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The twins were separated at age two, and upon reuniting in 2018, researchers found one had an IQ score 16 points lower than the other.

Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?

Ever wonder what the most effective flirting technique would be for you? A study published in Evolutionary Psychology suggests that they may differ between men and women but laughing at someone else’s jokes is an effective technique for both genders. ...

Andrew Devendorf’s profile on The Conversation

Narcissists' ability to dominate workplace politics can help get them noticed and promoted to leadership roles, says psychotherapist Amy Morin.

The more efficient our lives get, the lazier we are about making and keeping friends.

There is a popular opinion that people who are involved in politics are amoral or liars. In contrast to that, many people feel that it is a moral duty to vote and involve oneself in activism. Does this mean that people who embody dark personality traits are more or less likely to be politically active? Past research on this has been mixed, but a study published in Personality and Individual Differences seeks to explain some of the nuances of this matter. ...

"I wouldnt even expect this from someone that hates me... This is such an unnecessarily offensive text," said one commenter.

Perfectionism adds to whirlpool of damaging psychological intricacies compounded by the online world

Despite research demonstrating positive outcomes of conscious death reflection, very little research directly examines a core proposition of existential psychologists—that death reflection provides an opportunity for more authentic living. The current study compared individuals chronically exposed to genuine mortality cues (funeral/cemetery workers, n = 107) to a matched control sample (n = 121) on autonomous motivation. It also assessed the moderating role of six constructs implicated in grow...