirable.

Why read books makes us feel good?

According to a study by the University of Buffalo recently published in the journal 'Psychological Science', when we read a book, psychologically we feel part of the community that stars in the story, for example the group of magicians in the case of the saga of Harry Potter.

Do sex hormones rule when choosing your profession?

Teacher? Pilot? Doctor? Physical? Engineer? Social worker? Journalist? Sex hormones determine the professions we choose to pursue, according to a study carried out by psychologists from Penn State University (USA) published in 'Hormones and Behavior'.

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